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Thinnest Phone Cover

I'm looking for the thinnest Galaxy SII phone cover people can think of. I currently have a CaseMate gel cover but it takes away how lovely this phone is without a cover on and makes it as bulky as my old HTC Leo, not to mention the fact it acts as an insulator and adds to the heat dissipation issues this phone already has.
Does anyone know of a cover/case which adds very little to the footprint of the phone as well as perhaps having holes to help with the heat? The official Samsung one looks nice but doesn't cover the corners which, given these are the most likeliest parts of the phone to hit the floor and be marked and damaged should the phone be dropped, sort of defeats the object to an extent. Also, a cover even thinner than that would be nice.
Cheers in advance.

I also have a case mate as thin as the original (in my drawer since this one arrived) but the case mate offers a little more protection on the corners. Got mine from CPW for £15 but you can get it online cheaper. The fit is perfect.

Is that the 'Barely There' one? I saw that in CPW but it didn't seem to offer any more protection than the Samsung one to me, or perhaps I didn't look at it properly. It also didn't have any holes for ventilation.

Qubits Black TPU Gel Skin Case Pics

Product Link: http://amzn.com/B0062V037Q
I'm not really prepared to give a full review of this case yet since I just put it on today and haven't "lived" with it for very long, but I wanted to go ahead and post some pics for anyone who might be interested. These pics are of a Galaxy Nexus LTE with extended battery. I believe it's designed to fit the LTE with standard battery, but it fits just fine with the extended battery.
What I can tell so far -- the glossy/gel part of this case is rubbery and sticks to hard surfaces, but doesn't seem to stick to fabric/clothes so i don't think it'll be a problem getting in and out of pockets. The matte part is like a textured plastic -- very smooth and not sticky at all. The gel fits around the front and sticks up only a fraction above the screen like it's supposed to, so you can lay it face down and the screen won't touch the surface. Anyway, here are the pics.
If I'm missing any angles that anyone wants to see, let me know and I'll take more pics. I'll try to add some more opinions about this case after I've carried it around a little.

how flexible is the case?

Thanks for sharing large photos, it really helps to show the fit of the case. Think I'll go ahead and order one.
For those who have a different case, it would be nice to see those cases posted in a similar fashion.

I have this case too and I believe it was molded to fit the GSM version. I've had both versions of the phone and it fit the GSM version perfectly. The Verizon version (even without the extended batt) does not fit quite right. You can see it clearly in your 4th pic how it bulges out and does not hug the edges of the screen area properly. I also don't care for the button areas, as they are both enclosed and make it difficult to locate the buttons by feel.

Thanks. I just picked up one in green and it seems to fit fine over the extended battery. I am still able to find the power button because it has a different texture than the rest of the side.
It will probably take a few days to see if it is better out worse that the gel I got at Verizon. So far, so good. And it was on sale!
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You can find this for 2 dollars on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...TPU+Gel+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Google+Nexus+

ludow said:
You can find this for 2 dollars on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...TPU+Gel+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Google+Nexus+
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i don't think that is the same case. the one i got is made by Qubits.
@halo0: yes, i can tell this case wasn't made for the extended battery, and i can see what you're talking about in picture 4, but i don't notice any bulge in actual use, and i'm pretty anal about my cases.
also, like @VivianC mentioned, it's easy to find the power and volume buttons by touch because of the difference in texture.

ludow said:
You can find this for 2 dollars on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...TPU+Gel+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+Google+Nexus+
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My case was around £3 and is IDENTICAL to the pictures above and this link.
Don't spend more than $10/£5 on this case.
The reason why I am getting rid of this case is because it makes the screen/sleep button quite weird to press. (However, having this case for nearly a month you get used to it)
Sadly, lint and dirt collects easily around the lip of the case where it touches the screen.
There are NO issues with this case pulling up the screen protector edge. (I've read how someone said cheap TPU cases sometimes do this)
Does provides good protection for small knocks and drops! - Dropped my phone on wood floor twice and was well protected!

Got these on amazon for 8 each.green one for my girl black for myself. Barely noticeable and I actually think it fits better with the extend battery than the standard, mine (with extended battery) just feels better than hers without. Good skin, very pleased with it
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I have three different colors (red, clear, and black) of this case and I have to say I am very pleased with them. They were made for the GSM version but they still fit pretty good with the CDMA's. (Small buldge that was previously mention) Paid $5 for the red and the clear one. $8 for the black one. I'd recommend it for those prices.

I've got this and I really don't like the button covers. They're to stiff for my liking. Amazon carries this for $9.99 with two screen protectors and a micro fiber pouch.
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Galaxy Nexus I9250 Ballistic Shell Gel case (w India shipping) - Thumbs Up!

Here’s my take on the Ballistic Shell Gel case.
If you’re a klutz like me, this is the best yet minimalistic protection you can get for your Nexus. I have the I9250 International GSM version (stock 1750 mah battery).
It is one quality case. Fits snug (don’t know if it’ll fit the 2100 mah or after-market batteries. The corners offer the best protection there is. That’s what drews me to it in the first place. The corners along with an all-around lip of the case provide protection to the screen in case it falls face down. It feels like solid, strong quality. And isn’t over priced like the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kraken. (the only case I think is better than this & is by a brand name.) The problem with Otter box is its overpriced for my taste & has those annoying flaps that you have to open to use the ports.
Rinke & Capdase Barely There, are slim yes but don’t offer protection from clumsy idiots like me. The rubber bumpers by a trust company did it for me.
The Ballistic wins for me with the combo factors of Price, protection & least bulk.
The only drawbacks I noticed in the Ballistic case were, it makes the phone run a bit hot, since the back (where the heat is generated) is closed by the Gel covering followed by the Hard Shell. But since, ALL such cases like these block them, that’s something I’ll will have to live with I guess. Maybe later I can manage to cut out the back of the case & shell to let heat escape. Keep in mind though, I’m using the phone at Room temperatures in New Delhi in the Middle of July. When the current average temperature ranges at about 42 C.
So. the case is not entirely at fault. I did once or twice have the battery cutoff auto charging due to overheating (Battery Indicator Pro shows, the battery cuts off at 45 C) & the CPU runs at 55C & above on constant usage, going up to 70C at times as well (Checked by TempMonitor). But this is if you site in a regular room with room temperature & little to no ventilation. Otherwise its ok.
Again. This is for information only. Please don’t attribute this to the case, it’s an environment thingy.
I’m running Stock JB repackage by Koushik of CWM with Franco r210, at stock settings.
The second issue I face is while slipping the phone in/out of my trouser /jeans pocket, the corner rubber bumpers provide some resistance. But again, can’t do away with that. That is what the case primarily provides as protection & as advantage over competition. Yes, your phone will get thicker & slightly bulkier over a naked GNex, but this is the best protection & least bulky alternative I could find for someone who wants an all-round solid protection for his phone. Spent weeks searching & going over every decent casing out there for the Nexus.
The third point is it doesn’t have a kickstand like the Trident. But tbh I’ve used the Motorola Photon for a while & I find that outside of you sitting at a desk & placing your phone on an even hard surface, a kickstand is practically useless. But that’s just me. Besides the rubberized sides & corner bumpers of the Ballistic make the case easily prop up against anything & not slide..
All buttons & holes work perfectly & are neatly & exactly cut out.
No screen protector included, but who cares? Besides I have GadgetShieldz installed. Might post that review later..
Additional In-action Youtube videos & reviews are easily available if you Google.
Additional Info: I had the case shipped from Amazon to New Delhi for a total of $24.22 (including shipping). No Security was charged. The cheapest Case listing was for $13.15. Rest was charged as shipping. I placed the order on 18th June. Order was shipped through USPS & tracking provided till it was shipped out of US. As usual India post didn’t provide any tracking (neither did the shipment show up on their site, and still doesn’t :/) But I received the package on the 28th of June.
Bottom line : Completely Satisfied
Hope this helps future buyers.
PS: Can't post any links cos of XDA 10 post regulations..

where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer

nice review, thanks

Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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kitaeshi said:
where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...58&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160#ht_5376wt_905

section8atl said:
Great review. I've been contemplating between the Trident Kraken & the Ballistic for a while now too, so this review is very appreciated. I've been leaning towards the Ballistic, and pretty sure I'm going to order it now after reading your review.
Do the rubber corners on it attract a lot of dust or lint? That was one of the first things that made me decide not to get the Otterbox Defender... I don't want my phone to be wearing whatever is in my pockets lol.
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Thanks. I'm glad
the rubber/rubber corners have a slight matte(rough) finish. Quality finish & standard, but just that type of rubber. So it gathers the standard amount of dust/lint as such type of rubber does. just wiping it against your shirt cleans it for me.
Now that you mention, a dust point is, it gathers near the lips if you get your phone dirty. But I suppose that'll be with all cases of this type (think how dust gathers on the edges of a TFT/LCD panel - where the screen & plastic surround casing meet) While its annoying to get rid of on a Display panel, for the case, just stretch the rubber (I don't do that though) or take it off & clean once in a while?
Oh and another thing I forgot.
Its very low bling (What I like). I.e., the only places of branding you'll notice is a small sober "Ballistic" etched near the bottom on the back hard shell, & two slight " B " 's imprinted on the top two bump corners.
Let me know if you you order the case & the review turns out as per expectation
kitaeshi said:
where do you get the 2100mah battery for how much??? who is the manufacturer
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I don't have 2100 mah, only the stock GSM 1750 mah one. If you're asking about India, then its not available (since the Gnex has been officially denied a launch in India by Samsung)
If you get the 2100mah, mke sure you only get the Samung sold original one or else it won't be worth it, and as for the other unmarked aftermarket batteries sold. Seido, 3800 mah one etc, I would suggest do some serious research online. cos although I haven't used one, the average of the online impression I got was they don't give you as much battery boost as they should, there are fakes & lower mah sold with a higher mah sticker slapped on etc. I could be wrong as well, Just FYI though.

Textured cases for N7100

Basically, I'm tempted to buy a back cover case for my galaxy note 2, but I have got hard time trying to find nice textured cases.
So far I've managed to find this seller but he's got rather limited case choice.
The DSstyles website has got some good looking cases, however I still find them to be somewhat lacking.
Have you seen any other alternatives that are high quality and they do look good? (I'm not really interested in solid coloured ones like on the accessory sub forum)

I got my T889 today, and my initial impression was that I preferred the textured back of the Note1. But I'm finding the smooth/lacquered finish to have pretty good tackiness after one day of in/out of pocket and usage, whereas the texture of Note1 isn't actually that grippy. But I could just be biased after a day with N2. {swirly eyes}
I put one of those self-adhesive micro fiber wipe squares on the back and use it as a finger-anchor and orientation reference when I reach in my pocket, same as I did with Note1. I also ordered a second back cover from the Samsung official site and I'm planning to mod that up. $29 for a cover is outrageous, but I haven't seen any aftermarket stuff anywhere.

doubledragon said:
I got my T889 today, and my initial impression was that I preferred the textured back of the Note1. But I'm finding the smooth/lacquered finish to have pretty good tackiness after one day of in/out of pocket and usage, whereas the texture of Note1 isn't actually that grippy. But I could just be biased after a day with N2. {swirly eyes}
I put one of those self-adhesive micro fiber wipe squares on the back and use it as a finger-anchor and orientation reference when I reach in my pocket, same as I did with Note1. I also ordered a second back cover from the Samsung official site and I'm planning to mod that up. $29 for a cover is outrageous, but I haven't seen any aftermarket stuff anywhere.
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I believe the Samsung N7100 Cases should fit.

I'm currently using this textured case. It's well made and provides a good grip.
http://www.metal-slim.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=557

To case or not to case. That is the question.

So I am really torn. With my old phone I had a case originally, but I would swap batteries twice a day, plus I could never dock it in the car (since I had a dock made for my phone), or on my desk.
I am guessing with this phone I would not be switching batteries as regularly as I am now, but I still have the home/car dock issue. What do you guys think???

You can think of cases/screen protectors as insurance. In the end, it's up to you. But, one accident is all that is needed to ruin the phone.
I plan on getting a case, but my situation is going to be slightly different than your's. I have no issues with the dock situation.

Trust me, case up. I dropped my galaxy s3 and it smashed into tiny pieces. It wasn't insured so I was screwed.
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The phone will be too valuable for me to drop. I seem to drop them from time to time. I will have some kind of case (bought 2 already).
As far as the battery switching, with the 3100mAh batt and resonably long life as reports elsewhere, I think you won't be de-casing nearly as often.
My present iPhone (gasp) has an otter case. Taking apart the 2 part casing to change batts would really get old fast.

Once you drop a phone in a parking lot, you learn to slap a case on it as soon as possible.

Otterbox JUST came out with the iPhone 5 case this week (or maybe late last week). That is a longgggg time to not have a case if the same trend goes with the Note 2.

Samsung TPU Case
I grabbed one of the actual Samsung branded TPU cases. First time I've ever bought an OEM case. It's a very, very slick case. Feels nice in the hand, doesn't add bulk and has a raised from edge. It's a bit pricey at 30$ and the only complaint that I have right now is the AUX hole isn't that big so a bulky connector still means I have to remove it.
Other than that, the grey on grey looks glorious.

I have never cased my phones. I've always used a horizontal to carry the phone on my belt. My S and SII have both been dropped several times and the only issue I have had is scuffing and nicks on the edges. Amazingly they help up better than I would of thought. The hip case has always worked well for me and provides good protection. But once the phone is removed from the case it up to you to keep it protected.
I'm planning on picking up a note II and have picked up a horizontal case for mt belt and a case with a bumper around the edge and a flip cover. I'm afraid the case my make the phone a little thicker than I'd like and am looking for an additional case with a slim profile bet also covers the back and edges.
The note II being a large phone, with a little more weight and a large surface area I'm thinking a case would be a good idea. I'd say a nice minimalistic case that is easy to remove is the way to go.