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Bumper-like cases for side protection?

I'm pretty much a minimalist when it comes to phone cases.
I already have ghost armor film on the front so I just need a bumper that protects the side bezel, just like iPhone 4's. I'd rather not have back cover since I have a white gs2.
Is there anything like that available?

nothing, how about something like this?http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-TPU-T...405692?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc0116ebc

I'm the same, i have the white one with the d3o case. I find myself taking the phone of the case alot because it just flat out interferes with the beauty of phone.. O think what he's looking for is something along the lines of the iphones iband.
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Yep. Like a bumper for the iphone...been trying to look for one as well..but no luck for me :-(
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ugotproblemz said:
Yep. Like a bumper for the iphone...been trying to look for one as well..but no luck for me :-(
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I'm pretty sure D30 had release them. They had it where you can have the bumpers only, or with the clear back. I saw them while I was inside the T-Mobile store a couple of weeks ago. Not sure if they have it in all the corporate stores.

I'm surprised there is not many option available for t-mobile version gs2... I just ordered white version of elbarto's link though it's not exactly what I was looking for.will post picss once I receive it. thansk everyone

I take that back, it was for the Galaxy S 4G, not the Galaxy S II 4G

The D30 flex protect is the closest thing to a bumper for our phone.
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Found some other stuffs on eBay. Looks pretty good but most pics of photochopped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220900861863?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320819179822?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330642841162?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Clear TPU Case
Have you considered getting a clear TPU case? I also have the white GS2 and I ordered this case right here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00620FT76/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Honestly, I think it looks ****ty on the black model, but I can vouch for it on the white one. It fits snugly on the phone and has power button and volume rocker cutouts. It's nice because it's totally transparent and you can see the white back. If anything, it just makes the phone look more badass.

Michaelearljohansen said:
Have you considered getting a clear TPU case? I also have the white GS2 and I ordered this case right here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00620FT76/ref=oh_o02_s00_i00_details
Honestly, I think it looks ****ty on the black model, but I can vouch for it on the white one. It fits snugly on the phone and has power button and volume rocker cutouts. It's nice because it's totally transparent and you can see the white back. If anything, it just makes the phone look more badass.
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Not taking any chances with this device. TPU cases offer minimal protection against drops, sure its cheap but I'd rather dish out the extra bucks for a reliable case. I have dropped my device many times already from carpet (not much to that I know ) to hardwood floors and the case has kept my device looking like new.
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iLeopard said:
Not taking any chances with this device. TPU cases offer minimal protection against drops, sure its cheap but I'd rather dish out the extra bucks for a reliable case. I have dropped my device many times already from carpet (not much to that I know ) to hardwood floors and the case has kept my device looking like new.
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Yeah theres no padding in a tpu case. People like the d30 because both the flex protect and defender offer padding and scratch protection.
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Just got the case and it looks fairly good. Back cover is frosty transparent so it still shows off white. It does add some bulkyness to it but it's close to what I was looking for: http://goincase.com/products/detail/snap-case-cl59594/2
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By leggysoe at 2012-01-26
By leggysoe at 2012-01-26

leggysoe said:
I'm pretty much a minimalist when it comes to phone cases.
I already have ghost armor film on the front so I just need a bumper that protects the side bezel, just like iPhone 4's. I'd rather not have back cover since I have a white gs2.
Is there anything like that available?
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If you are minimalist, then you don't need a screen protector for your device. The screen of your device is pretty resistant (Gorilla corning).
For case, I am also looking for one, the thinnest I have seen are the carbon ones. TPU ones are a bit bulky IMO.

barribow said:
If you are minimalist, then you don't need a screen protector for your device. The screen of your device is pretty resistant (Gorilla corning).
For case, I am also looking for one, the thinnest I have seen are the carbon ones. TPU ones are a bit bulky IMO.
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Carbon ones? As in the skins or is it an actual carbon fiber case?
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leggysoe said:
Just got the case and it looks fairly good. Back cover is frosty transparent so it still shows off white. It does add some bulkyness to it but it's close to what I was looking for: http://goincase.com/products/detail/snap-case-cl59594/2
By leggysoe at 2012-01-26
By leggysoe at 2012-01-26
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Very nice! You hadnt used your piece?

iLeopard said:
Very nice! You hadnt used your piece?
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Yeah but I was waiting for ghost armor to be installed. I'll visit a kiosk in the mall tomorrow and see if I want to stay with this TPU or get their carbon skins.

leggysoe said:
Yeah but I was waiting for ghost armor to be installed. I'll visit a kiosk in the mall tomorrow and see if I want to stay with this TPU or get their carbon skins.
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Got this case too. Really liked this case but didnt like the buttons so I cut them out..BIG mistake..now its worse as they are too recessed in. Might pick up another

NogaroS4 said:
Got this case too. Really liked this case but didnt like the buttons so I cut them out..BIG mistake..now its worse as they are too recessed in. Might pick up another
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Haha, my guess is your finger can't reach all the way down?
I'm still digging my D3O. I've yet to experience big drops (I'm really hoping not though). People complain too much over the buttons saying that they are too hard to press but really they soften over time.

iLeopard said:
Haha, my guess is your finger can't reach all the way down?
I'm still digging my D3O. I've yet to experience big drops (I'm really hoping not though). People complain too much over the buttons saying that they are too hard to press but really they soften over time.
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Word. Mine are much softer now after a few weeks of use. Cutting them out seems like a mistake... the buttons are protected by the case if dropped.
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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...
Here's the pics.
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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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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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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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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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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

[Review] White Carbon Fiber battery cover

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/26105967464...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1180
Goodgoobetywoo!!! I think i'm in love
This review i'm gonna do the opposite of all the others I've done and give my final thought at the beginning. This cover is sick! I have the Marble White phone so this cover is perfect for it, it fits like a glove with all the edges lining up perfectly, the cutouts are spot on and unlike the brushed aluminum cover I recently got it doesn't add any bulk...this is based on the fact that my Fosmon TPU case fits just like it did with the stock cover on. With the brushed aluminum cover on, my Fosmon case didn't fit...I was able to cram in into my Incipio but it was like a fat kid wearing skinny jeans. I highly recommend this cover, NFC works with it even with my TPU case on over it.
Alright, back to business...
Packaging:
It comes in an unassuming padded yellow envelope and inside it was packaged very well to endure the bumps and bangs of being shipped from Korea to California. Once you open the envelope inside was a piece of cardboard folded in half and taped shut, inside the cardboard was the cover, wrapped in bubble wrap with a piece of high density foam on the underside of the cover to help prevent the cover from bending much during shipping. It was nice to see them take such measures on the packing of the cover to ensure it made it's journey safely and in once piece. Once you got past all the packing material you were left with the cover, in a plastic sleeve and a note of thanks from the seller that asks for good feedback as well and is hand signed.
Fit and Finish:
Absolutely stunning! The first thing I noticed is how nice the carbon fiber looked and how well integrated it was into the cover. I fully expected it to look as if they just took a carbon fiber inlay and just glued it down. None of that here! The CF mates up very nicely along the bezel of the cover and fits the curvature of it like spandex on a big booty. The other pleasant surprise was just how nice the "Galaxy S III" logo looked...in the pictures I had seen on the ebay link, it looks grey/silver to me, it's actually chrome and it's perfectly embedded into the carbon fiber. The bezel of the cover is gloss white and matches the white on the phone perfectly. The only bad thing I can say about this cover is that the cutout for the speaker is not as precise or perfect as the rest of the case. The whole middle of the cover is carbon fiber, where the cutouts are for the camera/speaker/flash is as well but they are bordered in the gloss white plastic. The flash and camera openings are perfect but the speaker opening isn't quite....the carbon fiber inlay just looks like the corners of that opening were cut ever so slightly too wide, not rounded enough so there is a bit of daylight in the corners. Keep in mind I have borderline schizophrenic OCD, what I just described 99% of people won't notice or care about but i'm just being honest in my review and observations.
Functionality:
As sexy as my brushed aluminum battery cover was, it interfered with NFC and ended up significantly degrading wifi and mobile data signal strength when not close to the source (router or cell tower). Not only that, but it also added a tiny bit of girth too, enough to where my Fosmon case would not fit and my Incipio had to be "convinced" to fit. With this carbon fiber cover on it fits perfectly into both cases and didn't take any "convincing" to do so, it's as if the stock cover were on. NFC works just as well no matter if the phone is in a case or not, even in the Silicrylic Dual Pro. And most important, signal strength is back to normal levels (same levels as with the stock cover on) for both Wifi and mobile data.
I have never been a fan of bumper cases but this cover is so damn sexy that I have to show it off so i'm going to order a TPU bumper case for it, something that will add very little bulk yet add some drop protection while showing off the sexiness that is my white carbon fiber battery cover.

Is it imitation carbon? Or can you tell its really a weaved fabric.
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dave_k605 said:
Is it imitation carbon? Or can you tell its really a weaved fabric.
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It's not real carbon fiber but it could fool most...that's another thing I was worried about, that it would look obviously fake and generic but they took their time in making the pattern for it cause the texture and look of it is very, very deceiving, very realistic. I've seen real carbon fiber, raw and epoxied so I have a very low tolerance for fake carbon fiber but this cover pulls it off with flying colors.

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It's not real carbon fiber but it could fool most...that's another thing I was worried about, that it would look obviously fake and generic but they took their time in making the pattern for it cause the texture and look of it is very, very deceiving, very realistic. I've seen real carbon fiber, raw and epoxied so I have a very low tolerance for fake carbon fiber but this cover pulls it off with flying colors.
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I'll prob have to give it a go.
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I saw the one for the blue but its black carbon fiber with blue sides. Hong Kong only.

Bought this on eBay last week. It looks nice. Damn me I had to swap my white S3 for the pebble blue after I bought it. It may end up on eBay when I get it. Gonna give it a shot on the pebble blue.

dave_k605 said:
I'll prob have to give it a go.
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I think you'll like it. I had high hopes but low expectations for it but I had to give it a shot and it has completely blown me away. Not disappointed by anything about it.
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I saw the one for the blue but its black carbon fiber with blue sides. Hong Kong only.
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Yeah, I seen that one too. I think it looks nice too. Yeah, the Hong Kong thing sucks, but from the date I ordered to the day I got it (today) was 11 days. Not too bad IMO. I'm not too sure how or why they sent me that brushed aluminum cover the other day but that one came from the same place and I got it in just 8 days. Free gift I suppose??? Somebody's gonna be mad they didn't get their cover :angel:

Thanks for the review man. Mines on its way should be here soon! Can you give me a link to the bumper case never had one before but I too want to show off my device. Gona cancel my commuter case order.
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circuit.007 said:
Thanks for the review man. Mines on its way should be here soon! Can you give me a link to the bumper case never had one before but I too want to show off my device. Gona cancel my commuter case order.
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Don't forget to hit the thanks button

I've got the black on order. Here are some pics of a guys blue with the black carbon housing.
He also ditched the aluminum cover for this one and likes this one a lot.
So with this cover, the front and back of phone are black.
And only the side trim is blue.
Like a small blue racing stripe going around the side of the phone.
I don't know how he made the front black though?

I ordered the black as well, should be here by next week or so

Can you post a picture with the bumper and carbon fiber backing

CZ Eddie said:
I've got the black on order. Here are some pics of a guys blue with the black carbon housing.
He also ditched the aluminum cover for this one and likes this one a lot.
So with this cover, the front and back of phone are black.
And only the side trim is blue.
Like a small blue racing stripe going around the side of the phone.
I don't know how he made the front black though?
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That looks pretty damn cool!
via Galaxy S III

These battery covers are awesome.
I have the blue one with black carbon and absolutely love it. Mine feels little too snug and really feels like it's going to break when I need to remove it. If anything be careful when removing it as the plastic doesn't feel as flexible as the OEM cover. Very nice write up you did there. Also where did you find that TPU bumper that doesn't have the corner cut out on top? I ordered got a black one with the open corner and couldn't stand the way it fit.

BlackDino said:
Can you post a picture with the bumper and carbon fiber backing
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Not sure who you're talking to but my bumper wont be here until tuesday, will post pics then.
Paging Dr B said:
I have the blue one with black carbon and absolutely love it. Mine feels little too snug and really feels like it's going to break when I need to remove it. If anything be careful when removing it as the plastic doesn't feel as flexible as the OEM cover. Very nice write up you did there. Also where did you find that TPU bumper that doesn't have the corner cut out on top? I ordered got a black one with the open corner and couldn't stand the way it fit.
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I didnt notice any difference in removing the covers, but then again I am always very careful when doing so. I got my full bumper on ebay, I posted the link a few posts up
via Galaxy S III

Thank you very much for the review. It looks great!
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ruvort said:
Thank you very much for the review. It looks great!
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No problem....I seen what u did there
via Galaxy S III

That's a nice cover. Looks really cool. Congrats on the fine.
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Just ordered a white one. Great find and great review!!

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No problem....I seen what u did there
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[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

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This should be stickied. Thanks sir.

megamaster2 said:
This should be stickied. Thanks sir.
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Thanks! I need to update it more
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Bessi Leather Wallet
Received the Bessi leather wallet (eBay) a couple days ago. Fits 3-4 cards, a screen cleaning wipe, and few bills comfortably. Feels good, looks nice, and I'm very happy with it. :good:
Also set up a neat-o Tasker profile to auto display on/off (using proximity) when opening/closing the wallet

How effective is it as a kickstand?
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megamaster2 said:
How effective is it as a kickstand?
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Just so-so. You may see in the photo I attached, the latch to hold the wallet shut can hang down over the screen.
EDIT: Suppose its not so obvious in the photo...

Wow. That thing is beautiful.
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looking at ebay for a case.. the ones im interested in
G skin S-linee TPU
Mercury fancy flip
eclipse black leather
Feelook point diary case
Arium flip wallet case
Eclipse carbon fiber hard cover
leather case cover pouch

I've had this phone since release day at best buy and bought the rocket fish soft-touch plastic two piece case. Since then I have bought and used JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Case and a generic carbon fiber look hard plastic 2 piece case. I really like the jkase a lot. the kick stand gives great stability(much better than evo 4g) but could be more durable, mine has a crack in it and ive heard of it breaking. Though it doesn't bulge out as far or cover as much of the front as the rocketfish one did. Simply because it's just a slip on rather than snap.
rating best or worst. in my opinion
Best.) JKase - pros- kickstand. rugged look. dual layer. Cons - kickstand could be more durable but is limited to keep case thin. Some audio and usb cables are not small enough to fit the cut outs for the ports.
Good.) Rocket Fish from Best Buy - Pros - Great protection (I have dropped on concrete twice, one at 4 feet and one at 3 feet. just some light scuffing on case no damage to phone at all. I haven't dropped the phone in any of the other cases so can't give rating on those) slick. feels good. Cons - Was the most expensive of the three. Shows finger prints and oils easily.
Okay.) Generic Carbon Fiber Hard Case from amazon - Pros - Price(spent less than $2). Two piece snap on. Cons - becomes very slippery with hand sweat. More of a checkered look then carbon fiber.
Also one note for all cases. the jkase is the only one that protects the buttons, can be hard to press sometimes. The others have open cut outs for the buttons and ports.

CruzerLite Androidified cases are the best. Light-weight, snug fit, do added bulk, and comes in many different colors. It's only $12.90 (also have buy 2 get 1 free).

metropolitansin said:
Received the Bessi leather wallet (eBay) a couple days ago. Fits 3-4 cards, a screen cleaning wipe, and few bills comfortably. Feels good, looks nice, and I'm very happy with it. :good:
Also set up a neat-o Tasker profile to auto display on/off (using proximity) when opening/closing the wallet
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How is it holding up after a few months?

_Epic said:
How is it holding up after a few months?
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Beautifully! No frays whatsoever. :good:

metropolitansin said:
Beautifully! No frays whatsoever. :good:
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I may get it, can you link it for me please?

_Epic said:
I may get it, can you link it for me please?
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Can't link just yet eBay "Bessi ] LG Optimus G case OptimusG Leather diary wallet standing case cover" seller is lovelymuz.

Found A Really Neat Case, Everyone Should Take A look. Its Kinda minimalist But Very Nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1536wt_1271

NexusS4gFreak said:
Found A Really Neat Case, Everyone Should Take A look. Its Kinda minimalist But Very Nice http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1536wt_1271
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Theres a thread about this case already:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2056358
Seems like the people over there aren't to fond of it
Anyways if you want a minimalist cover try this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Ventev-colorclick-Optimus-LS970-Sprint/dp/B00A274OY4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
Ive been using it since day one and it looks nice, keeps the camera lens from touching any surface its placed on
Its not "complete coverage" of the phone but I do take good care of my phone and haven't dropped it at all *knocks on wood*
Plus it sits well with my Zagg too (which is a plus for me :good: )

Just got an Xtremeguard Skin (screen protector and rear glass protector) and I got it flawlessly on my first attempt at a wet install. Really simple. Bubbles and haze went away in a few hours while I was at work. Feels tacky but not too tacky (after you break it in a little). Doesn't effect screen quality at all. wanna know the best part? I got it for $3.98 from XtremeGuard on eBay.
I have one question though, I want to buy a carbon fiber skin but I don't want my protector installation to be in vane so...can I apply the skin over the protector that's already there?
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Anybody know where to find some custom made cases? I love this phone but finding a custom case blows.