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Incipio SILICRYLIC mini-review (T-Mobile US exclusive color)

Incipio SILICRYLIC in blue exclusively for T-Mobile USA.
The case is very, very nice. The soft material is very comfortable and a joy to grip. The plastic is also a great "soft" feeling material. I've jumped through 4 premium cases so far and this is by far the best one for what I want in a case. The only thing that stopped me from buying this in the 1st place, was the colors available on the Incipio site. The color of this one is more of a metallic teal than the blue that it looks in the pictures. I'd rather have the blue, but the teal is very attractive in person.
The case is $30 at T-Mobile (I snagged it for like $23). I would've payed the $30 though no problem. Cause I feel the case is way better than some that are priced higher.
The main thing about this case - It's easy to take off so I can swap batteries. This is a must for me as I've tried it with the speck case, the body glove dimensions and the case-mate barely there and this is by far the easiest to take off.
When it comes to protection, this is number 1 from the ones I've tried. And that includes the speck candy shell. The reason this beats the speck? Cause you seriously run a risk of cracking the gs3 screen while trying to remove it from the speck. And there should be no reason that a case, can make you risk breaking your phone while trying to do a simple task like removing it.
Some say "use a tool to remove the speck". Nah, I'll pass. If the 10 tools that I use daily for other jobs (fingers), can't remove the case, then the case is a p.o.s.
If the phone falls in this case, it has just as much of a survival rate as that of the candy shell, if not more... I have dropped phones from waist high with a Incipio feather on it and it didn't have a mark on it (gs2). I'm pretty sure that this case can do better. The candy shell, though it has a hard and soft material, is a lot less shock absorbing than this. The reason is the specks "soft material", isn't nearly as soft as this Incipio case. And for that reason alone, I feel there's a risk of less shock absorption with it than this case.. Drop a rock and a sponge and tell me which one does better...
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How is the sides? Does the rubber lift up while handling it. Seems like it might with not much support along the sides. Also how are the button presses? Still crisp and "clicky" if you will?
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silver04v said:
How is the sides? Does the rubber lift up while handling it. Seems like it might with not much support along the sides. Also how are the button presses? Still crisp and "clicky" if you will?
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Nah, it doesn't really "lift up". Of course where the volume buttons are it's a little "looser" than the rest. But it has less support. It's not a problem as it only "lifts up" when you try to make it "lift up".

I too have the Incipio "silicrylic" for my galaxy s3. Ebay order, about $25 IIRC. I went with the standard black and was pleased as well.
Echo the comments on the "soft" feeling texture of the case. It is a snug fit, but nothing that would damage the phone going on/off. Rubber comes up and around the sides for a ridge on the face (clear in your pics) I'd take some pics of mine but black is black lol...
All around a great case. I have this case and the vented Samsung (the one with the coin kickstand thing). I use this case daily.
The two layer approach, rubber + the shell really seems effective.
Oh, and fit around the buttons is excellent imho. I don't feel it takes any more effort or is any difficult at all with the rubber case over the buttons.
The screen protector they give you with it isn't that great though (imho). I've tried both ZAGG and Skinomi, plus the one that came with the Incipio. So far, I like Skinomi the best, but I ordered the ZAGG replacement because the store guy goofed the install...
Anyway man great review, I feel ya on giving it high marks. I like that case as well. Not a bad pick up for $25. :laugh:
Biggest downside is you're covering up a fine looking phone!

how you get it for 23?

He might have use the coupon before it expired.
OP, does the plastic have a quality finish around the edges? Can you get a close up?
Thanks.

chrischoi said:
He might have use the coupon before it expired.
OP, does the plastic have a quality finish around the edges? Can you get a close up?
Thanks.
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What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.

The_Biz said:
What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.
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"SUM2012" got me a 20% discount on the Incipio site.
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What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.
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There was a 30% coupon that expired on 6/30. You can't stack it with the 25% employee discount. Some did stack with the buy 2 get one free. No longer valid though.
Are the edges rounded and have a nice finish? I had it for my Amaze and the case was haggard. Sharp edges and they didn't have much attention to detail.
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Yea, nah, I didn't use them but wish I would've known about those before they expired.
The edges are not jagged or anything. The whole case is smooth

These are cheaper on Amazon though than they are with the 20% off from Incipio.

Could I get a top shot of the plastic part of the case and a close up of the edges finish? If you don't mind. Thank you.
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How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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Ha, I'm looking for something that will slide in and out of my pocket easily. I have an Otter B. Commuter on my Atrix and I feel its a little too tacky...
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luebbers said:
How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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The edges have enough silicone to stay in place. As long as you don't have super tight pants you're fine.
Anyone know where the Yellow/Grey case is exclusive to? Seems like different carriers may have gotten different colors?

chrischoi said:
The edges have enough silicone to stay in place. As long as you don't have super tight pants you're fine.
Anyone know where the Yellow/Grey case is exclusive to? Seems like different carriers may have gotten different colors?
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I thought the yellow was available on the Incipio website. If not I saw a lot on ebay.

luebbers said:
How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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I have a black one on my gs3, and I would say the grip is good. It's "soft" and still has enough texture to be grippy. It shouldn't slide out of your pants. I use it with dress pants (think suit pants) at work everyday. No issue.
The texture of the outer shell is actually different than the inner rubber. Shell is more soft and smooth, while the inner rubber is soft and tacky. Top, bottom, and button covers are left as rubber, while the outer basically covers the back and corners. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the review, I just picked one up from my local T-mobile store, they were giving me weird looks for being in there when I had AT&T
It looks and feels fantastic on my blue phone, contrary to the pictures the outlining is more of a dark grey in limited/low lighting situations, not the light grey that you see in some of the pictures.
I tried the black/black (local AT&T prime mobile has that and the black/yellow) and I found that on the blue phone the black diminished the overall look of the phone imo.
I would really like the dark grey outlining and possibly a light grey/black cover, seems like it would look good like that, but I'm happy with my purchase, thanks again!
Edit: I'll try to take some pictures to show what I mean, they should be up later

ROCK quicksand light grey case

This is a review on the ROCK quicksand case in light grey for the Samsung Galaxy S3.
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I've just received the case, so I will try to report back in a few weeks to let you know how it's holding up in use.
First thing I want to touch on is the design. It's really a beautiful case. I hear people talking about how their otterbox or body glove case enhances the look of the phone and I just don't see it. I prefer something clean and minimalist, that goes with the aesthetic of the phone. I think this case hits that, of course it's all personal preference.
It's very thin, and doesn't add noticeable bulk in the jeans pocket. It's easy to get in and out of the pocket, the material is grippy in the hand but doesn't grab onto my pockets.
The cutouts are really well done, they may look a little bit off in some of the photos but that is due to camera angle and lighting shadows, they are actually dead on. The volume rocker and lock button are just as easy to press, in fact maybe slightly easier due to the cutout guiding your finger onto the button. One small touch I really like is the slight lip around the camera cutout. It looks slick, but it also seems like something that will help the camera lens from getting scratched when setting it down on the table. It also has a slight lip on the top, so setting it down on a table will not get your screen dirty. I have the zagg invisbleshield on there (terrible product) and this case does not pull up the edges on that screen protector.
The texture of the case is the main difference between this and other slim hardcases, and it's a very nice feel. I was worried when I heard people comparing it to sandpaper, because sandpaper gives me that nails on chalkboard feeling when I touch it. But it's not like that, it's more like a river smoothed sandstone, with a touch of rubber feeling underlying it. It adds a bit of grip to the phone that the naked gs3 was missing, it won't be easy to drop, even if your hands are sweaty from working out.
Overall the fit and finish on this case is exceptional. I tried on a few tpu style cases at the mall, as well as some of the ones t-mobile was offering, and the quality on this blows all of those away. It snaps on easily and has a nice tight fit. The mold lines on the sides are only noticeable in just the right lighting, when looking real close. There is no flashing at all. It's nothing like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1765882
This is obviously not a case for those who need heavy duty drop protection, but if you want something with great design that makes the phone feel better in your hand give it a shot.
I snagged it on ebay from 168sunflowers20060621 , and I'm pretty sure it's not a fake. I paid $13.50 and it took about 2 and a half weeks to ship from HK.
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Looks great, mine is sitting in my office right now....worked from home today. I'll pick it up tomorrow to play with. I was right with you on the light grey with the white S3.

Got a black one for my blue s3. I love it, and as stupid as it sounds the combination matches my Volvo s60r interior perfectly...not that i care or planned that....lol
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bimmerd00d said:
Got a black one for my blue s3. I love it, and as stupid as it sounds the combination matches my Volvo s60r interior perfectly...not that i care or planned that....lol
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Nice! My car has gray leather, I did not think about that until you mentioned it, but it is a good match! Haha. Post up a pic, I'd love to see how the dark grey looks.

I had the black version (for my blue phone) sitting on my desk at work two weeks before the phone was even available.
Awesome case, the phone won't slip out of your hands with this case installed.

Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
Looks like Amazon has it for 15.99 with free Prime shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E44OM/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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fishfuzz said:
Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
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I kinda doubt it, the quicksand case is a really snug fit.

fishfuzz said:
Great review (and nice pics). I have a white carbon fiber back coming and wonder if it would fit in this case.
Looks like Amazon has it for 15.99 with free Prime shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089E44OM/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Dunno about the carbon fiber back, but jmorton is right, it's very closely fitted. That amazon link is the way to go, I def would have paid the extra $3 to get it in 2 days instead of 3 weeks. Not complaining though, I got good service and a good deal from the ebay seller.
I still haven't seen anyone pick up that plum color, i'm curious what it looks like in real life. Kinda reminds me of these: http://tantal.kalashnikov.guns.ru/pro11.html

+1 on the case. I have it and LOVE it. Adds the perfect amount of weight to the phone.

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I never used cases on my other phones, really don't care for them. I picked up this case because of the reviews and style. It may offer minimal protection, but for someone that doesn't like cases it will due. Hopefully work if i fumble the phone.

I got mine right after I got the phone, I love it. I was thinking about ordering the grey one, I have the black one!
edit - yep just ordered the grey one. can never have too many cases, right?

Well, I am in for one. Thanks OP. I will post how it fits with the carbon fiber back as well.
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fishfuzz said:
Well, I am in for one. Thanks OP. I will post how it fits with the carbon fiber back as well.
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Cool man, post photos when you get it in!

I have the Black and Dark Grey one, and the Blue phone. More than happy to take pics if you guys want to see them.

Rev1vaL said:
I have the Black and Dark Grey one, and the Blue phone. More than happy to take pics if you guys want to see them.
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Please do, as I am indecisive on which one to get for my blue phone. I really didn't want to get a case, but seeing as how I dropped it on cement earlier tonight, i'm gonna have to in order to cover the dents/scratches up. :/

adima said:
Please do, as I am indecisive on which one to get for my blue phone. I really didn't want to get a case, but seeing as how I dropped it on cement earlier tonight, i'm gonna have to in order to cover the dents/scratches up. :/
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Sure thing, I'll take a few in the morning.'
here's the album I made - http://imgur.com/a/BcMmK
sorry for them being sideways, imgur was being stupid and not letting me rotate them

Case arrived this morning and in good order. There are a couple of rough edges which will need to be trimmed (at the bottom where I normally rest my pinkies as I type and the top corners).
It certainly adds a nice amount of texture to the device, but I haven't determined if my over sensitive skin will be able to handle the effect long term yet.
There is a negligible difference on weight with this case, and I found it slides in and out of my pocket easily.
For those of you who own one, can you see a visible molding line around the edge? This one is obvious in some places.
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fishfuzz said:
Case arrived this morning and in good order. There are a couple of rough edges which will need to be trimmed (at the bottom where I normally rest my pinkies as I type and the top corners).
For those of you who own one, can you see a visible molding line around the edge? This one is obvious in some places.
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Mine is perfect (black one). Mine has no rough edges or visible molding lines whatever.

Finger dent from the case
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And the final reason to return: the edges will quickly wear leaving a darker plastic beneath.
Thankfully I bought through Amazon, so returns shouldn't be an issue.
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jmorton10 said:
Mine is perfect (black one). Mine has no rough edges or visible molding lines whatever.
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Same here. I've been using the black one for probably two weeks now and it's perfect.

[Review] Full TPU bumper case

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/28091881666...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2752wt_1396
Man this thing came fast! I ordered it last Thursday night, it arrived today. 2 business days from New York, this seller is on it! Not bad considering I live on the West Coast.
Fit and finish:
When I opened up the package and grabbed the case out of it's blister pack the first thing I noticed was the whole thing was not TPU like I thought it was going to be. The shiny plastic part is a hard plastic and the dull part is silicone. The shiny part isn't so hard that it'll break if you bend it, although I wouldn't try tying it in a knot either, it does have some give to it but it's pretty rigid at the same time. The silicone part is nice cause not only does it provide a lip on the front side of the case allowing you to set the phone face down without damaging it, but it also allows the buttons to be pressed as easily as if nothing was over them. Very nice touch! When looking at the phone from the front you can hardly tell it's even got a case on it, very low profile, very little bulk added. From the back it's much more noticeable due to the way it frames the battery cover, which accentuates my white carbon fiber cover perfectly. The lip it adds to the backside is more significant, I'd guess to ensure you don't mess up your camera/flash/speaker/cover when setting the phone face up.
There is room for improvement though....The cutouts are fairly accurate but the top mic opening is a bit off, it doesn't cover the mic but it's noticeably off centered. You can also see the excess from the mold it was formed in and the transitions from plastic to silicone isn't exactly the smoothest. These are the fine details that can make a good product a great one but it won't be noticed or cared about by most. To be honest, I don't even care about it and i'm very particular, but I like to keep my reviews true and honest.
Once caressed into place, the case fits like a glove and looks very nice. The grip in comparison to the Seidio Surface case is significantly better. This is a minimalists' dream! It protects the corners and edges of the phone, has some screen protection, some camera/battery cover protection, while adding insignificant bulk and allowing you to show off your nice battery cover.
Final thought:
Want drop protection with minimal bulk? This case is for you. It feels good in the hand, adds grip, highlights your battery cover by framing it nicely and when handling the phone without looking at it (putting in or out of your pocket, for example) it gives the feel of a naked phone for the most part. I have finally found a setup i'm 100% happy with, minus the screen protector...but that's going to be changed out for a SPG Ultra Nano Clear as soon as I feel like doing it. The seller is awesome, ships super fast and the product is well worth the cost, which is just $7 shipped. Matter of fact, i'm gonna see if they have any other colors available. Highly recommended!
Here's what my phone looks like with my Carbon fiber battery cover, REALook screen protector and full TPU bumper case

Ugh, i've only had my Incipio DualPro Shine for a week and now see this. That is amazing!

mav3rick478 said:
Ugh, i've only had my Incipio DualPro Shine for a week and now see this. That is amazing!
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I agree, i'm loving it. It's only $7 shipped
via Galaxy S III

So if you drop your phone with the case with the screen facing the ground will it make contact with the ground? Same for the back facing the ground.

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So if you drop your phone with the case with the screen facing the ground will it make contact with the ground? Same for the back facing the ground.
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No and no.
via Galaxy S III

I ordered this in black. I also have a black carbon fiber battery cover on the way. I can't wait
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I ordered this in black. I also have a black carbon fiber battery cover on the way. I can't wait
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I think ur gonna love it. It's amazing to me that this $7 case is much grippier than the $30 Seidio Surface. I can rest this thing in my hand, not even squeezing it from the sides, and hold it damn near vertical before it begins to slide down in my hand. And how sleek it is, man i'm really diggin' this setup.
via Galaxy S III

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No and no.
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Thanks, im getting a black one to compliment my pebble blue

I like this as well. Going to order.
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A side note question. Where did you get your carbon fiber back plate? All I'm seeing is the i9300 versions. Does this fit our i535? Thanks in advance
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Thanks, im getting a black one to compliment my pebble blue
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YW...I think i'm gonna get a black one too, it'll mask the grime I can sometimes get on my phone when i'm out working on equipment in the field.
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A side note question. Where did you get your carbon fiber back plate? All I'm seeing is the i9300 versions. Does this fit our i535? Thanks in advance
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I got it from eBay as well, yes it'll fit perfectly. The only difference between the Intl. version and the US version is internals.

I got my self a pack 2 tone color bumpers 5 for 12 from hong kong with a white carbon fiber back the bumpers are amazing. The fit is small lip on the front and back to keep the screen and camera lense off of surfaces. The button response is flawless, it looks sexy and it fits snug. Im so happy with this purchase
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Awesome setup! Could you clarify what you meant by "not TPU" , and yet the product description says TPU? thx
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Awesome setup! Could you clarify what you meant by "not TPU" , and yet the product description says TPU? thx
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Thanks, I love it. Not sure I can explain it any other way than I already have. I have a TPU case, I can bend and twist that thing however I want and never fear it will break.....cant say the same for this bumper. It's bendable but much more rigid than TPU and certainly feels as if it'll break if bent too much. This isn't a complaint at all as being able to tie my case into a knot is not a prerequisite, its just an observation.

These are the ones i got im currently rocking red.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=330757040275
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Matches your setup perfectly....i'm not a fan of Beats headphones myself but other than that, nice setup.

Thanks the beats are my roomates I just used it to take a picture because I could not find my red skull candy headphones.
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Nice inexpensive find. I'm waiting for my surface to get here. (paid $20 on amazon) this will be nice for when I want to rock something different. I live in NY so shipping should be instant.
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I just finally pulled the trigger on a bumper case and the carbon fiber back. I was mulling over the back for a while and you convinced me to get it. I was also looking for a minimalistic case and this fits my needs perfect.
How do you like the back cover?

tghockey07 said:
I just finally pulled the trigger on a bumper case and the carbon fiber back. I was mulling over the back for a while and you convinced me to get it. I was also looking for a minimalistic case and this fits my needs perfect.
How do you like the back cover?
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Thanks man....I am very happy with my setup.

GS3 Storm Trooper Style

It's a combo of the white plastic bumper case you see floating around on the web and the OEM white flip cover.
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I chose a pebble blue GS3 over the white because I actually don't like the way the white GS3 looks on the front when the screen is off (due to the contrast of the black screen to the white frame). But with this combo, there's very little bulk, great protection,decent grip and I got that Storm Trooper look!
I don't use the flip cover all the time as it does become annoying when you have to use the phone a lot or especially when taking pictures. I did get an extra white battery back which makes it nice to just have the white back and bumper (just imagine it without the white front).

Quite impressive! Never thought about doing something like this. Can you post a pic of the setup without the flap?
Thanks.

i really like this look, i saw the genuine samsung flip cover on it, could you put a link to the bumper?
Also i probably wouldnt want the flipcover on there all the time. i had an idea, to cut off the flip cover so i could reattach it when ever i put it in my pocket. how do you think that would work out?

You should put two small slits on that bumper at the edge of the flip.

The original bumpers I ordered
The aluminum bumper I'm waiting on
Pictures of the aluminum bumper as requested. I don't like it as much as the TPU and rubber bumper because it adds significantly to the overall size of the phone. REALLY feels big i my hand now. As you can see the ports and buttons are now set so deep from the bumper exterior that certain cables just don't reach and it's now difficult to press power/volume. Aluminum FEELS awesome, though. Will continue to look for a bumper that's thinner profile and metal feel like this one. Protection is exceptional due to thickness. I actually dropped my phone from about 5' in our server room today onto a tiled floor. No damage to the phone and just wiped a smudge off the bumper.
The neodymium magnets I ordered to try to see if I can make the front cover detachable
These magnets are small enough where I might be able to insert them into/under the front cover and attach to (inside?) the bumper. I'm not too worried about the cover falling off as if you put enough of these in the right place, they're pretty hard to pull apart - I'm actually more worried that the magnets would make the flip come apart in time if I insert them inside the flip. Too bad I can't find a stainless steel bumper as aluminum isn't magnetic.If anyone has seen one, please link me to it.

That looks awesome.
How do you feel about the rubber bumpers? They look pretty cool. Do the side buttons lose any responsiveness?
Might have to get myself one of those

Please let us know how that white aluminum bumper works out for you... I think I might need one.

You mean black bumper, right?

sansaman said:
You mean black bumper, right?
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Nope. A bit further down he's got a link to a white aluminum bumper he said he's waiting to receive.

tomaslxix said:
That looks awesome.
How do you feel about the rubber bumpers? They look pretty cool. Do the side buttons lose any responsiveness?
Might have to get myself one of those
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thanks. rubber bumpers are cool because they give the grip that's missing when the rest of it is glossy and smooth, so it's a nice contrast not just in terms of color but texture. Because of the side buttons being under the rubber part, they work well - maybe I accidentally trigger volume/power a lot less than i used to without. Responsive as needed w/o being hyper sensitive to touch.
on another note, another reason i wanted to do just the back and the bumper is I wanted to do the palm pre/touchstone hack for inductive charging. With this setup the little lump caused by squeezing the Palm Pre inductive coils into the back battery cover is lessened by the bumper so it lays flat on the table. Other people who just have the back and maybe a TPU case over it have this wobbly situation because it's not flat. This bumper alleviates that. Charges well through the battery back on the Touchstone while still feeling like it's protected due to the bumper.

This is awesome man! Can you make a YouTube vid? Please!
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i did something just like this but used a hard silicone case instead of bumper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790106

flashcity90 said:
i did something just like this but used a hard silicone case instead of bumper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1790106
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Nice - If i used a full case I'd throw a kickstand version on instead of just a regular case - might as well go all out if you're adding the extra thickness.
That's the only thing I'm missing on mine - thinking of adding an insert that stows away on the back and when you pull it out and stick it back in the top of the bumper becomes a kickstand.
There's actually a pretty cool kickstand case I got for one of my users that has a kickstand, but not sure the Palm wireless charging mod would work with it. I love the wireless charger, though and that's why i used a bumper.

in case anyone missed, i added pictures of the new aluminum bumper in post #5.

Thanks for the lead OP!!! I also went STS - Storm Trooper Style Total = $11 Shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180945887795?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140807159498?var=440071001120&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

vw671 said:
Thanks for the lead OP!!! I also went STS - Storm Trooper Style Total = $11 Shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180945887795?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140807159498?var=440071001120&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Where did you get your back cover?

chrischoi said:
Where did you get your back cover?
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Check links provided.

Very nice vw671 . I'd copy but rubber bumpers and pockets don't mesh well for me
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Are you using a screen protector with that white aluminum bumper? I'm looking at the same bumper and wondering if one would fit underneath...
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Storm Trooper Style Part Deux:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33223645&postcount=92
*BTW, my original bumper case fell apart...It looked very good, but I can't recommend it.

[REVIEW] SGP SPIGEN Ultra Lumi Bumper. (HQ Pics Heavy) Must see++

Have you been looking around to find the most beautiful case for your s3? I have got you covered. I have found the perfect case for the Galaxy S3.
This is a review for the SGP Spigen Bumper Ultra Lumi series. I have ordered this case before three weeks and it arrived today. As you can see from the photos, the packaging for this case is pretty good.
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Once you order this case, you get the following items: 1. Case 2. Front protector 3. Back protector 4. Cleaning cloth. Normally you have to pay at least 10 dollars to get a decent pair of front and back protectors, so its a positive thing that they are included for free.
Now, lets have a look at the case. First thing i have noticed is the slim factor of the case. It looks beautiful and most of all: it looks premium. Although, if you touch the case you get that plastic feel. I dont see this as a bad thing, because it gives you at the same time the feeling that this case will do its job: to protect your investment.
As you can see from the photos, the cut outs for the usb, headphone jack, mics are perfectly lined. The buttons, both volume and power, are made of plastic. This is a good thing because its far more easy to press them from other tpu cases out there.
Also, this case has edges on the front and back of it. If you lay your phone on the table, its still protected because of these edges. Same thing goes for the front of the phone. You are protected because of these edges, so if you drop your phone on a straight floor, you are protected as well.
Now lets move on the negative side of this case. The price is little high for some people but notice that this case is one of the most beautiful cases i have ever seen (and i have seen a lot). Moreover, when you are holding your phone with this case, it doesnt have that anti-slippery feeling, that other cases give you. I dont care very much about this because i know that this case will protect my phone in every days situations.
Finally, I highly recommend this case to every s3 user in this forum. However, i dont think that it will look as great in the pebble blue s3. I am sure that it looks fantastic on my white galaxy s3 with my aluminum brushed back cover.
If i could give a rate to this case, i would rate it: 4,5/5.
Here's the pros and cons:
Pros: 1. best looking case for my taste 2. very good protection 3. easily accessible buttons
Cons: 1. pricey more some people 2. not having that anti-slippery feeling.
I hope you liked this review. If you find it helpful, hit thanks.
You can buy this case on:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
Have a nice day everybody.
10/11/2012 ***UPDATE*** I emailed SGP Spigen and asked them when this beautiful case will be back in stock, and this is the response i got:
"We are still unsure when we will be receiving new shipments of the Ultra Bumper from our manufacturers and they haven't given us an ETA yet.* As soon as they inform us, I will be sure to send you an email".
So anyone who wants this case, HOLD on

Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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decker39 said:
Just got mine yesterday in Infinity White. Top quality make and feel. Loving it so far
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nice!! thanks for the feedback :laugh:

angie4u said:
that looks absolutely beautiful~ the White S3 with the white bumper looks amazing.
good review!
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i know. it is hard to find a nice looking bumper for s3. i am glad, i did.

I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.

Kruzkal said:
I wonder if this bumper would go with the iCarbon battery cover skin.
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try it and let us know

nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!

kl25 said:
nice review
not a big fan of the front protection tho, very little raised lip!
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it will protected ur phone from straight floors, tried it

This is my Next...
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I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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b0gd4n said:
I am considering buying this case, but I'd like to combine it with the one of those aluminium back covers.
Anyone tried it?
EDIT: never mind... Just read the review better!
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if you need more pictures, let me know

Just to be sure, maar camera dienst hit the table when laying flat?
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your camera lens and speaker will be protected when ur phone is laying on the table.
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awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case

vikramdhani said:
awesome review and i think i will order one, i like bumpers on my phone instead of a case
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basically it is a case because it protects ur phone in every way. notice that they include front and back protectors, so you are fully protected :good:

Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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DandroidT said:
Have you try this bumper with the brush aluminum back? The brush aluminum back is thicker than stock so I wonder if it will be a very tight fit. I have 2 tpu bumpers from eBay and it stretch too much with the aluminum back.
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if you take a look at the pictures, i have a brushed aluminum back cover which fits perfectly to the bumper case. it has a better fit than most bumpers on ebay, i guarantee you that.
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I see it now
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Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.

JayGoat said:
Quick question, the white portion of the case, is it hard plastic? Reason I ask is none of the colors look good to me and I'd like to apply a vinyl over it to change the color. Do you think a vinyl would even stick reliably to the white portion?
Thanks for your help ahead of time.
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yes it is plastic and i think that a vinyl will applied nicely to the case BUT i dont recommend to do so if you have the white s3, because i think that the case is beautiful as it is. its my opinion but its your decision