I'm trying to find a decent horizontal leather holster for my new S3.
I'm talking about something that looks like the attached file. (apparently I am too lame yet to use a url)
I really like this case but I need it sooner than 2-3 weeks that it would take to ship from Hong Kong. So, if someone has an idea where I can find this case stateside or something similar that will hold the phone with a thin protective case like the Rock case. It should also either have 2 belt loops or a snap that keeps the clip from sliding off my belt.
Thanks.
Check your local ATT corporate store. I ordered a couple leather cases off of ebay and amazon but something was always wrong with them. Either felt cheap or to small to fit my GS3 with a thing case on it. The one at ATT cost as much as the 5 I ordered online but at least I could place my phone in it to see if it fits before I bought it. The case itself has two belt loops and a plastic clip that is not removable. It literally feels like it was made for the GS3 with a small case on it.
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I ended up ordering the one from ebay. I know the quality is likely to be bad, but I am extremely hard on these things. I have a hard time paying for a holster that is just going to be broken in 2 months anyway. Even the holsters I get from the stores are this way. In any case, I ordered the holster + black shell combo. I'll see about giving it a quick review when I get them in.
Thanks for the suggestions all.
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I just bought a $3 (with shipping) plastic case with belt clip on Ebay, and it was a bust. Its securing clip locks into the detent for the battery cover and the only way to remove the phone from the case is to wrestle it loose, and in most cases the battery cover pops off in the process. Unacceptable.
I only need a cheap case for the gym, something that gives access to the earphone jack and has a belt clip. I would also like for the phone to be removable easily. Any other time and the phone stays in my pocket. Any recommendations?
Why not try one of the arm band pouches that people always put their iDevice in?
iclick said:
I just bought a $3 (with shipping) plastic case with belt clip on Ebay, and it was a bust. Its securing clip locks into the detent for the battery cover and the only way to remove the phone from the case is to wrestle it loose, and in most cases the battery cover pops off in the process. Unacceptable.
I only need a cheap case for the gym, something that gives access to the earphone jack and has a belt clip. I would also like for the phone to be removable easily. Any other time and the phone stays in my pocket. Any recommendations?
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You get what you paid for.
iclick said:
I just bought a $3 (with shipping) plastic case with belt clip on Ebay, and it was a bust. Its securing clip locks into the detent for the battery cover and the only way to remove the phone from the case is to wrestle it loose, and in most cases the battery cover pops off in the process. Unacceptable.
I only need a cheap case for the gym, something that gives access to the earphone jack and has a belt clip. I would also like for the phone to be removable easily. Any other time and the phone stays in my pocket. Any recommendations?
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If you don't have a case on your phone, check this out. More than 3 bucks but this is the type of thing you're looking for:
Can't hyper link, I'm apparently too new.
Search on amazon for "Seidio Spring-Clip Holster"
You really just need a holster.
i bought this case and really like it,
http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Wirel...RL0U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325123854&sr=8-4
6.55 shipped
belt holster is rotatable and has a velvetish lining to protect the screen it is my main case out of the 4 i bought
Go to Verizon and get one..... Yea its 20 bucks... But Hella worth it......
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i bought this case and really like it,
http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Wirel...RL0U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325123854&sr=8-4
6.55 shipped
belt holster is rotatable and has a velvetish lining to protect the screen it is my main case out of the 4 i bought
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I got this case when I first got the phone. I wasn't sure I would like it. That was 8 months ago.
About a mount back, I took the clip off my belt and just dropped the clip on the floor in the bedroom. Somewhere in the process I stepped on it and cracked it. So at $7 I just bought two more (the cracked one actually still worked fine).
This case usually is great because of the texture that keeps it from slipping.
But just last night at work, I was carrying my phone and as I moved it from one hand to the other, it slipped. It went crashing to the concrete floor and slid about 8 feet. I can't find a mark on the phone or case anywhere. hard to believe but even the case is spotless from the fall to the concrete.
One of the best investments I have made right there.
Amazon/Verizon Holster
That Amazon/Verizon Holster is the same one I have. But I overpaid at Verizon. $20. Get it at Amazon. Verizon makes enough in overcharging. It is the exact same one. I really like it also. But I will warn you, this one too is a bit tough to get out of the holster without "popping the back. It is made to be snug. The brand Imprinted on mine is Qmadix. Hope this helps.
Jester1614 said:
i bought this case and really like it,
http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Wirel...RL0U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325123854&sr=8-4
6.55 shipped
belt holster is rotatable and has a velvetish lining to protect the screen it is my main case out of the 4 i bought
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This. Ordered it with amazon prime yesterday and got it today. Also let me be the first to tell you I have tried just about every case, and this basic shell/holster always comes out best.
Jester1614 said:
i bought this case and really like it,
http://www.amazon.com/Verizon-Wirel...RL0U/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1325123854&sr=8-4
6.55 shipped
belt holster is rotatable and has a velvetish lining to protect the screen it is my main case out of the 4 i bought
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I got this a verizon for $20. Like another poster, I was really happy with it untol I stepped on the belt clip on the flor and cracked it. Found it on Anazon and bought two. This works VERY well IMHO. I've tried others, and always return to this.
I have been using the Platinum case with clip from Best Buy. I believe its the same as the Seido. Looks great, and has protected the phone well, and the clip is easy and convenient to use.
Shipping is double the cost of the holster! Are they still $20 at Verizon?
This was my favorite case for my Droid X! Always seemed to come back to this one bc of its size and it comes with a belt clip.
I have the platinum case that came with a belt clip that you can attach to the cover.
But it was about $30 if I remember.
Anyone have a side case with a solid belt clip that they are using with a Diztronic (TPU-cases)?
I have been trying the pocket and shirt pocket but so far its driving me nuts. I think I need to go back to a belt holster but I like my current case so im looking into holsters like this:
http://www.shopandroid.com/ecolife-hydro-side-case/4A120A8418.htm
The issue I have with many of this style is the poor belt clip lacking something from the bottom to keep it from sliding off.
Verizon sells one. Back before the LTE version came out, I walked into a local store with my GSM version and had them pull out whatever accessories they had that could work.
It's the biggest generic one they sell, ~$20. It's got a clip, not belt loops. I have a Diztronic TPU case on mine, and it stretched the case quite a bit, but at least it fits. The salesperson had a RAZR with a case, and her's also just barely fit (they're almost the same height).
I personally am looking now at the plastic holsters where you can snap in the cased phone.
Seidio makes really good holsters that sometimes can accept other cases on them . The draw back is Seidio is very proud of their cases and holsters . Im sure there will be cheaper alternatives coming out shortly .
There's a nice thread on this forum that summarizes 4-5 different holsters. The Seidio one is about $25 or so, without the case even. There's a real cheap $7+ one from htcpedia, which I have incoming, but reviews have not been good =P.
the siedio surface holster fits a tpu case pretty well. i added some "shims" to tighten it up some using the loop part of velcro on the bottom retainer tabs of the holster and it fits perfectly.
it's actually my current combo that i'm using.
I have spent 20+ hours trying to find a belt clip case offering moderate to extreme protection that allows the screen to face outward and have not been able to find a single case that meets my criteria.
I have dismissed the Otterbox Defender & Griffin Survivor because of their built in screen protectors and the Rokbed v3 because of the belt clip.
I found several inexpensive ones that do not offer enough protection including the Puregear Utilitarian.
Reason I don't want the built in screen protector is I use anti fingerprint protectors and removing the built in protectors is not an option because it leaves the adhesive residue.
I am at this point astounded at the difficulty I'm having finding a belt clip case for my new S3 and would be most grateful for any suggestions.
The OB defender screen plastic can be removed. Thats how i use mine, No screen plastic with a regular self adheseive film. Best thing i could of done to it. I havent had issues with the rubber stretching, but you can boil the rubber liner for 5 minutes then let it cool to make it shrink again.
I was going to order the Defender last night until I saw the reviews on Otter's website. 26 of 49 reviewers would not recommend it to a friend, many stated the outer rubber casing becomes lose after 2-3 months and previous Otter users said they were dissatisfied with the overall quality. There were various other complaints too. I was going to put up with the fingerprint smudges until I watched a You Tube review of the Griffin Survivor. I really don't want to have to take an exacto knife to a brand new fairly expensive case either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952537
1slow4G,
Many, many thanks for posting the above link. It looks like removing the screen protector may be my only option as this Body Glove case may be my only option.( My guess is it is not anti-fingerprint.) The Tough Suit is more protective than the Body Glove case on my Captivate Galaxy S.
The below links for the Monaco aluminum case is exactly how my Captivate Body Glove case functions and I would have ordered it if it was a non-metal case. I have read on these forums that the aluminum degrades phone signal strength and can effect the GPS & NFC functions which leaves me wondering why anyone would use an aluminum case. The You Tube review states the 3 holes on the back of the Monaco case are to prevent phone radio & GPS interference but there is no mention of NFC interference and since the NFC tile is on the battery there is no hole in the battery area so I'm highly skeptical. In fact I'm going to start another thread asking for others thoughts and experiences with aluminum cases.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0091KZ6UO/ref=gno_cart_title_2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiRjUZjm2bc
An additional benefit to the removable belt clip used on my Captivate Body Glove (the Monaco does not have the kickstand feature) is the kickstand incorporated into the belt clip which allows both portrait & landscape orientation (a feature I use all of the time). I also like the ability to quickly remove the belt clip and store it in my center console cupholder when using my Akron car dock. (I'm thinking the Tough Suite holster is probably to large to fit in the cupholder.)
If anyone else has suggestions please post as I think after 20+ hours trying to find a case that does what my current case does I have reached the desperation stage.................lol. But seriously I had no clue it would be this difficult to replicate the case features and screen protector I now use.
I got this one http://www.case123.com/Ballistic-SG-MAXX-Rugged-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-p/p01ssi930hy004bk_bal.htm from ebay for 9.95$ you can set the phone on the belt clip facing in or out. It also comes with a plastic screen protector, which is removable. I personally didn't like the screen protector, so I don't use it.
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Ebay link It seems it was sold out, but I guess you could find a similar offer on ebay.
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jgaf said:
I got this one http://www.case123.com/Ballistic-SG-MAXX-Rugged-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-p/p01ssi930hy004bk_bal.htm from ebay for 9.95$ you can set the phone on the belt clip facing in or out. It also comes with a plastic screen protector, which is removable. I personally didn't like the screen protector, so I don't use it.
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Ebay link It seems it was sold out, but I guess you could find a similar offer on ebay.
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Did your case come in the actual Ballistic packaging shown in the You Tube review? Reason I'm asking is because the $9.95 price seems way too low and the video shows the holster has a large sticker on it stating the case is only designed for screen in insertion. If yours is the authentic Ballistic SG Maxx are you saying the phone is held as securely screen out as it is screen in? If yours is the authentic one and it does hold as securely screen out as screen in I'm scratching my head trying to figure out why Ballistic put the sticker on the holster. I certainly hope yours is authentic and the phone is just as secure screen out as screen in so I can order it and be done with what has become a ridiculous time consuming ordeal trying to find a case. Makes me wonder how many cases I may have seen that allow screen out or in holster placement but only show a picture of screen in so you have no way of knowing screen out is an option. At this point I'd gladly give up having a kickstand just to be done with trying to find a case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XFnFdK-6mk
The below link from Amazon shows Ballistic SG Maxx cases ranging from $8 to $29 and I'm thinking the $8 ones are knockoffs considering the case is $50 on Ballistics's website but I may be wrong.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ywords=s3+ballistic+sg+maxx+holster+oem+black
I watched a You Tube review of the Seidio Active w/ kickstand & holster last weekend where the reviewer placed the phone in the holster face out for 2 seconds (and it seemed like he was fumbling with it) so I thought that was a case/holster combo that would work. I called Seidio customer support last Monday to verify the screen out holster placement and was told yes, screen in or screen out. I called again Wednesday to ask about the extended battery model & desktop cradle but this time was told the non-extended battery model could only be put screen in into the holster. So I called their Tech Support (rather than Customer Support) to get a definitive answer and the individual I spoke with actually went and got one of the cases and said the phone will not fit/attach securely screen out.
The sg maxx is 27 on ebay. Authentic
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mty msi said:
Did your case come in the actual Ballistic packaging shown in the You Tube review? Reason I'm asking is because the $9.95 price seems way too low and the video shows the holster has a large sticker on it stating the case is only designed for screen in insertion. If yours is the authentic Ballistic SG Maxx are you saying the phone is held as securely screen out as it is screen in? If yours is the authentic one and it does hold as securely screen out as screen in I'm scratching my head trying to figure out why Ballistic put the sticker on the holster. I certainly hope yours is authentic and the phone is just as secure screen out as screen in so I can order it and be done with what has become a ridiculous time consuming ordeal trying to find a case. Makes me wonder how many cases I may have seen that allow screen out or in holster placement but only show a picture of screen in so you have no way of knowing screen out is an option. At this point I'd gladly give up having a kickstand just to be done with trying to find a case.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XFnFdK-6mk
The below link from Amazon shows Ballistic SG Maxx cases ranging from $8 to $29 and I'm thinking the $8 ones are knockoffs considering the case is $50 on Ballistics's website but I may be wrong.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ywords=s3+ballistic+sg+maxx+holster+oem+black
I watched a You Tube review of the Seidio Active w/ kickstand & holster last weekend where the reviewer placed the phone in the holster face out for 2 seconds (and it seemed like he was fumbling with it) so I thought that was a case/holster combo that would work. I called Seidio customer support last Monday to verify the screen out holster placement and was told yes, screen in or screen out. I called again Wednesday to ask about the extended battery model & desktop cradle but this time was told the non-extended battery model could only be put screen in into the holster. So I called their Tech Support (rather than Customer Support) to get a definitive answer and the individual I spoke with actually went and got one of the cases and said the phone will not fit/attach securely screen out.
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Yeah you're right, my bad, it doesn't really work with the screen facing outwards. I haven't tried until today, I thought it would work since the case has the holes where it snaps the phone to the clip on both side. Either way its a pretty good case and clip, for cheap, AFAIK it's authentic. The seller was selling it as refurbished and it didn't come in an official Ballistic Box, but it has the logo on the case and the clip. Sorry about the confusion again , hope you find what you are looking for.
I've been browsing Amazon and all of them seem to have their flaws. Can anyone recommend a good belt holster for the S3? I want to get one for my dad.
masterkenobi said:
I've been browsing Amazon and all of them seem to have their flaws. Can anyone recommend a good belt holster for the S3? I want to get one for my dad.
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After some more research and googling this morning, I ended up buying the Seidio surface case and belt clip combo:
http://sf-planet.store.buy.com/p/se...combo-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/235516444.html
Got some good reviews on Amazon, and found this place to be the cheapest place to get it (free shipping, no tax).
Ive heard nothing but good things about seidio surface
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I'm using a Tmobile branded belt holster/case combo.
$30 gets you a very smooth and skin tight back case that has a built-in stand and a easy clip, rotable belt holster
I like it very much so far.
gothicdeathvr2 said:
I'm using a Tmobile branded belt holster/case combo.
$30 gets you a very smooth and skin tight back case that has a built-in stand and a easy clip, rotable belt holster
I like it very much so far.
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i wanted that seidio holster as well but it was $30 so i settled for a reiko holder. i got it for $5 but now its $7. hurry and grab this if you want it in black. there arent much left. only complaint i have is that when i place the phone screen outward, the top release clip sometimes doesnt retract back all the way and it takes the plastic casing with it. but besides that, no complaints. adds a good 8th of an inch to the front of the phone so if you happen to drop it face down, it'll be safe for the most part. also the clip rotates, and idk if you got the part where the phone can be secured facing the front or back lol
http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Hols...id=1357167236&sr=8-1&keywords=reiko+galaxy+s3
Waiting on Seidio to come out with their G4 belt holsters, is there any other ones out there? Tried the Best Buy one, Platinum case, but it fits really snug and I think it's because of the slight curve of the screen. If you look at the middle there is a nice gap there but then nothing and the ends, and it's really sung going in. And it just ads a crap load of bulk.
I love the naked phone and thinking of looking for a horizontal leather pouch with a belt clip and just slide the phone in and out. Not that cheap crap but a good solid belt clip and quality leather.
NiteIze is an option
I have not purchased one yet, but I think the Nite Ize make an option for a cheap leather or rugged. They usually run about $15-25 depending on seller and availability. I linked below to the examples, but if you are just looking for temporary either should work.
My friends run the vertical version of the non-leather for their Note 3 and LG G3, as they tend to be more roomier and take more abuse than the leather versions.
Leather
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Executive-Horizontal-Motorola/dp/B00J51ON58/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1434169237&sr=8-9&keywords=nite+ize+horizontal+case+leather
Non-leather:
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Sideways-Horizontal-X-large/dp/B00N8ZRLGK/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1434168693&sr=8-10&keywords=nite+ize+horizontal+case
gottria said:
Waiting on Seidio to come out with their G4 belt holsters, is there any other ones out there? Tried the Best Buy one, Platinum case, but it fits really snug and I think it's because of the slight curve of the screen. If you look at the middle there is a nice gap there but then nothing and the ends, and it's really sung going in. And it just ads a crap load of bulk.
I love the naked phone and thinking of looking for a horizontal leather pouch with a belt clip and just slide the phone in and out. Not that cheap crap but a good solid belt clip and quality leather.
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Hi.
I ordered 2 of these through Amazon.co.uk, (seller is Smart-Kingsourse, ships from Hong Kong) "Kingsource (TM) LG G4 Premium Leather Horizontal holster pouch With Magnetic Clasp And Belt Clip (LG G4, Litchi black)" they just arrived this morning and seem quite good. There was a stylus and (film type) screen protector in the parcel which I wasn't expecting and although I've only been using them an hour I'm pretty happy with the case and there's plenty of room for the leather backed G4 to slide easily in and out. Might be worth you having a look.
Cheers.
Eoin.
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I have not purchased one yet, but I think the Nite Ize make an option for a cheap leather or rugged. They usually run about $15-25 depending on seller and availability. I linked below to the examples, but if you are just looking for temporary either should work.
My friends run the vertical version of the non-leather for their Note 3 and LG G3, as they tend to be more roomier and take more abuse than the leather versions.
Leather
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Executive-Horizontal-Motorola/dp/B00J51ON58/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1434169237&sr=8-9&keywords=nite+ize+horizontal+case+leather
Non-leather:
http://www.amazon.com/Nite-Ize-Sideways-Horizontal-X-large/dp/B00N8ZRLGK/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1434168693&sr=8-10&keywords=nite+ize+horizontal+case
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They actually sell these at Home Depot, love the case except they close using velcro. Which is great till you go to open it in a quite place then all you hear is rip.