ok, so im no photographer, but hopefully these pics will give you guys some idea of how this case fits and look on our phone. this is not professional review, so judge for yourself and decide if you think this case suits your needs. just for reference, i have a nano optics screen protector on right now
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i personally prefer the otterbox. the built in screen protector, solid build and clean look won me over. for me the kraken looks too "industrial", has no built in screen protector and the silicone insert felt flimsy and didnt cover as much of the bezel as i wouldve liked. the kickstand and speaker covers are a nice touch, but not enough for this case to be my every day case. just my .02 :good:
RELEASE THE KRAKEN!
Sorry just had to and mine is on the way. I'll post pics of the green when I get it.
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Funny, everytime I see the this case I think of that darn film too... an elemental beast.
Thanks mrmako777 for the pics. I was on the fence about this and the Otterbox but for some reason chose this. I prefer the phone sans protection but I have a feeling I'm going to be sorry if I don't find a good case.
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Thanks for the pics. My green Kraken should be here any day now. Waiting for the camo otterbox defender to come out, then I'll compare em and see what I like better.
Thanks for the pics. They are much appreciated. Keep them pics rolling.
Thanks for the pics and review
I am probably going to order the Kraken anyway...I am not too happy with the Otterbox Defender...I just expected more, maybe too much hype?
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I am probably going to order the Kraken anyway...I am not too happy with the Otterbox Defender...I just expected more, maybe too much hype?
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Same here, but I'm not really diggin my defender either. Still rocking my sg maxx. Thinking I may order the kraken tomorrow and see how I like it.
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Thanks for the pics. I only have the aegis version =(
I'm loving my Kraken with my bike mount. I personally prefer the hardshell in the outside than vise versa.
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It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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That's great news!
Do you have a link to the one you purchased? Can you maybe provide some pics showing how it looks and fits?
Thanks!
Yes, pictures please and name brand would help too. Thanks.
I only buy these cases for my phones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item19bdd47b38#ht_2668wt_930
There soft but firm
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It fits the Vibrant perfectly and all the holes lineup
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also would be interested in hearing more details/seeing pics
Agree with everyone else, please post pictures!
No camera right now, I should have a cheap one in the next few days.
here you guys go.
Nice! How does it feel in hand?
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feels nice and it has a lot more grip to it.
Does it collect a lot of dust?
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Why would it collect dust ? never herd of any cases that collect.
The only problem with these type cases is the clear ones tend to turn yellow in a few months, the colored ones don't
now they have 7 cases, for only 17.99 great deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/7x-Silicone-TPU...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41516143c4
wc326 said:
now they have 7 cases, for only 17.99 great deal
http://cgi.ebay.com/7x-Silicone-TPU...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item41516143c4
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oh wow.
if I were keeping my phone more than 4 months I wold buy them but the Vibrant is just to hold me over until Emerald gets here.
Here are some pics of the "gel" case
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Thank you Siberslug!
Just bought myself a case after seeing your thread. Thanks for posting!
My Vibrant gets here tomorrow, I'm even more excited now!
Welcome! The edges are more sturdy than the t-mobile case is, but the center is still flimsy.
It is also not nearly as sticky as the t-mobile case, which is a GOOD thing to me. It still has a grip to it, but it isn't so difficult to stick in my pocket (or pull back out)
I just received mine today...
This is the one I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Gel-Case-...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2a05dbdb
I was worried that it would be a loose fit but it fits very snugly on to the phone. You have to try very hard to pry it off, which is good!
It's more plastic like than it is a gel like material but it feels very nice in your hands. The feel of it will get smoother after a few days of use once all the oils from my skin get onto it.
I ordered it on 7/19 and received it today on 7/26 and paid $2.98 for everything!
Just buy it in TMO + the screen protector. Pfft. I spent 600 on the phone. another 40 bucks for a case + screen protector. is nothng.
Hey there guys...i just ordered my s3 and i saw a few videos where the s3 screen breaks very easily!
I also read the silicone cases or the TPU ones provide excellent shock resistance so i'm thinking of buying one!
What do you think?Which case will provide more protection to my phones screen? (i'm only intrested on not breaking the screen,the scratches etc are lower priority...)
I also ordered an InvisibleShield not that it'll make much difference but i'm just sayin'...
For me.. Both!
There are some cases that has both soft (mostly tpu) and hard frames stacked together for better protection. I'm thinking getting SGP Neo Hybrid when it's released. I believe someone post this video somewhere. But, I couldn't find any image of it. I used it for my galaxy s2, and it was bomb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgpahRniVkU&list=UUUvIsQMxWWJ_1ajxu5plOFw&index=2&feature=plcp
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For me.. Both!
There are some cases that has both soft (mostly tpu) and hard frames stacked together for better protection. I'm thinking getting SGP Neo Hybrid when it's released. I believe someone post this video somewhere. But, I couldn't find any image of it. I used it for my galaxy s2, and it was bomb.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgpahRniVkU&list=UUUvIsQMxWWJ_1ajxu5plOFw&index=2&feature=plcp
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Now that might be the sweetest case I've seen!
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ballistic has release their shell gel case http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s-3-ballistic-shell-gel-series-case
only one color so far
Thanks guys!
Wow...i really loved that ballistic one!
Do they sell international though?I'm from greece...
or maybe Otterbox defender.. the price is good too, for the quality..
That neo hybrid looks amazing!!!!!!!!
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Is that neo hybrid available yet? I cant find anything other than that video. How much did they run for the S2?
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http://list.qoo10.com.sg/item/SHIP-IN-24-HRS-PREMIUM-LEATHER/406272563
Dunno about you, but I've ordered this one, it looks well made and quite thin, protects all my corners, front and back, and most importantly, looks sooooo pretttty :silly:
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I'm using one of the Rocks Sand series cases that I picked up locally for ~10 USD. Big fan of the texture, very easy to grip and it doesn't look bad at all with my pebble blue S3.
One of the biggest bonuses I think is that the headphone jack up top isn't obstructed as it was with some of the previous rubber cases I used with my S2. Headphones with right angle plugs had problems being inserted firmly.
I bought 3 ebay tpu cases for my galaxy s3 and they all have horrible fitment =(...stay away from them
Just got my first case. $5 and it feels like it. Very. Thin, has what appears to be decent grip on the side but hard to tell without the phone. I bought it for the kickstand but it feels pretty cheesy to say the least. It won't even hold itself straight up on its own. If it works well with the actual phone I'll take the time to update my feelings about it.
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I'll get in to details later, just posting the pic's now. Will be answering questions as they come along.
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Next to the case i'm keeping UAG, in fact i'll be ordering the matte black as well. More Pic's of UAG case
Which case do you like better. I've eliminated all cases but these two. The Maxx has the edge though because of the holster.
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This case felt good in my hand, the only negative thing I can say about this one, is that the silicone was a little big. If you take a look at the last two pictures, you can see that the phone has room to move. The first pic is w/ the phone pushed all the way up, and the following pic is w/ it pushed down... That's the only defect I saw.
Between the heftiest 3... Ballistic SG Maxx, Otterbox Defender, and Trident Kraken, I would recommend them in that order.
But not the UAG? Interesting...
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But not the UAG? Interesting...
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The UAG is not a dual layer case like the sg maxx,otterbox,kraken. It's still a great case but it's one piece.
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This case felt good in my hand, the only negative thing I can say about this one, is that the silicone was a little big. If you take a look at the last two pictures, you can see that the phone has room to move. The first pic is w/ the phone pushed all the way up, and the following pic is w/ it pushed down... That's the only defect I saw.
Between the heftiest 3... Ballistic SG Maxx, Otterbox Defender, and Trident Kraken, I would recommend them in that order.
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humm give it to Valdes i thing that he will need it to stop Ronaldo & co
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It's not a heavy duty case, IMO. It's the one I have chosen.
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Is there a gap in between the screen and the lip when you removed the screen cover? Would a self-adheseive film make up the gap? How are the port covers, do they open by them selves like some otterbox cases in the past?
I have a custom skin on the back of my phone and am looking for a case that has a completely clear back but perhaps tpu sides or bumper to have some grip. Anyone have ideas? I can't find any
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Use a bumper.
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Use a bumper.
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I second that, or use the clear genuine Samsung tpu cases
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You mean a bumper case like this one?
You can find this galaxy s3 case on TVC Mall.
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Even yesterday i did a massive search on ebay for S3 cases. Went over 50 pages with 200 hits each. I can't tell you specifically where but i can tell you there're definitly cases like the ones you want there. Seen plenty of clear ones hard and soft sillicone, maybe there's one you'd like.
Hmm...I was hoping for a clear solid back to protect it as well. Most of them have a frosted back ;___;
i hate to have a thicker device, but the bumper has already protected my device 3 times from getting serously damaged.
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Hmm...I was hoping for a clear solid back to protect it as well. Most of them have a frosted back ;___;
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Look at Tech21, they have a bumper/clear back that sounds like what you are looking for.
for a quickie five below stores have S3 cases including a tpu case with a rigid mostly transparent back which would "show off" custom backs quite nicely. REALLY good fit and quality for $5 review coming soon.
http://www.ilgtech.com/phones/s3/TPU/index.html
If your looking for a good quality bumper, I'll sell you my Draco bumper for $40+Shipping or you can offer. I have the Flare Red with the original box and all the original parts. I used it for less than a week. No scratches or dents. In perfect condition.
http://www.dracodesignusa.com/draco-s3-aluminum-bumper-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-flare-red/
You can get it for 68~ with a 30%off coupon in another thread here.
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You can get it for 68~ with a 30%off coupon in another thread here.
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Didn't know bout that. Switching it to $40+Shipping
I'll pass on the alumnium since I hear aluminum reduces radio strength. Thanks though!
am trying to get the best protection . for my GS3 . i had the obex great protection but made my phone sound like ****. looking at the griffin, box ballistic HC which i had on my EVO. or maybr wait for the lifebox?
I'm a huge fan of the casemate phantom.
Ive heard u can take off the "membrane" covering the speaker on the obex case
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Try out the otterbox or Kayscase. Otterbox has more protection, larger and more expensive while kayscase makes ones that are slimmer and cheaper.
The Griffin Survivor suffers from some sounds issues. I took the membrane out over the speaker, problem solved.
Other then that it's a great case, I gladly demo the drop protection by throwing and dropping for the heck of it.
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OP you still have the obex case? If you're willing to sell it shoot me a PM.
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Man i just love me UAC case. It is light, good looking and really protects my phone. I suggest you take a look,
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if you're looking for a protective case with delicate design, a good try on DSstyles. The cases from them work well for my S3 so far.
I like the Diztronics one the best.
The Ballistic HC has finally been released! Get 20% off till February 15 with coupon code 'ALL4LOVE'
http://www.goballisticcase.com/coll...-galaxy-s-iii-ballistic-hard-core-series-case
otterbox have great cases.
I love my UAG Case (Urban Armor Gear). great protection without too much bulk. And the orange looks brilliant.
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I love my UAG Case (Urban Armor Gear). great protection without too much bulk. And the orange looks brilliant.
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True^ i have been using UAG for about 2 months now. Love them.
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Otterbox Defender
I really like my otterbox defender. Very sturdy skeleton includes a durable screen protector similar to like gumdrop cases and shock absorber for the back. the rubber outside is nice to grip and its not the silicone stuff that attracts dust and hair like some do. a little pricey but worth it if you're clumsy like me. also comes in dozens of colors.
SPIGEN have a nice case for S3, little pricey tho