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SGP Ultra Silke & Steinheil Crystal Clear

Just got mine in. Fits well, very slim. Looks like it'll do the trick. Not sure what I was expecting for a texture, but this wasn't quite it -- very dry, slick feeling. But not smooth - it has a fine rough texture. Crystal Clear shield strikes me as good, so far - pretty slick, very clear. Not quite as slick as the glass though, I can feel it. My GF's Vibrant was just delivered, so I'm going to try them out side by side when I get home.
Some pics .. Don't mind the dust, it's a mess in my office. Surprised I managed to keep the screen clear long enough to apply it.
There's a little ghosting in a few of the images -- that's not anything on the screen, it's just from me trying to soften the flash on this cheap little camera with some paper.
UPDATE: 3 months and it broke. I tried filing a warranty claim on it because I don't think it would have broke as quick if not for the corner cut-out (design flaw in my eyes). We'll see what they say.
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Thanks for the pics. Did you order from SGP directly? It looks to be the version for the Korean model (extra cutout in the corner).

Yes, ordered direct. They shipped it out the next day, took about three days to get to me coast to coast.
Yeah, it has the cut out corner. Slightly annoyed about that, but hey... Its a minor flaw in a decent case.

nice, i've heard many people praise that case.
I might have to pick one up myself!

Looks pretty sexy. I ordered a Case-Mate Barely There. If that isn't too good, I will try this!
Hope you enjoy it. ;D

I have a black silke and I'm loving it so far. Fits very snugly and provides excellent shock protection.

SamVib said:
Looks pretty sexy. I ordered a Case-Mate Barely There. If that isn't too good, I will try this!
Hope you enjoy it. ;D
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I considered the Barely There and their other one... the rugged case, don't remember its name right now.decided to wait until they get more color choices. Please post some pics when you get yours.

i got mine in the mail yesterday
fits very snug and it doesnt leave your phone bulky!
sgp case+realook screen protector=great protection without your phone being orson welles

I posted this in another thread about the SGP Silke case and thought I'd share it here as well.
Pasted from other thread:
I was about to buy the Ultra Silk because they look really nice. Instead for $5.95 (and free shipping) I got this exact (as far as I can tell) copy from Ebay seller MRCELLSHOP http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I am very happy with the fit, finish and weight of this case. It has exact cutouts and fits perfectly. Can't go wrong or $5.95 with free shipping!
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Bump because I edited the OP -- case broke.

I had the hard mesh case which also has the corner cutout, and mine broke recently. It's not really a design flaw in the product, it's just that these cases are designed for the stock Galaxy S which has a button in that corner. Just be careful when buying a stock case vs a Vibrant case - the stock case will fit just fine but that corner will always be the weak link.

You're absolutely right. But since SGP chooses to market this case as a "Samsung Vibrant" case, I think I'm justified in calling it a design flaw. If I bought a product listed as an i9000 case it would be different.

I've had the SGP Slike for a few weeks now and really like it. The only complaint that I have is that it seems to have stretched a little from having to remove and put it back on a few time (mainly in order to pull the battery) and now it seems a little loser then it did when I first put it on.

Any new cases coming from popular brands?

So, is there any new cases coming out from popular brands other than Otterbox?

I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!

PlasmaFlow said:
I used this one from swiss army and it fits the captivate perfectly.
//w w w.swissarmy.com/TravelGear/Pages/Product.aspx?category=la3&product=30374101&
LOL These are the most [email protected] forums i have ever seen!
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))) I meant Popular Brands that make Quality Cases... Like Speck, Otterbox and others...

Yeah... I really wish Speck made cases for the Captivate.
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BUMP! May be something new coming up?

otterbox released their impact series case.. but no defender as of yet

Incipio just came out with a case for the captivate. I have one of their hard cases for my Zune HD and am very happy with the quality. I'm tempted to pick up one for my Captivate. Right now I'm using an Invisibleshield but wouldn't mind a little more protection.

I just got the Otterbox Impact case for the Captivate not ten minutes ago in the mail. Shipping was ok, I ordered it last Thursday. Seems really solid and thick enough that it could take a decent impact or drop. I like it so far but the increase in size will have to grow on me. It's not a ridiculous increase, puts it about to the size of a 3GS iPhone really. Other than that it comes with a screen protector and has a good feel in your hands. I got it for right under $18.00 with shipping using the coupon code "tb1010y".

Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
http://store.mybat.com/smoke-argyle-candy-skin-cover-18120.html
1. That design, barely visible. It's actually A LOT darker case. Especially when on the phone.
2. It's thick flexible plastic. Hard Gel-like. Not a rubber skin that gets caught up in your pocket.
3. It's the exact same shape as the phone. A true "skin'.
4. Light. Adds almost no additional weight to the phone.
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I have that same case, only in green. I agree with your assessments, it really is a great case. I am curious about the Otterbox cases though, have never used them before.
-Tara

EpicEric said:
Bought this case in the mall at a kiosk.
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It looks like an Amzer Argyle TPU case.

PhrProfess said:
Check this and this. These look pretty solid, and are very reasonably-priced!
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IDK about the first one, but the snap on case isn't that good. I have the black version. The snaps are broken in several spots, the case opens itself when dropped (what good is that?), and occasionally when pulling out of my pocket the case is literally falling off.
YMMV, but if I had to do it again, I'd avoid the Amzer rubberized snap on case at all costs.

Body Glove TPU case is all you need.

These cases are sexy!!! (updated with pictures)

I ordered two of these cases from ebay. I would review these with pictures once I receive these.
http://goo.gl/p3uNk
http://goo.gl/Tt5oK
I have been using this case for 3 days now and I love it. It doesn't add bulk at all, its very light weight, covers all the buttons and nicely wraps around the case and would protect from minor falls. Also it does have all the holes cuts properly, even for the mic. I think it looks good and adds more sexiness to my white phone.
Also you should look at signal bars on my phone. That's how bad I rely on wifi calling lol.

Whoa!
Whoa! The black one is almost $60?!
media_11 said:
I ordered two of these cases from ebay. I would review these with pictures once I receive these. I do have few TPU cases including Diztronic Matte Back from Amazon. I do not need all these cases and I am going to keep one and throw away other ones. I haven't decided which one I am going to keep though. If someone wants me to send them a free case, PM me. You guys are AWESOME so I would even pay for the shipping (US or Canada only).
http://goo.gl/p3uNk
http://goo.gl/Tt5oK
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One seller is selling for $60 but if you search Ebay, you would find same cases for $8+free shipping. Please no more requests for cases from different Sellers. I already got plenty of them and I would PM first five xda members that PM me.

These look pretty nice. It seems that all of the colors instead of grey and black are around $8-$10. The black and grey ones are sold for *way* more. Link

ToastMan12 said:
These look pretty nice. It seems that all of the colors instead of grey and black are around $8-$10. The black and grey ones are sold for *way* more. Link
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It's sold by other sellers for less
black
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-BLACK...ccessories&hash=item4ab2eaf4f8#ht_2667wt_1041
grey
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GREY-BLACK-...ccessories&hash=item4ab2ca2164#ht_2661wt_1041

Going to order a set of black and a set of white. I can mix and match as I please. Reminds me of my incipio silicrylic..wish they offered a white one. But $9 vs $17 (black friday deal) well worth it to try. Now I really wish I didnt order the gray silicrylic..just been sitting off to the side as I like the black more. too many cases syndrome

Wow that case is pretty sweet let us know how the quality and fit is, I'm currently using the Trident case but I wish they had a white silicone skin.
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From 60 to 8 or so... that's a deal... Loool

I actually saw those and doubled back but bough thte diztronic from amazon instead. Like it a lot

Damn those are really nice. I also have the trident but i am going to pick one up anyways.

My buddy has this case on his sensation, pieces broke off in 3 days and the silicone part is way baggy. Also the gray is already fading off, he got it Christmas so not even a month yet.
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I just ordered the black & gray one last week(haven't gotten it yet though), and I can almost guarantee the 58.95 is a typo, lol... probably hit the 5 by accident when trying to type 8.95.

I emailed the seller, heres what he said
"Sorry for the confusion. I ran out of this item currently. and I didnt want to end the listing so I raised price hoping no one will purchase this item. thank you for understanding.- "
- worldacc

wow badass looking case!

they looks nice but kind of bulky,

just recived it today, I like it, not bulky at all.
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Looks good. I want one.
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The two toned color ones look nice! However, I'm worried that the silicone will pick up a lot of lint. Also, for the people who bought one, do the tiny holes collect a lot of lint in them?

I have been using mine for 3 days now. No lint issues here. I like it better then some of the $20 cases I bought from Amazon. After purchasing pretty much every single kind of case for T989 out there, I like this one the best so far.

Got mines today.
Don't think ill keep it, anyone want it, let me know, $12 if in CA.
Also have D30 case: $15, cut the power side rubber area off, was hard to push power button.
Diztronic black case: $15
Pm me.
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Rearth Rinke Slime Case Review

There are many hard cases on the market and most feel like hard plastic shells. This case actually feels like rubber with the stiffness of plastic. It just feels like quality. It also manages to come about 1/4 of an inch further on the bottom and top to cover more area. The cutouts around the power and volume rockers are recessed which make a world of difference when pushing the already almost flush buttons. It also give extremely good grip. I dropped my first galaxy s3 with a casemate on it and that case didn't have any bottom or top protection and my phone suffered. I posted a picture of the damage and the casemate. If it were in the rearth it would have survived without a scratch. I can't say enough how good this case feels in the hand. Its a really slick phone and it needs a grippy case.
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Glad to hear a good review. I ordered one of these for my preordered S3.:fingers-crossed:

I ordered this, the casemate barely there, the Nilkin hard case, and I bought an Affinity smoke glass hardshell from Bestbuy that I was planning to return once I got one of the cases I ordered but boy does it look nice. I might keep it. It looks gorgeous.

Is there any angle that would hit the bottom or top edge if you dropped it? like facing 45 degrees forward?

Tazer2death said:
Is there any angle that would hit the bottom or top edge if you dropped it? like facing 45 degrees forward?
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No there isn't unless it falls on a squared edge. Plus the rubbery coating gives extra protection.

if i ever buy a hardcase for my galaxy it will be this one.
glad to hear it works well.

Wow. After this case came, on the website they are giving away lanyard strap with it.......

could you post some pics of the phone with the case on it?
Thanks

Had the Slim on my SII and my Note. Absolutely loved them.
If I had a III this would be the case for me without a doubt.
It's a shame that they don't have any plans to release one for the One X.
Sent from my HTC One X

Ordered one last night. Never used a case on my Epic 4G but that's because they were a pain to find. Looks thin enough which was my only concern. Didn't want to add on a lot of extra bulk. Thanks

jitz said:
could you post some pics of the phone with the case on it?
Thanks
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I could but they wouldn't do any justice to the pics on the rearth website.

I bought one of these for my Note. For the $30 I paid for it, I expected more. Why they don't make the plastic go all the way around the bezel is beyond me. I will pass on this one for the S3.

I think it would be fragile, that the reason no cases manufacturer makes a case like this with the bottom and the top covered.

Just ordered mine, thanks for the recommendation.
It took me a while though as I could not find a slime case!
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Is there a link for these cases Google isn't bringing up anything
http://www.google.ie/webhp?sourceid....2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=643

Looks nice but for me cases with volume/power cut outs just feel awkward to me. I much prefer the built in buttons

jonny68 said:
Is there a link for these cases Google isn't bringing up anything
http://www.google.ie/webhp?sourceid....2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1366&bih=643
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Maybe try to search for slim case. But if you really want slime then keep looking...
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@falconeight thanks for the suggestion. just ordered from their official site. they're offering free 2-3 day shipping. it can't come soon enough. i'm so stressed that something bad will happen to my new baby!
http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_ringke_case
i think it's the size of the phone. large, but thin, that makes me feel like it will not take a fall very gracefully. fingers crossed until the case arrives.
oh also, in case anyone is having problems googling the case... it's Rearth Ringke Slim (the OP is missing a "g" and added the "e" in slime LOL)

This is an advertisement, not a review.

Got my Ringke Slim the other day. Similar to my Galaxy Nexus one, except it doesn't protect the top and bottom and it doesn't come with a screen protector or rubber port protectors. Overall I love it though, very thin. But after receiving my ROCK case, I'll probably use that more often. If you're looking for something that will make it look like you don't have a case on it, this is it.

Luardi Slim Bumper (Best Bumper So Far)

For the past six months, I've been searching and waiting for the perfect bumper and I think I've finally found it. The other bumpers like Draco and Tedoori have button cutouts that kill the symmetry of the phone's lines. Bumpers like Spigen are plastic and just look terrible.
The one made by Luardi is slim and has nice curves that won't kill the S3's nice curves. I have yet to see someone review it here so :I will post one when I get it.
What do you guys think?
Link:
http://www.luardi.com/slim-aluminum-bumper-252.html
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Way too expensive. But looks nice. I hope it has front and back lips so it may help protect the f and b.
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+1
Looks great, but way to expensive

Wouldn't exactly say that's anywhere near "Way too expensive". Considering other aluminum bumpers like the Draco Design's one is nearly double the price....

Actually, it's on sale on eBay and you can pick it up for $40. Still pricey but not bad. Hope it's worth it.

Does anyone know things will work with the metal back covers that are on Amazon , if so I'll buy one.
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Metal backs will distort NFC but phone signal is not really affected that much unless your normal signal is bad to begin with.

Looks nice, if it didn't have the grip parts I might consider it.
Overall doesn't seem expensive IMHO

Anyone received theirs yet?
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Mine has arrived but stuck in the mailroom until tomorrow. I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it.

please comment on the signal w case on vs case off

jinosong said:
Mine has arrived but stuck in the mailroom until tomorrow. I'll let you guys know as soon as I get it.
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So how is it? Any pictures?

i'm curious, too. Thinking about possibly getting one of these, or Luardi's leather wallet case... i'd prefer staying with something that doesn't increase the bulk of the phone, but also curious about how installing the phone in Luardi's aluminum bumpers goes.

Just ordered mine
Ordered mine from ebag through Amazon for $37. First time it came the case did not look anything like the picture. It was probably a knockoff. Called Ebag and they assured me it was probably mis-packaged my employee so I'm ordering another one.
The attached picture shows the one they sent me. Just a case with a cut out for the buttons.

Pictures
After some crazy Fedex routing, I finally got my bumper. At first, I glance, I was disappointed, because I got the same case as previously mentioned from eBags via Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Luardi-Aluminum-Bumper-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00ANWLUO0/). But then when I opened it up more, I realized that this was in fact the aluminum bumper, it just doesn't match the picture that Luardi / Amazon / eBags posted on their order page.
The case is more subdued than in the advertised pictures and the bumps along the size are less pronounced (I prefer that). The one thing they did design-wise was to make the top portion a thin plastic inset to hold the phone in the bumper. It seems to work, but makes the case feel cheaper. It could be that this design allows the bumper to be less bulky without additional securing closures. It looks pretty good, but it isn't as solid as I had hoped, it will creak and flex slightly when squeezed, particularly along the bottom where the plastic inset can be released.
I took some pictures and posted them on dropbox:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/agfy6zj9tk1prni/ceJKB08chh
Let me know if there are any other angles that you want me to take.
I am trying out the case to see whether I am going to keep it. I suspect that Amazon / eBags would still authorize the return since it clearly doesn't match what they are advertising.

Digging the finger grips

Looks cool. I wonder if it's equivalent to Draco bumpers