Hello everyone,
I really liked the bumper idea, however i didn't feel like spending nearly $100 on a bumper (not yet, anyway).
I found one on Ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item43b18a7ec8
It looks nowhere near as good as the Draco one, however it does look very nice. It seems to be protective, I've dropped it a couple times and it hasn't gotten severely scratched. No damage to the phone. At $12 it's pretty decent protection. It'll get scratched, but you can easily/cheapily replace it.
Though, I got bored with just the bumper (I get bored way too easily) so I decided to try to get a backplate as well.
Backplate is also dirt cheap: http://www.ebay.com/itm/19071832365...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I bought a blue one, a black one, and a red one to match my outfit. I also bought more bumper colors as well.
The challenge:
Apparently this backplate was a few millimeters thicker than the original. 2-3mm, maybe more. This made getting the bumper on a real challenge, and because of it I messed up my Invisible Shield HD (you'll see what I did in the pic :/). However, once you can actually get it on (takes patience and time) it looks really great. It feels good, too. Feels really really secure.
Drops/Protection:
To start off, the back cover does get scratched. It's really shiny, so they kind of show depending on what color you get. I got a bright red, I've kept it in good condition. For only $7, you could just replace it if it gets too scratched up. Moving on, the bumper seems to be a good protector as well. It's very secure, feels sturdy. I dropped it off the table and it bounced (it was on a thin carpet at a restaurant). No damage. Went ahead and did it again just to show the person I was with, worked pretty well.
Here's some pictures of the blue bumper with the red backplate. Note: I have a good camera but I'm not good with the settings and stuff, apologies if the pictures don't look amazing.
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Love the look. Very Cobra-esque
Im a fan of the bumper w/alt back cover look aswell.
Front was still red when I took the pics, that why no frontal shot on the white/green combo. Doesn't have the same look without the white front. Lol
For bumpers I've got black, green and silver. Waiting on my blue and red still. Battery covers I've stock, stock wrapped in carbon fiber which I want to rewrap to recreate the moto RAZR HD carbon fiber design , red "croc" leather, n dual metal panels in green/white. With a bunch more on the way
msgnyc said:
Love the look. Very Cobra-esque
Im a fan of the bumper w/alt back cover look aswell.
Front was still red when I took the pics, that why no frontal shot on the white/green combo. Doesn't have the same look without the white front. Lol
For bumpers I've got black, green and silver. Waiting on my blue and red still. Battery covers I've stock, stock wrapped in carbon fiber which I want to rewrap to recreate the moto RAZR HD carbon fiber design , red "croc" leather, n dual metal panels in green/white. With a bunch more on the way
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Where did you get the nice back covers? The green one is sick!
found it! http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Frame...r-Door-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-/310445655
I actually got all my battery covers from amazon. Usually thru seller handheld items. Takes about 3-4 weeks to arrive if ordered thru them
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Pics of my new argyle case from Daydeal. So far it's my favorite after using the T-mobile gel case and the Samsung OEM Blue & Black case. Don't get the OEM blue and black case. The black rubs off VERY easily exposing the blue underneath. Very poor quality. And it's too floppy, so I've pulled the phone right out of the case when I had it in my jean pocket on multiple occasions.
All cutouts align very nicely on this case.
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Snazzy how much did this set you back?
talltexan said:
Snazzy how much did this set you back?
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$12.99 with shipping.
Think i found my new case, thanks for posting
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Amazon has them for $5.95 shipped...just ordered one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref...+vibrant&ie=UTF8&qid=1285119984&rnid=15784691
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sold out
canceled order
I have this case for my Vibrant as well... Got it at the T-Mobile store when I picked up my phone (I want to say it was around $10-15) Its a 'soft' hard case if that makes any sense. Its some kind of hard plastic with the outside having some grip. I got the dark gray color case which works out nice since you don't really see the argyle print when its on
hey, I'm not sure if this is the same, but this is the case I am currently using. I had previously been using the gel case from t-mobile and I also have the hard case from Samsung, but this remains my favorite. It comes in multiple colors, I am using the Orange and liked it so much I ordered a green. Cut-outs are perfect and adds little to no bulk to the phone.
check Amazon, under - Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Samsung-Vibrant
Stay away from their Gel cases, total junk & I returned previously.
Hope this helps.
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hey, I'm not sure if this is the same, but this is the case I am currently using. I had previously been using the gel case from t-mobile and I also have the hard case from Samsung, but this remains my favorite. It comes in multiple colors, I am using the Orange and liked it so much I ordered a green. Cut-outs are perfect and adds little to no bulk to the phone.
check Amazon, under - Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Samsung-Vibrant
Stay away from their Gel cases, total junk & I returned previously.
Hope this helps.
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Yes, the Amzer case is the same as this one. Glad you are liking yours as well.
Got mine as a cheapy case until the SGP redesign drops. I knew I wanted a TPU case after reading about how silicon is a dust magnet, and I needed something a little stiffer as well. I searched for "Vibrant TPU" on amazon and found these for around 12 shipped as well. I got the orange one, for no real good reason... Fits really nice and snug, not too hard to take off either. The Amzer ones have a cutout on the battery door around the GALAXY S logo, I believe.
got the same case from handhelditems.com for i think $10 its the smoked argyle, I love it!
Wondering if anyone knows of anywhere to get either like a stainless steel or aluminum backplate for the evo? (to replace battery door, not just go over it)
I've been looking everywhere, and since seeing the stainless steel one for the iphone4 just thought it would look bad ass.
I will pay if someone can make one, it would just be awesome to have a brushed metal back that matched the kickstand!
Thanks!
You know, no matter how good it would look, it'd probably totally screw up your reception.
What if instead, a metal looking plastic backplate? lol
I remember seeing THIS a a few days back. Not sure if this is what you are looking for.
What would be/ is the benefit of an aluminium case like that?
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What would be/ is the benefit of an aluminium case like that?
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I guess protection? Looks super ugly to me though....but hey, to each his own...
A metal battery door would be AWESOME.
It would look neat and flashy, until you started getting nicks and scratches on it. (My ipod ended up looking pretty beat up, craptacular, when I scratched the heck out of the back.)
But with the location of the radios/ antenna.... would it really mess with reception that much? Most are located at the top or the bottom of the phone I thought? Not right in the middle.
@napster
Thanks, but I meant like a metal piece that replaces the back part of the phone u take off to reveal the battery
Any one find one or willing to fabricate??
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That would be pretty awesome. I'd go for it.
I would prefer a wood grain battery cover instead.
http://www.techmagnews.com/wp-content/uploads/images/T_Mobile_myTouch_3G_Fender_Limited_Edition.jpg
That would b awesome, but not that particular one....
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what would be most awesomer would be a black chrome brushed aluminum back cover !
ll, hmm, depends on the price, but if it was a brushed aluminum and black in color, "an actual door, not just a case" id pay 20-30 plus shipping for it
A brilliant idea that would be awesome is a metal backplate , that is similar to the Blackberry Storm's battery door . Granted the same design wouldnt work since the back piece snaps into the phone but a metal door that allowed you to remove the battery without having to take the whole back cover off and putting extra strain on the retaining clips . Just some random thinking for those out there that swap batteries religiously
That would b awesome, like a 2 piece door, one that for into the other that the smaller one popped off right where the battery was....
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I use a magnet mount I got in a truckstop -- it had a stainless steel tab that I stick to the back of the phone -- it then sticks to the magnet when I put it up there, and is pretty secure during travel. If the entire back were stainless, it would work much better.....
A brushed aluminum one would look sooo sick.
I would pay $30-40 for a nicely done one.
only using it for an example,
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maybe a little darker gray or even a brushed black alum.
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I use a magnet mount I got in a truckstop -- it had a stainless steel tab that I stick to the back of the phone -- it then sticks to the magnet when I put it up there, and is pretty secure during travel. If the entire back were stainless, it would work much better.....
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Not so much. Most stainless steel is not magnetic.
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i don't need metal, but heck, even thicker/sturdier plastic would be nice. the backplate feels like it's going to snap in half every time i remove it.
the back of my old hero, on the otherhand, is like a tank
This was not received purposely, my guess is that they packaged up the items and mistakingly sent me somebody elses cause the tracking number they sent me doesn't match what's on the package. I ordered a white carbon fiber battery cover. But I gotta tell ya, this thing is DEAD SEXY! I'm not even mad that I didn't get what I paid for.
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Fit and finish:
The finish is beautiful! I'd say the cover is a bit darker than pictured...when I seen it I didn't think gold I though burnt copper. Very nice color and it's accented with the vertical brush marks which makes it look even better. The cherries on top are the chrome trim around the bezel and the chrome trim around the camera/speaker/flash openings. Also, no gaudy "Galaxy S III" name on the back, it has the SAMSUNG logo embossed on the back and it looks like it was machined, polished aluminum. Very nice! Snapping it on to my phone I was impressed at how precise the fit is. The camera is flush with it's opening with the speaker and flash recessed and looking nice with the chrome trim surrounding them. The chrome bezel lines up perfectly with the bezel of the front side of the phone and doesn't clash nearly as much as I thought it would, it blends in nicely. The charger port cut out is spot on as is the headphone jack cutout. After I stopped drooling the first thing I noticed is added weight makes the GS3 feel much more substantial and solid. So far so good.
Cases:
The only cases I have right now are a Fosmon S type TPU and an Incipio Silicrylic Dual Pro. Apparently this cover adds a little girth cause the TPU case didn't work out. I got it on but it would not wrap around the screen on both sides, one side would but the other would just reach to the edge of the bezel. No bueno. The Incipio fit, but it's very tight. That being said, case fit will be hit or miss.
Functionality:
One concern was signal interference. Cell signal strength seems uneffected but wifi is weaker by 1 bar at the furthest point in my house from my router. I haven't tested NFC yet but will later on. Mobile data connection hasn't seemed to take a hit, based on the updates I just completed for a few apps. Haven't tested bluetooth yet either. So far any signal degredation is minimal and insignificant.
This is the first time I'm actually happy the company messed up my order!
I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!
Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )
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I've been wanting to snag one of these, thanks for the write up!
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No problem
LordGeek said:
Gadgetz ..
Would be nice to post where you got this from !!!
( Yes .. even thou this was sent out in error, where did you originally place your order for the Carbon White cover ? )
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Carbon-Fiber...ccessories&hash=item4ab9e30645#ht_4596wt_1163
My bad
The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.
Vocalize said:
The black aluminium back cover I have seems to be killing signal pretty badly, or I'm getting really unlucky after my water incident.
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After using mine the last two days in varying environments in and around my house as well as out in the community...I have to agree with you. It's too bad cause damn that thing was sexy! But there's a new battery cover in town and I don't miss this one at all...white carbon fiber :good:
Hi guys,
Just wanted to write a quick review of a case I bought on eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190823724544?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Fits all variants of the OG except for the AT&T OG (8MP camera)
Very good for $7 ($3.50 each) - I bought the black and blue.
Cutouts for camera / flash / speakers / ports well done.
Cut out for 3.55m jack more than enough to accommodate jacks with the big outer shell, if you know what I mean.
Case fits very well. No chance of falling out.
Installation was very easy.
The finish on the back feels good to the touch and rubbery side grips are good, much better than the nude slippery glass of the OG to hold now lol.
If you want a cheap case that covers the back & sides, this is the one to go to. Good for Aussies who are looking for a case!
Here's some pictures I took of it
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Any questions, feel free to ask!
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Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available. Have had it on my G for the past few months and its been a treat.. Actually have dropped my phone twice with it on and its been perfect so far
My only gripe is that the elevated edges makes my screen get dirtier faster and makes it harder to clean.. Otherwise its a great case
Oooo I like the purple colour in the auction pics, but then they have a video of some silicon cases and they look ugly as and really transparent? Wonder if they would ship to NZ
im using the same case but a transparent 1 :laugh: got it FOC from the stall
L-01E
Do you guys think this could fit a Japanese-spec OG; an L-01E?
Would it rip into the sceen protector and cause bubbles like most of my other cases?
Nope.using this case since i bought the phone.i like it because it's protecting the silver frame.
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Just got me a black and blue one, perfect, except the buttons are a bit touchy but you get that.
I've got this tpu case and it shows a smooth finish, the holes are really well done, but I fell the buttons a bit dull, I don't know how to explain. For example, I have some difficulty to take screenshots pressing the Vol Down and Power buttons at the same time. Power button is not so easy to use.
This case looks like to offer a very good protection to the phone. I hope I won't need to prove it...
@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?
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@sianghung, From where did you buy the transparent case?
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im from Malaysia, the stall gave it to me FOC.
I have the same case (black). I love it. Fits perfectly. Recently I accidentally dropped my phone on a concrete surface. If I was without a case, the glass or the metalic part were goners. But with this case it was fine. Just wiped the dust.
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Yeh I bought this case in a local mall close by to me.. Was surprised to see it considering the lack of cases available.
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Hey, fellow Vancouverite here... Can you give me a hint where you found it locally? I know it's been a while since your post, but who knows... I have another case, but wouldn't mind getting this one, as this is exactly what I used for my SGS2, and I loved it. Thanks in advance!
I use this tpu case.
it offers good protection in falls, great price.
Hi all,
I'm thinking about picking up all three available NagaBee Cases from Amazon. It's the NageBee Snap-On Premium Cowhide Leather, Hybrid Case Premium [Heavy Duty] Defender [Dual Layer], and NageBee [Natural Wood] Snap-On Premium Canvas Fabrics [Heavy Duty]. Details here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GV76F29/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
Any thoughts from others on this? Would you order one of them for your phone?
Thanks
The wood and fabric one looks pretty nice. They just seem a little bulky for what they are
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The wood and fabric one looks pretty nice. They just seem a little bulky for what they are
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I hear ya but the phone is pretty thin so a little bulk won't hurt much.
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Nagbee Natural Wood Case
I have the wooden one, and in my opinion, it is too thick. Not only does it not give you enough protection on the front, but the screen protector included is trash. The black border on the tempered glass gets rid of some areas of the screen. The "wood" is not even wood, I partially punctured the wood with my nail lol. I do not recommend this case, also, if you want photos, I can provide some.
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I have the wooden one, and in my opinion, it is too thick. Not only does it not give you enough protection on the front, but the screen protector included is trash. The black border on the tempered glass gets rid of some areas of the screen. The "wood" is not even wood, I partially punctured the wood with my nail lol. I do not recommend this case, also, if you want photos, I can provide some.
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Glad you tested it first. I came a second from pulling the trigger on this. I love the case I got. The feel is brilliant and it protects the back/sides/corners, but finding a good screen protector is a ***** atm. They all have that black ring or nothing but bubbles.
All, here are the pics of my 3 cases. I can't test on phone until it comes in tomorrow.
So far the leather is my favorite followed by the black 2 piece and last is the wood/cloth.
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Well after using the leather case on the phone all day I can't say that I'm impressed with the overall mold of the case. I do like the leather design and if the wood was flatter I would dig that one too but I think there are too many flaws with the case mold.
So first off the headphone jack cutout is too small for almost all of my headphone cables. I will have to drill out the hole to use the headphone jack to it's full potential. Next off the case doesn't provide much coverage protruding past the screen. I prefer to have a bit of wiggle room in this dept. Next the edge or lip of the case that rests against your ear when talking on the phone is too sharp, even for plastic. Just catching my fingers on the lip feels sharp. Finally the back of the case is super deep, like Otter Box Defender Series deep. I'll bet that nothing will ever touch the camera lenses due to this depth but it does add a ton of bulkiness to the phone.
On the positive side the buttons feel great, all the cutouts appear to be perfect, and I do love the leather/cork or wood/cloth designs. I think more phone case manufacturers need to adopt these styles of cases.
If you'all have any questions for me let me know.
Cheers