I wanted to share my experience and a review of a fake Spigen Neo Hybrid case I bought not too long ago. I got the idea from a few people who suggested getting the fake case now that the authentic has been discontinued so if you're still looking for this style and want to know what the price, quantity and shipping times are like keep reading.
The design of the case is obviously its main attraction and I have to give Spigen props for taking design cues from the handset itself and making it smooth, modern and overall aesthetically pleasing. The case itself is composed of a TPU shell with a polycarbonate color band that is interchangeable if you purchase more than one case.
I ordered a total of 3 cases and didn't see any visible manufacturing defects. At one point in the video above I point out that the band bows out a bit near the volume rocker but after closer inspection I noticed the band wasn't sitting flush with the TPU cutout and the problem remedied itself after I pressed it in properly.
I've done some intense gaming as well as normal charging to the phone and haven't noticed any sagging of the TPU on the back. The Volume rocker and Power buttons press in perfectly on all three of my cases which is good to hear considering the manufacturing problems Spigen had with the authentic ones. The quality of the materials used is top notch when compared to other hybrid cases I've used in the past but I can't compare them to the real case because I don't own one.
The case came in a nice packaging and included a decent screen protector but a really crappy microfiber cleaning cloth. I didn't mind to much considering I've got others to fall back on but just wanted to give you a heads up.
I paid $15ish for 3 cases shipped for free from China and they arrived in exactly 12 days even though I placed the order on a Sunday. The merchant included a tracking number and payment was held in escrow until I confirmed the arrival.
If you were as disappointing as I was that Spigen discontinued the Neo Hybrid style case for the Galaxy S3 then you may want to give the fake cases a try. At the dirt cheap price and good build quality it makes for an easy purchase even if you're usually conservative on accessory purchases.
Below some pics I took of the case and packaging.
For the full comprehensive review which includes the link to the merchant (not sure if I could post it here so I didn't) and a ton of other pics please visit CLICK HERE.
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I have one of them replica neo hybrids and the buttons are really difficult to press. Still looks identical too me as the real one. Build quality is great for the price.
Yeah the build quality is great and the price makes you want to buy one even if your not in the market for one.
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just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
Thanks! Finally found me a case.
pyro224 said:
just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
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Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
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Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
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is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
Where is this available for 5$?
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is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
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The words on the color band aren't noticeable unless you're like 6 inches away from it. The grooves aren't deep enough so it doesn't catch much light at all making it hard to see. The MEGR on the other hand is noticeable from about a foot away from your face. The seller seemed really easy to work with. During my chat with him before I placed the order I asked if he could do a blue band with the blue back and he said yes and sure enough you can see it in the video. Didn't look as good as I thought it would in my head but at least he understood what I meant.
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Fake or so i think. The pakage it came in had errors all over. No authenticy card inside and cheap screen protector. But the case looks identical as the oem, or i think it does.
Dont have link anymore. Cant seem to attach anymore pics other than the one on the bottom
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Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
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Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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Oh, checked it out but totally overlooked it. Found it now though, thanks!
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My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Just noticed i misspelled california on my post lol.
I should receive my fake one tomorrow. Ordered it on ebay from us seller
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Sweet! Thanks for the in-depth review. Gonna buy 3 of these babies and try em out. I really love the blue and lime green, not sure what my third colour should be though. Perhaps white?
I've just buy one in blue version for me.. It's a good fake spigen case But real problem for me is power button.. Very hard to press! Volume buttons are good. What can I do for making it softer?
Just recieved my black/green case. All fits great, my only gripe is that the side dont fit quite snug like im use to seeing. You can see it move when pressing the sides. Its a very thin tpu so dont expect much drop protection lol. Other than that its a great case. Would this case replace my zoogue tpu? Hell no! Would i rock it? Hell yes! Looks great. Bought it on ebay from seller nima22. Overall its a great replica case. Great color variances to choose from. Thinking of ordering black/red and black/white for my white gs3. Sorry only have 1 camera at the moment. Here are some pics of the case itself.
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pogi
1slow4G said:
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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thank you sir!
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Background
I buy exensive devices, but I never want to buy expensive or large cases for my devices. I personally believe cases wreck the look and feel of a device, so if I am going to get one, I go minimalistic as possible. This is where the TPU case comes in.
TPU cases are nice because they fit tightly around the device and do not add much thickness or weight. They are better than your typical rubber, plastic, or silicone because they do not attract dust and hair and whatnot, while also being much studier.
The main thing I wanted to do was find the cheapest case I could and this one came out to $10, which is much better than paying $80 for a Zenus Prestige, or a Melko for over $100. This case was $10 and had free expedited shipping from a US seller and got here in 2 days.
Now About the Case
It comes in different colors, like white, smoke, and black. I chose the smoke so you could still see through the back a little bit. When it arrived it was in a padded envelope which was fine. It fits my Tab 10.1 quite well with all of the cutouts for buttons, headphone jack, speakers, mic, and 30 pin directly centered over where they should be. The only issue I have is that it is a tiny bit loose on the long sides, probably due to the numerous cutouts. Even with that issue it seems well made and adds some protection against dings, scratches, and drops and it doesnt attract dirt and things like that when you set it down. For $10 you really can't go wrong.
This case is for people that want to keep the same overall shape of the device, but have a little protection. This and a screen protector would keep the device protected well. It is for people that do not want to deal with the flaps and folds from the stand cases and it is also for people that are cheap like me.
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Very good case for the price. I got a solid black one from amazon for 9 bucks.
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I got the same one in clear. Allows the androids to show through on my IO edition. I'll probably be selling them on tpu-cases.com in the near future.
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I wasn't sure about this case... but now that I se those pic i realize that it fit very nice. Thanks ill buy one too.
What vendor did you buy from?
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What vendor did you buy from?
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I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905
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I ended up getting this one with $2 ebay bucks off. I chose this one even though some were like $9 because this one had free expedited shipping and I wanted it for my trip. It came really fast.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2098wt_905
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Thank you, this case is exactly what I want. I was unsure what it would look like, but thanks to your pics I can see that it looks great. I'm buying one now.
I went ahead and ordered the tpu case. I hope it's much better than the **** gel case I ordered a couple weeks ago. That Chinese black gel case on ebay is low quality and poor fitment.
I use the same case for my tab I got a good deal on ebay with some high quality screen protectors included.
I also use a cheap neoprene case I bought from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SAMSUNG-P71...2C/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1310663987&sr=8-11
This is useful when transporting the Tab in the boot of my car and doubles as a stand if I roll it up and prop the Tab up on it.
TPU is definately the material of choice for this kind of case and the grip pattern at each end of the case make it easier to hold the Tab.
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Love this case. The tab feels better holding. More grip for sure.
Just got mine today from ebay, i really love this. It feel so much better than having a naked tablet i just will never let my tab touch the ground lol
I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Got the black one too but after seeing pics of the smoked one I felt like like i odered the wrong color !
But yea quality is very good for $12 !
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I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.
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I do like this case and think I will go for this in the time being until incipio comes out with there silicyrilic case next month or so. How does the weight feel to it? Does it seem durable if it was dropped or banged around? I would like to be able to bring it anywhere outdoors and keep it protected fairly well.
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It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.
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I got a black version from eBay and it arrived yesterday. Very nice because it's not see-thru, it's totally black and makes the Tab very stealthy... Build quality is good considering the price of $12 with free shipping.
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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It doesn't add too much weight and it does seem to be quite durable. I haven't really dropped my Tab yet though and I plan on not doing it.
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Yeah I would think not but accidents do happen. Thanks for the info
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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There should be a link on the first page to an ebay auction. They all look the same just different colors. If you find the link go to his store and look at the other colors or you could just search TPU case for samsung galaxy tab 10.1.
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Could you maybe take some pictures of it?
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Coming, when I get home in a couple of hours
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I wanted to share these with everyone. This is the TPU Case I have. Its a little bit different design as far as the textured grip goes. The non-textured part is also clear instead of a matte finish like the case the OP has.
http://www.pyroskins.com/xda-share/p7510/TPU/
Sorry for the link, I didn't want to take the time to size all these.
Here is my same case next to the OP's case
Sorry for the poor quality phone pictures.
there you go, very good fit, not loose at all
Hi,
I just heard from ebay seller post3rs that they will begin selling their TPU cases for our SGSIIs on 10/19. My experience with their products for other phones I have owned has been first rate. Their cases have cutouts for the power/sleep button and volume rocker which the cheaper off shore cases do not. Highly recommended products.
Thanks
Our Matte Back Black and High Gloss Black cases should be ready to ship as soon as Wednesday. The other 4 styles, Matte Back Smoke, High Gloss Smoke, Smoke GlitterFlex and Pink GlitterFlex will be ready either later in the week or early next week. They will indeed have both power button and volume button cutouts. Our Sprint and AT&T Galaxy S II cases have been very well received but the one issue has been the volume rocker was difficult to press. This is the first time we are trying the volume button cutout and we hope it will solve the issue. In addition the Amaze 4G and Hercules cases will be the first cases released under TPU-Cases new name, Diztronic. I'll have pictures of the matte black case posted on our website soon.
Here is our Matte Back Black case. If you've purchased our Matte Back series cases before you know they had a TC on the bottom for TPU-Cases. This is our first model to have the new Diztronic symbol. We tried to make it small and subtle, and we didn't put a huge DIZTRONIC on the back like some manufacturers do. I hope you all like it.
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Looks like a very nice case actually! May I ask what you guys will be retailing these for? If the pricing is competitive enough (With eBay/Amazon cases); I may just hold out for one of these. Thanks for your time!
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Our Matte Back Black and High Gloss Black cases should be ready to ship as soon as Wednesday. The other 4 styles, Matte Back Smoke, High Gloss Smoke, Smoke GlitterFlex and Pink GlitterFlex will be ready either later in the week or early next week. They will indeed have both power button and volume button cutouts. Our Sprint and AT&T Galaxy S II cases have been very well received but the one issue has been the volume rocker was difficult to press. This is the first time we are trying the volume button cutout and we hope it will solve the issue. In addition the Amaze 4G and Hercules cases will be the first cases released under TPU-Cases new name, Diztronic. I'll have pictures of the matte black case posted on our website soon.
Here is our Matte Back Black case. If you've purchased our Matte Back series cases before you know they had a TC on the bottom for TPU-Cases. This is our first model to have the new Diztronic symbol. We tried to make it small and subtle, and we didn't put a huge DIZTRONIC on the back like some manufacturers do. I hope you all like it.
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Can't wait
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Been waiting for these to come in stock. The only difference I see in this an the epic touch 4g is the material and the rim around the camera. Were these changed on this case?
just ordered the matte one for mine, cant wait to put it on..
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just ordered the matte one for mine, cant wait to put it on..
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Where did you order it from?
mikea3000 said:
Where did you order it from?
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Ordered mine also and can't wait for it to get here. I need a case ASAP.
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Where did you order it from?
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OneStepAhead has a link to his online store in his signature.
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OneStepAhead has a link to his online store in his signature.
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everythings sold out. anywhere else we can get TPU case?
I'm eagerly looking forward to getting this case. I ordered last Monday, the day they were to first be available, but my first choice (gloss smoke) was already sold out, so I bought a matte black which shipped yesterday.
I didn't even know about tpu-cases/diztronic until a few days prior to that when I ordered a gloss smoke one for my wife's Bionic. We were very pleased with the quality and fitment. It looks great.
I'll probably get the smoke one down the line, but the one should be good enough for now (plus I have that free D3o from T-mo's website deal yesterday that's also en route).
If anyone else is looking for a TPU case, though, I feel that TPU-cases/Diztronic is a great choice.
Just got mine in the mail today. It's a really nice case. Only problem with it is that the bottom mic hole in the case doesn't line up with the actual mic hole. I tried to adjust it but I can't adjust it enough without the case fitting improperly. Don't know how much it affects call quality yet.
Yeah, it's not a deal breaker for me. I'm gonna keep it, just wanting to put it out there.
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What do you guys think about the quality of the case or how it fits other than the microphone being misaligned?
I like the quality of the case. Thin but provides enough protection for me. I prefer the cutouts for the volume and power buttons. Like I said, I'm keeping it even with the misaligned mic hole.
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Does call quality suffer from the misalignment? Can people hear you well on calls...even with the speakphone?
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Does call quality suffer from the misalignment? Can people hear you well on calls...even with the speakphone?
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Nobody has said anything when I've talked to them using my phone.
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Just got mine in the mail today. It's a really nice case. Only problem with it is that the bottom mic hole in the case doesn't line up with the actual mic hole. I tried to adjust it but I can't adjust it enough without the case fitting improperly. Don't know how much it affects call quality yet.
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Can you or anyone with this same mic misalignment fitment issue please take a picture and post it? If I'm buying a case that is custom fitted to my particular phone model, I would expect, if not demand, that EVERYTHING is lined up perfectly ... especially something like a mic hole.
THANK YOU so much for pointing this out and please post some pics so we can all determine for ourselves if the misalignment is a DEAL BREAKER before we actually buy it.
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Can you or anyone with this same mic misalignment fitment issue please take a picture and post it? If I'm buying a case that is custom fitted to my particular phone model, I would expect, if not demand, that EVERYTHING is lined up perfectly ... especially something like a mic hole.
THANK YOU so much for pointing this out and please post some pics so we can all determine for ourselves if the misalignment is a DEAL BREAKER before we actually buy it.
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This thread has pictures. I'm keeping the case because the misalignment doesn't affect call quality.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325016
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After doing quite a bit of searching and discussing the above mentioned issues with the seller (OneStepAhead) of the case everyone is talking about, I decided to give another TPU case a shot instead.
After seeing pictures of it in post #2 of THIS THREAD I ordered it from HERE on Amazon. $5.90 total for the case and shipping. It appears to be a solid fit. I will report back once it is received.
Did anybody already find it like the one for the Galaxy S II?
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
dunno about the s2 models, but the pictures for the galaxy note looks like it doesnt provide enough corner protection. when you drop a phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so corner protection is important.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bu...ccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163 this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Bubble-Slider-Shell-Hard-Case-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-i9220-N7000-/120828915830?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c21f6f076#ht_3395wt_1163[/url] this is the case i kinda wanted but then my OCD kicked in about the missing two bubbles on the bottom row, so i stopped myself >.<
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I have ordered one of these a few days ago....hope I can get it soon and see how good it is
Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3-HARD-C...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item20c040aab8 you mean something like these?
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Exactly what I was talking about.
Apart from not having a 'Galaxy Note' label it takes forever to arrive to Italy.
Did anybody see something similar in Europe?
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Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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sure, will do.
I got the black mesh yesterday. I really like it. Looks good, feels good. Adds about 2mm to total width. I think it covers corners well enough to protect Pretty well, but it does leave the top and bottom and half of each corner exposed. Sure does squelch the accidental hitting of volume and power buttons, which was a major goal. Fits fine into PU "leather" belt case I got.
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OK it looks like it's available now in Europe too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?LH...1&_ipg=200&_sop=15&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14.l1514
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Hi DMax.
please please put up pics and a review as soon as u get! loved this case, very different! just wondering how thick its getting and how its fit and finish. I hope the back is like an anti-slip material.
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To my surprise, the bubble case has arrived today...very fast postage, only took about a week
Anyways....here are some pictures and my thoughts about it, comparing to the Nillkin TPU case.
# The black part of the back of the case is actually of hard plastic material, and the grey sides of the case are of TPU. It kind of remind me of the Commuter Series of Otterbox, but instead of being 2 pieces, it's all in one piece. It does feel cheaper than OtterBox though....well...IT IS...
# It fits the phone really well and covers the edges of the screen a bit better than the Nillkin ones.
# I'm not sure if it is because of the hard plastic at the back...but it is actually quite hard to put the case on without feeling that I might somehow scratch the sides of the phone. But if you don't have a habit of taking the case off frequently, it will not be a problem to you. If you do...then...this will definitely cause you some pain.
# I think the dimensions of this case are a bit wider, longer, and thicker than the Nillkin....but NOT that much.
# The unlock and volume buttons are HARDER to press than the Nillkin case
# The glossy back bubble offers great look and also good grip (surprisingly).
All in all...I am very happy with this case...and personally I prefer this one than the Nillkin because of it's cool looks and the mixed of materials of hard plastic and TPU (somehow I think it might provide better protection).
So, anyways...I hope this helps and also hope to hear others opinions soon...
Feel free to ask me any questions if you have any
Here's pics of the black mesh case.
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Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
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Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
EDIT 2:
Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
hi everybody!i received today this one:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-S-...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2a1646f046
it's very good,with good protection at the corner and great grip...not i'm not more afraid to lose from my hand the Phone.
Insane Devil said:
Hi DMax!
Thanks for the wonderful review!!! i am sold over it now!
Just wanted to ask if it really is anti-slip, as the note is thin and big, its quiet slippery now.
and also if the back is glossy, do you think its so "glossy" that its going to show up scratches real soon???
Thanks mate!
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Do you think this is the same one -
http://www.obostore.com/hole-hard-plastic-case-skin-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-note-p-3926.html
only for US$3.99 with free shipping!
The ebay seller mentions no shipping to India in his listing
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Bought the white bubble case from Obostore, what the heck, lets see how good this is!: )
Also ordered the Black Mesh case from an eBay seller for US $4.50. hope the quality n fit is good! last time I had a mesh case for my Galaxy S and the rubber coating started peeling off in a months time!!! had to thrown it away as it started looking ugly!
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Yeah, its quite grippy....nit sure about scratches....
Wow...3.99 is a very good price...i git mine 9.99 from eBay....im pretty sure they are the same
yep mate, sure sounds a great deal.. as the ebay seller wasn't shipping to India, I started searching other sites for thi, and found it at obostore. I have bought stuff from them before, and they are good.
Will upload pics after I get it. Ordered white here so that if quality isnt good, then can order black from the ebay guy if he agrees to ship here.
Hey xda members, 2 days ago i got my Otterbox Commuter case, and today i recieved my XO Skins screen protector.
This is my first time writing a review, so please bare with me lol
So I've been using the otterbox case for a few days now and i must say I LOVE IT!
the fit is very nice, looks great, and feels awesome. I have read that some people find it to be too slippery, but for me its great. I likke how it has the flaps for the charger port and headphones jack, helps keep out dust and such. It sits very nicely in the hand, i found the phone without any case to be a little slim and i felt like it was going to slip out everytime I held it. The one concern I have with this case is the power button, and those that have this case please let me know if it's the same with yours, i can't feel the button actually push in, it feels more like I just touch it and the screen comes on or off. Not sure if I like it or not but i am getting used to it now. The volume buttons on the other hand feel fine. At first i was worried that the case would make the phone look and feel bulky, as i had one for my X2, but i was surprised this doesn't add too much bulk. The phone, to me at least, feels perfect in my hand. Also this case covers up the the prongs below the power button, i don't mind or care about it but some of you might so keep that in mind. Also i do have the extanded battery 2100mAh too and did try it with this case and it's not a nice fit. There are some gaps on the sides and the buttons seem like they are pressed in at times so i would not recommend this case with the extended battery.
And just a few hours ago I recieved my XO Skins screen protector in the mail and put it on right away. My previous screen protector I had just before i put this one on was the verizon one, and it sucked. Cut outs were bad and too large for the toop speaker and there was about a mm of space on the edges of the screen, which i didn't like. The XO on the other hand is fantastic. The screen protector is almost invisible unless you look at the cutout for the front cam and light sensor. It goes right to the very edge of the screen which i like. The quality is also fantastic. The material feels somewhat like that of the ZAGG but no orange peel what so ever, which i also like. I did however order the ZAGG as well for the full body just to be safe lol.
Overall I recommend this case with this screen protector to anyone, both are a great combination. The case i got on ebay for 29.50 and free shipping and the screen protector i got from the XO website, and somewhere on here someone posted some discount coupons which i wish i would have seen before i bought mine but no biggy it was only 13.xx i believe plus 2.99 shipping
I also have on the way and SGP Neo Hybrid case which i will post a review once i get it. Got the Reventon Yellow.
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^The cutouts are really nice and precise unlike the verizon one i had
Also, you can't really tell here but the XO skins doesn't affect the quality of the screen what so ever. took that pic on the Nexus actually hood of my car very nice pics even though some people complain.
If someone would like to know something more or see more pics let me know.
Thanks
Looks great! Is that the case fit or regular XO Skin?
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Looks great! Is that the case fit or regular XO Skin?
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its the regular fit. i dont like the case fit because it doesnt go all the way to the edges of the screen
Looks like a lot of lint / dust is attracted to the case.
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Looks like a lot of lint / dust is attracted to the case.
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actually not really, i just used a microfiber towel and it left that behind. im picky about that stuff too and the case doesnt actually attract that much if any.
Question about the XO skin (not directed towards the topic creator but I just figured that since this thread is somewhat related to it I could ask it here), how does the lifetime replacement warranty work? Is it like, you order it and get it but you apply it wrong somehow and it gets ruined they will send you back a new perfect one for you to apply?
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Question about the XO skin (not directed towards the topic creator but I just figured that since this thread is somewhat related to it I could ask it here), how does the lifetime replacement warranty work? Is it like, you order it and get it but you apply it wrong somehow and it gets ruined they will send you back a new perfect one for you to apply?
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i dont think so, but i'm not 100% sure. maybe someone else could say
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Question about the XO skin (not directed towards the topic creator but I just figured that since this thread is somewhat related to it I could ask it here), how does the lifetime replacement warranty work? Is it like, you order it and get it but you apply it wrong somehow and it gets ruined they will send you back a new perfect one for you to apply?
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I sent them a email. They sent me a link to order a replacement with a rma #. You have to pay $3 and some change for shipping. They tell you too send back the original skin, but for me they sent the replacement upon payment for the shipping. Note that they don't send you any more solution so if you don't have any left you can order more from the site for $3. Not sure if the adding of the solution will increase the shipping costs since I didn't order it. Basically they sent the skins in a regular envelope for regular first class postage of $.44. So they really don't lose anything because they make about $3 on the postage.
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actually not really, i just used a microfiber towel and it left that behind. im picky about that stuff too and the case doesnt actually attract that much if any.
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That's good to hear. The CM Tough Case's silicon always attracted lint/dust, it appears this one seems better to avoid it.
Is the power button easy to depress with the commuter? My isn't clicky like the volume buttons. I do have a replacement coming soon.
It sucks no one sells the commuter locally. Where did you get it?
ferris2375 said:
It sucks no one sells the commuter locally. Where did you get it?
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buy it off Amazon.. its not locally but cheaper.
or direct from otterbox
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or direct from otterbox
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-- commuter --
Direct from Otterbox: $35
Amazon: ~$29
-- defender --
Direct from Otterbox: $49
Amazon: ~$39
choice is obvious
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-- commuter --
Direct from Otterbox: $35
Amazon: ~$29
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Direct from Otterbox: $49
Amazon: ~$39
choice is obvious
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I got shafted then!!! lol I guess amazon didn't have it at the time. Oh well
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I got shafted then!!! lol I guess amazon didn't have it at the time. Oh well
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most likely lol.. ive seen them price drop on Amazon lately... bought myself the Commuter last night for ~$29 with free shipping.
Had a Case-Mate Tough Case before but was tired of the silicon attracting dust plus Case-Mate refunded me the money I paid for the case so it's like I got it for free because of the revision. Decided not to go with Case-Mate again and give this case a try as I bought a extended battery and that wouldn't fit with Case-mate.
Commuter: http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-SAM4...22G6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326478967&sr=8-1
$28
Defender: http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-SAM2...232E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326478967&sr=8-2
Cheapest: $36 (says $32 but you have to pay shipping)
bah looks like I paid $1 over oh well haha
I use the spray for a cleaner now. you can just refill the bottle with water. Add a drop of dish soap if you want. That's all it is. Someone sprayed some in their eye and they said that on their twitter account http://twitter.com/xoskins
That Otter box and xo combo looks great. I have been waiting to get the Otterbox for it, just waiting for it local. I'll probably just order online for it now.
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I sent them a email. They sent me a link to order a replacement with a rma #. You have to pay $3 and some change for shipping. They tell you too send back the original skin, but for me they sent the replacement upon payment for the shipping. Note that they don't send you any more solution so if you don't have any left you can order more from the site for $3. Not sure if the adding of the solution will increase the shipping costs since I didn't order it. Basically they sent the skins in a regular envelope for regular first class postage of $.44. So they really don't lose anything because they make about $3 on the postage.
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Cool.
Thanks.
Thanks for the review! I think I'm gonna pop off my Defender SP and install one of those XO skins.
Why do they sell the case for cheaper on Amazon rather than their own site?
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
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This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
**Update 6.29.12**
I picked up my phone from BB yesterday and took this case with me to protect my phone until my Incipio Sylicrilic Dual Pro arrived...which was at home waiting for me along with my Tagsfordroid NFC tags. The case had a nice feel to it, at least on the shiny parts where it had more grip...the matte area was pretty slick/smooth/slippery. It was my first experience with a TPU case and while it added very little bulk, much like a wetsuit, it was a little difficult to stretch onto the phone. I thought I was going to damage the phone trying to get it on. But after getting it on I liked it for it's intended use, preventing cosmetic damage to the backside of the case and allowing me to set the phone face down without feat of damaging the screen. But my big complaint is that the buttons are very hard to press and you can't even tell when you've done so as you have no audible or tactile feedback upon the press. Because of this, the TPU came off as soon as I got home and noticed my SDP had arrived. I do not recommend this case unless it's just going to be used similarly to the situation I used it for.
generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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Where did u order from?
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generic cases you can get them for a buck on ebay with shipping. have used them on a lg o2x, sgs2, HOX and later today a sgs3. they usually fit really good. had no issues with them.
providing a link to the first case i found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-5-Colors-...ain_0&var=&hash=item4166b8b83e#ht_4044wt_1018
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The black one costs $2 and ships out of Hong Kong and takes anywhere from 7-25business days to arrive....no thanks.
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I've ordered one for every phone I've had this past year they are super thin and have a good grip on the sides
But the white ones get super dirty really fast
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Nice, thanks for the feedback.
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Where did u order from?
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Amazon
I bought one on eBay for 4.59 shipped. I bought clear, but other colors are on ebay as well. http://www.ebay.com/itm/290721298653 Haven't received it yet.. Here is a seller from Ireland with a variety of colors. I might just pick up a blue one.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S3-I9300-HARD-GEL-CASE-COVER-FREE-SCREEN-PROTECTOR-/290720955624?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item43b051bce8
I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
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I have the white version on the white galaxy s3 and it looks really good.
Now obviously there are other cases that look better, but none for a couple of euro/dollars/pounds or what have you.
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How does it feel in your hand? Does it add alot of bulk? What's the fitment like? Does it attract dust/lint? Does it add any grip? Have you dropped it at all, if so, did it fare well?
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I love these types of cases. I have had one for every phone I have had over the past year and a half(and I've had a bunch) Case doesnt add too much bulk at all and it feels great in the hand. The side grips are very nice
Don't these fall off easily?
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916x10 said:
I've never heard of this brand before but I heard lots of good reviews on TPU cases and need something to put my GS3 in when I get it. Was looking to stay away from black but when I seen this picture not only did it convince me to go ahead and get it, but i'm gonna end up getting a black Otterbox as well.
This was just $4.95 shipped
Anyone had any experience with this brands TPU cases before? I will update this thread with my review once I get it installed.
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I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
Okay, I forgot the mention this before when I posted the images.
While they feel great and look really good.
I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
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Don't these fall off easily?
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TPU cases typically don't fall off. You have to pop them off. They're pretty ideal.
Big Phoney said:
I just bought a couple of TPU case for my S3 as they are my favorite type of case. I have the ones on eBay that have a slightly textured X pattern on the back and a couple identical to the flexishield case on mobilefun. I've found the ones on eBay to be to loose and move around a bit when I'm adjusting the volume or locking/unlocking my phone ect and both of them have a problem with reflecting the color of the case back into the camera lens when using the flash.It makes for some pretty interesting photo effects.
The ones you linked to look good but I would advise against getting a semi transparent color. I'm thinking about getting one in black or white to see me through until Incipio release there NGP case.
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Thanks. Good info
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I noticed NFC doesn't work with cover on, I think this might be the same for most covers and not just this one, but none the less if you use NFC a lot. Keep in mind you need to remove the cover to do so.
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Ah, thanks for the heads up.
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Got my case today, super fast if you ask me considering I placed my order at 11pm on the 6th. Will definitely do business again with these guys. I bought it on Amazon from "SF Planet", they're out of Minnesota and I live in California.
So I checked out the case and the first thing I noticed is how thin it is, will add very little bulk to the phone. It's thick enough to hold it's form but thin enough to be very low profile. The case has shiny and dull areas on it....the shiny areas are very grippy, the dull areas not so much. But since the edges where you would normally hold the phone are knurled and shiny, gripping it should not be a problem. It's also got cutouts for the necessary areas, including both top and bottom mic's. Can't speak on the fitment for obvious reasons but will do so hopefully soon.
So far, so good.
People that buy this case in white, it gets very dirty! Only the left half of the wave design since it's a different surface. (matte vs. gloss).
Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
if your in london you can buy it from these guys... i bought a case for my SGS1 Year and a bit ago and they were really good than http://www.londonmagicstore.co.uk/Samsung/I9300/S+Line.htm
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Do TPU cases provide enough front coverage?
It seems like the Commuter would do better.
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It certainly would, but considering the commuter wont be shipping until the week after launch I had no choice but to get something. TPU cases will guard against scratches, thats about it.
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OP updated with my review