My friend was really obsessed with putting his phone on a bike mount he kind of setup himself, and he had a couple of growing pains where the assembly that it was clipped two fell off the bike TWICE today.. He has the same INCIPIO case that I do. Anyways I thought i'd post all these pictures for anyone considering the case or anyone just wondering how certain cases hold up to certain things.. Now again it had half the mount still attached to the phone when it fell which probably added a little extra weight and each time it fell it landed on a different corner. The cases corners appears to have cracked so it did its job, but on one corner (not sure if it was the first fall or second fall) the phone does appear to have formed some hairline cracks in the corner of the phone (why they didnt make that small band around this phone metal is beyond me!)
You can barely see them but they are there.. His screen was still fine (thast what matters) and the phone stil functinos perfectly, so thats a testament to the case i'm sure, but I'm already looking at some others.. without further ado, here are the pics.
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Screen is fine tho
and that is why we use cases. better to break a cheap case, than a 600 dollar phone.
scarrmrcc said:
and that is why we use cases. better to break a cheap case, than a 600 dollar phone.
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impressive functioning of that case.
I have the same case but white . Glad to know !
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scarrmrcc said:
and that is why we use cases. better to break a cheap case, than a 600 dollar phone.
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Episode 4: Torture testing the Samsung Galaxy S3:
http://cnettv.cnet.com/episode-4-to...-1_53-50127620.html?tag=api?tag=mobile_social
Three drops without a case, and S3 keeps on ticking (on top of freezing, heat, dunk in water tests.)
Third test was a 7~8 foot drop (again with no case) and it survived.
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Case did its job, but get a case for drop protection make sure it can be reused in the same situation again. Otterbox defender, trident kraken, ballistic sg maxx.
I have the kraken and dropped it a dozen times and tossed out at people (who can't catch), case and phone still look brand new.
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doesnt exactly bode well for the case
if 2 drops damaged the case pretty badly and still managed to damage the phone then I wouldnt trust it anymore
time for an otterbox defender
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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.
This is how the body glove case fits the captivate, sorry the screen is a little dirty but this is the best fitting case i have seen.
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a lot of rave about this case and i must agree. minimalistic cases that don't add a lot of bulk are the way to go!
i'm definitely ordering one when i get mine. thanks for the pics. i can clearly see how high it raises in the front.
have you had any issue with the case scratching the back of your phone? or if it decreases signal/GPS? (see this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764406)
This case fits perfectly. I haven't noticed any difference with gps either, it wasnt working before the case and still isnt working. As for the case scratching the phone, I dont think that will happen because the case isnt hard enough to scratch and I still have the plastic on the back of my phone.
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i have this case and it does fit well, i'm not a fan of the back, but alas this is really all we've got right now. i also noticed that i have scratches on the front bezel near the top and bottom of the phone. i think maybe dust or debris get trapped there and just start to rub. i dont think there is a way to fix it though. i had the same issue with cases and the metal bezel on my iphone.
What is this case made from, and how does it feel? Just curious
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Its gel/rubber, it feels really good and durable. Adds a nice grip to the phone...
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Where did you pick it up at?
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Where did you pick it up at?
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I think most people have found them at AT&T Stores, though they can be found online if you search hard enough.
See: hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761355
I picked up a body glove from Best Buy. I waited until they unboxed them and tied it before I went and checked out. Great fit, flexible but thick and offers decent protection. Not what you would get from a hard case, but one of the better gloves I have tried. 24 plus tax.
This is the case I am using until Otterbox releases something I like better. I am not too sure I need an otterbox but I have no issues with this case (body glove)
It fits just fine and offers enough protection for my needs.
I picked up the gel case from samsung's website that says galaxy s on the back, it is pricy at 30 bucks but it fits and looks awesome and has actual raised buttons which is great,i had an all black one but this is a sweet phone and I want it to look sweet, if you spent 200 or more to get a sweet phone spend 30 bucks and get the nicest case made that looks awesome as well, ya know what maybe it was 20 bucks can't remember
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Just picked this up for £9.95 from Phones 4U and I'm really impressed with it.
Nice mesh effect with a silver Galaxy S 2 badge.
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Looks really nice from here but did you realize its full of holes .
jje
JJEgan said:
Looks really nice from here but did you realize its full of holes .
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Yeah... Ive written off its waterproofing ability!
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Any pics ?
How is the grip/feel? Does it feel rubbery/tacky; or plastic/smooth/slippery? LOL
I wish I could find this thing in the U.S. All I have found is Hong Kong/UK, Paypal only, 2-3 weeks delivery etc...
Try ebay a seller selling for 7.95 or offer. I made £5 offer and they excepted, awaiting delivery, some1 has a pic on a different thread. Looks very nice!!!
I also have one of these, but it leaves the top and bottom exposed, so I also use the HTC HD7 leather pouch and with the hard case it combines perfect, got the leather pouch from o2 but they are cheaper from amazon ;-)
I got these pictures from another site:
http://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/995514-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/page__st__90
Here is what the original author had to say about it:
Previous pics online stores of the official case don't give the impression of it looking as expensive as it does in person so hopefully my pics will help change that
The material is plastic/rubberised but it's not as rubbery as other cases, it won't show finger greasy marks like others and appears to be black inside and out so chips/scrapes won't show the undercoat which is good news as my Desire case had white showing on every edge!
I like the drilled look too, I don't think it's to help heat escape but more a design feature and does help grip too.
It also provides a bit of a lip on the front so if the phone is placed face down then the screen is protected from surface contact.
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After dropping my phone in my room last night, it's been relegated to storage, impacted with carpeted floor, and shot off out the door, phone left on the floor screen down. Imagine that in the high street, even if it offers minimum protection it should atleast stay on the phone.
Yes we all heard about your accident
You got unlucky, that is all.
dunno mate i'm pretty careful and a little OCD about fitment, but it was off my desk, i mean surely a little more sturdy?
Something occured to me in the office, some thin doublesided tape could work wonders.
I think you got unlucky dude
My HTC Magic suffered a facial scare (the girls love scars, afterall!) yet my Desire was fine
do you have the link of ebay? I cant find this case anywhere.
try here, if you are in the uk:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0050N42QU/
I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
Well, im using a pretty cheap one with kickstand which i really like. Found it on ebay at about USD$7.00. Its double layered, and protects the phone A LOT. Im also using a Zagg Screen Protector too. I want to keep my phone as close to new as possible.
Yeah i hear ya lol i got mine for cheap on ebay too, i have an iphone screen protector on LOL it fits because well... the ENTIRE iphone is the size of our screen *flex* but anyway
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I'm currently using a standard black soft case but am looking for a change of pace.. What are you guys using? What works well for you?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2055522
I use this
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Consist of two parts
Has a rotating clip that can be converted to a stand
And the sliding parts that house the phone can be inserted in both sides if you want the screen to be inside and protected.
I bought it from local market ... Only 6$
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Q&A or Accessories would have been the correct sub-forum for this thread, maybe a mod will move it for us.
I started with a OB Defender, moved to the Trident Kraken, and now I use the OB Commuter. I also have a skin that is made for a 3rd party extended battery, but I have never used the battery or skin.
OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
I have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007K5H4YS/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00
Along with a white Fantom tempered glasss screen protector:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/fantom
Love the combo; looks sweet, quite safe, and an unexpected side effect: the ladies dig it.
(sorry about the pic, my N7 is the only other camera I have at the moment...)
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OB and trident are so expensive lol i feel like any hard case would be fine.. i dont drop my phone lol and $50 is pretty crazy...
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Well.. It depends. If you drop your phone right now and bust the screen you are going to spend way more fixing it. If you drop/scratch/ding your body/screen but dont break it then you are stuck looking at a flawed/ugly phone. With OB or Trident you are most likely not going to have these problems. I have dropped mine over and over but under the case is a flawless phone that looks like it just came out of the box. And under my ZAGG is a screen that has never been touched by a human finger. When I go to sell it, the price will reflect that.
Additionally the port covers are a must for me and are mostly only found on those cases. Just search for the threads on "wont charge / usb not working / etc". My old roommate had to send hers in for a replacement because of issues with the charging port.
You get what you pay for, for sure.
I use the Rearth Ringke Slim, and the Ringbo screen protector from the same company. The case is very slim and low profile, but probably doesn't offer the best protection from a major drop.
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I am using Amzer back Tpu pudding case for my nexus 5 black, yesterday when i removed my case for cleaning the phone i found that there is mark which is in the image below. Actully there are around 7 like this and i think it is caused by the case when dust is trapped and due to the presure when i wear sometimes a tight jeans it causes this.
Is there any one who us having this issue?
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This kinda thing will happen with most of the cases. Soft TPU material or not, over a period of time there will be lint stuck under it which will scratch the back plate! It can't be helped. The corners of the device are also prone to scratches when using cases.
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This kinda thing will happen with most of the cases. Soft TPU material or not, over a period of time there will be lint stuck under it which will scratch the back plate! It can't be helped. The corners of the device are also prone to scratches when using cases.
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Now i will not use any case in my phones ever.
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Now i will not use any case in my phones ever.
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That's one of the reasons why I use pouches. I bought a handmade one few weeks ago and I'm loving it!
When the phone goes to my pocket, it's in the pouch so that it doesn't get scratched and when it's out, I use it naked.
However, if you're clumsy and tend to drop your phone, pouches aren't for you.
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vin4yak said:
That's one of the reasons why I use pouches. I bought a handmade one few weeks ago and I'm loving it!
When the phone goes to my pocket, it's in the pouch so that it doesn't get scratched and when it's out, I use it naked.
However, if you're clumsy and tend to drop your phone, pouches aren't for you.
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I am very carefull with my device. I do not keep my device on any hard surface. Accident's can happen thats why i was using the back cover. Jeans pockets are soft they wont scratch my Nexus 5. From now on only scratch gaurd would be used nothing else. Pouch would be difficult for me in keeping inside and taking out the phone every time. And thanks for replying:good:
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