Hi, as the title suggests I have both. Now I don't really know which one to keep. The pouch feels like it has better protect5ion if it drops and the swen edges may offer some bounce if you know what I mean. However the flip case feels better but feels kind of bare :-\ . It seems to offer no protection at all. Which one of these have you gone for or would go for if you had the option.
Hi,
i preferred to choose the flip for several reasons.
- Makes me feel the Gnote is a real note book.
- Just easier to use because you do not need to pull it out of the pouch to see the time of the day or check mail. Just more handy.
- If i need protection i'll buy or make a pouch while keeping the flip cover.
Anyway, it's more a personal choice, choose what's more handy for you.
I have the flip cover, and stick it in a small pouch for my bag (or map pocket of my jacket if I'm out and about) .
the pouch I have opens length ways so the note slides out really easily.
is flip cover really convenient?
Hi,
I wonder if flip cover is really convenient..........
Can u all type or take a snap or capture video comfortably?
I have both too, and only use the pouch for when i'm only going out briefly, and can't be bothered ripping the back panel from the Note and installing the flip case. (Can't leave the case on or it won't fit in it's dock)
I can see it being useful as extra protection too though, if I ever need to put it in a bag, while cycling for example.
I have kept the flip case now. I will begetting the carbon fiber skin as well (I had it on my HD2 as well) and will apply it to the flip case. I find it easier to hold now, i mostly hold it with one hand like in reading a book. As the post above says, I will keep the pouch for when I put it in a bag or need that extra protection. The flip case fits inside the pouch.
thanks for all
but can any one make some photos please??
& from where you bought it??
with big thanks for all of u again
Following the saying that one can not be too careful, is it possible to have the flipcover on and put the Note with the flipcover in the original pouch. :cyclops:
These kind of threads amuse me.
Just use the damn pouches or covers you have and decide for yourself what you like most.
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Can anyone upload some pics of it on please.
Does it fit perfect?
How's quality, does it scuff easily?
Does it fold back on itself so you can use the phone like this?
Does it stay shut ok, is there anything to keep it closed? Im a bit worried it might end up getting folded the wrong way so doesn't stay closed properly? Would be great to have an iPad like smart cover...
I'm about to order a white S3, but am going to get the blue flip case as I like the contrast between the two, anyone have this combo?
I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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I ordered a flip case with my vzw preorder, but I'm going to get the wireless charger when it releases and that requires a unique back cover that I suppose will then make the flip cover useless to me....
There's a review here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-official-flip-cover-review/
Shipmate said:
I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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can we get some pictures ? its always better than video
Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
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Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
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NO. WAY!!!
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I got mines for free from P4U they gave me a 32gb card and an original case i was shocked i thought it would be a cheap case lol..
It fits perfect the interior for the front is a soft cloth like the ones you get when you buy a screen protector..
The outside is hard plastic feels awesome to the touch.. It does cover the LED so you will miss your notifications if you do happen to miss it. But at in the dark you can see it..
Oh and the back bit adds a bit of weight to it so your phone feels alot more heavier not too heavy though makes it feel perfect.. Back plate isn't flexible either it's solid..
I've not had any scuffs at all in the last 4 days i have been using it so no it doesn't get ruined easily I guess..
Other then that it's a brilliant case..
Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
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Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
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My idea is to get the white S3 and buy the blue flip cover, I think they look good together
The problem with the official flip case is that it actual replacing the original back cover and it is made from the same material just like the original back cover.
The display is protected but the back side...well...unprotected...you can still scratch the back.
After several weeks or months the back cover will still be damaged and it will look ugly with all that scratches...and then what? buy another flip cover?
Has anyone tried to combined the official flip case with another case or bumper or whatsoever to protect the back cover?
With this for example:
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
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I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
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Beside the fact that it does not protect the back cover.
I have also some doubts regarding this issue.
The thing is, there is lock or snap on mechanism on the flip case.
Meaning, the flip can be opened very easily...I dunno if this is still reliable if it falls like...not opening during fall and leave the screen unprotected.
Note:
Providing some degree of protection during fall, it is impossible to protect it to 100%.
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
Fornowagain said:
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
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No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
akarol said:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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This. I have a flip-cover for my OG Galaxy Tab, but I've never been able to understand why you'd want one on a phone either.
Flip covers provide very little protection against drops; make it more inconvenient to instantly access your phone, and have an annoying floppy flap on the back when open during calls.
The only pros I can see is that it looks "adult", and that some flip covers fold to act as a landscape stand.
akarol said:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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So you are also against leather pouches/sleeves?
It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
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It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
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Exactly.
I don't like cases in general. The back cover is a replacement as you say, the front flap is to protect the screen in pocket. This is exactly what I want. I don't want a bumper, back case that adds bulk to the phone. It's slim and light for a reason.
My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
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My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
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I have another solution (works for me): Put your keys and your change in your *other* pocket, then you don't need any pocket screen protection. As an added bonus, the screen emerges from your pocket with all the fingerprints mostly wiped off.
1. The Spigen Neo Hybid which is cool but too bulky for my liking.
2. The Nillkin Fruit Series Magnetic closing smart flip case which is meh...too thick, don't like the glossy plastic shell and the magnet closes TOO securely making it cumbersome to open.
3. Yesoo Suction Cup closing case Not smart, not cool....it's designed well and I do like the material...but no.
4. Ionic Bella if this were a smart case it'd be my go to case...slim profile decently built...but alas...just a flip case...if you're looking for a light non-cumbersome flip case that you don't care is smart I'd suggest this.
5. Poetic Slimbook Smartcase with magnetic flap A bit bulky but well built...only complaint is the bulk.
6. Nillkin Fashion Flip smart case I REALLLY want to like this case...but can't...at first it seems perfect (except I stupidly got white...do not get white) but the holder is TOO strong...when removing my N5 from the case the wraparound edges almost removed the bottom from my phone...It's a well built case and like the Ionic bella has a low profile...I'd probably use it if I didn't get the white one, I believe it comes in many colors.
7. Deluxe Wallet Leather blah blah blah Avoid...cheaply made...not smart...worthless...though I do like the soft rubber holster...but still...pass on this
8. Mofi Rui Slim This is the case I use most often...claspless leather flip case...feels good in hand...secure...decent product all around. Could be a bit slimmer but it's fine for most use cases IMO.
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1. The Spigen Neo Hybid which is cool but too bulky for my liking.
2. The Nillkin Fruit Series Magnetic closing smart flip case which is meh...too thick, don't like the glossy plastic shell and the magnet closes TOO securely making it cumbersome to open.
3. Yesoo Suction Cup closing case Not smart, not cool....it's designed well and I do like the material...but no.
4. Ionic Bella if this were a smart case it'd be my go to case...slim profile decently built...but alas...just a flip case...if you're looking for a light non-cumbersome flip case that you don't care is smart I'd suggest this.
5. Poetic Slimbook Smartcase with magnetic flap A bit bulky but well built...only complaint is the bulk.
6. Nillkin Fashion Flip smart case I REALLLY want to like this case...but can't...at first it seems perfect (except I stupidly got white...do not get white) but the holder is TOO strong...when removing my N5 from the case the wraparound edges almost removed the bottom from my phone...It's a well built case and like the Ionic bella has a low profile...I'd probably use it if I didn't get the white one, I believe it comes in many colors.
7. Deluxe Wallet Leather blah blah blah Avoid...cheaply made...not smart...worthless...though I do like the soft rubber holster...but still...pass on this
8. Mofi Rui Slim This is the case I use most often...claspless leather flip case...feels good in hand...secure...decent product all around. Could be a bit slimmer but it's fine for most use cases IMO.
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Good comparison. Sounds like you like the Mofi the most, how do you think it will hold up over time? Specifically the folding areas. Now if only some of these would start punching holes for the notification LED.
bblzd said:
Good comparison. Sounds like you like the Mofi the most, how do you think it will hold up over time? Specifically the folding areas. Now if only some of these would start punching holes for the notification LED.
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Yea don't know why the notification light is blocked on most cases. Odd oversight
no ofence but all your cases sux big time.i din't even know that cover case market share exist anymore.
i think unveil your device to see your notifications 50 times a day is a gynourmos waste of time.
good luck.
Thanks.... my wife wants a flip case for her new N5.... You see, there IS a market for them. If someone wants a flip case, let them get a flip case. If they like it, its all good. Enjoy... and thanks for the info.
She throws her phone in her bag, along with keys, water bottles, all sorts of stuff... it'd be nice to have something covered and not getting pummeled all the time.
An $8 smart case, sounds perfect for what I need out of it.
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Thanks.... my wife wants a flip case for her new N5.... You see, there IS a market for them. If someone wants a flip case, let them get a flip case. If they like it, its all good. Enjoy... and thanks for the info.
She throws her phone in her bag, along with keys, water bottles, all sorts of stuff... it'd be nice to have something covered and not getting pummeled all the time.
An $8 smart case, sounds perfect for what I need out of it.
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I have flip cases, rock elegant slim flip, cruzerlite flip and also recently got the Seidio Ledger flip. The ledger is by far the best I have used thus far. I posted a review of it already. Actually I just updated the thread that had info on the case and I edited it to a review of the case.:silly:
Sorry I don't want to hijack the thread, but btt. Thanks for the review of the many cases out there. There are bunches! Just take a look at AliExpress!! LOL Anyway...keep posting!
I just bought the official quick cover and I love it. Aside from the obvious stupid shortcomings (incomplete close and no notification hole. It's slim profile and feel is awesome.
I'm looking for a flip case with a cutout for notification led, any tips? I like the quick cover, so something in that style would be great. I'm not a fan of too much bulk.
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I'm looking for a flip case with a cutout for notification led, any tips? I like the quick cover, so something in that style would be great. I'm not a fan of too much bulk.
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It wouldn't be hard to just punch out a small hole in the case of your liking. Either way it will probably never line up perfectly either. Those cases always shift from side to side.