My video review of Spigen SGP's Illuzion for the Galaxy S3. If you're looking for a wallet style case, this is definitely one to check out. Also, if you're considering this vs. CreTouch's Smarllet, I would go with the Illuzion. If you have any questions on the case, leave a comment down below.
Link to purchase($32.99): http://go.alltechunity.com/s3ill
Pros
- Good looking and very vibrant
- Well-designed, high Quality
- Three card slots for credit cards and IDs
- Cutouts for all ports and buttons
Cons
- Somewhat expensive
- No accessories included
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hey guys,
I have a sgs2 and my case just broke (just wear n tear did not drop it) its the SGP Samsung Galaxy S2 Case Ultra Capsule - YELLOW
I really like colour but its barely lasted 4 months esp for that price...
Having read the reviews I see people are highly recommending both:
- case mate tough case
- otterbox case
trouble is i can only find them in black and I really like a colourful case but cant justify spending £20 every 4 months
So what would you do? Is there a nice yellow / blue reliable strong case out there or do I have to go for either one of the other 2 mentioned above, in which case which one would you choose?
Please help
Thanks
Had a few people message me on Youtube asking me to start posting some of my reviews over here for you guys
Must say the Neo-Hybrid is so far the best case i have tried for both style and function, sure it's not the cheapest or offers the best drop protection but for who it is aimed at, it does the best job so far
Retail price is $26.99 from SGP Directly
thanks, i wish they had more colours options though.
would love a grey plastic 'ring' + a dark grey/charcoal colour case. not a fan of sparking blue
and wish me luck in your giveaway :laugh:
Samsung Galaxy S3 Rugged Cases
Otterbox Defender
$29.96
Amazon.com: OtterBox Defender Series for Samsung Galaxy S III - Retail Packaging - Glacier: Cell Phones & Accessories
Otterbox Commuter
$21.41
Amazon.com: OtterBox Commuter Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - Retail Packaging - Glacier: Cell Phones & Accessories
Urban Armor
$29.99
Amazon.com: Urban Armor Gear GLXS3-COMP-BLK-VP Composite Case with Impact Resistant Bumpers for Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Ballistic Case
$25.18
Amazon.com: Ballistic SX0932-M005 SG MAXX for Samsung Galaxy SIII/S3 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Body Glove Drop Suit Rugged Cell Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S III Black
$13.99
Body Glove Drop Suit
Trident Kraken
$27.70
Amazon.com: Trident Case AMS-I9300-BK KRAKEN AMS Series Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Seidio Active w/ Holster
$29.99
Amazon.com: Seidio BD2-HK3SSSKYK-BK ACTIVE Case and Holster Combo (with kickstand) for Samsung Skyrocket - Combo Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Seidio Convert
$38.88
Amazon.com: Seidio BD4-HKR4SSGS3 CONVERT Combo for Samsung Galaxy S III SCH-I535/ SPH-L710/ SGH-I747 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Trident Case
$14.99
Amazon.com: Trident Case AG-I9300-BK AEGIS Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
PureGear Extreme Case
$21.94
Amazon.com: PureGear 02-001-01687 PX 360 Extreme Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
PureGear Extreme DualTek
$14.99
Amazon.com: PureGear 02-001-01675 DualTek Extreme Impact Case with 3M EAR for Samsung Galaxy S3 - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - White: Cell Phones & Accessories
Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case
$12.99
Amazon.com: Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 with Kick-Stand (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, US Cellular & Sprint): Cell Phones & Accessories
If you guys have any others you want me to post on here please comment below! :good:
Trident Kraken, Seidio Obex
Trident agis
In BUCK We Trust. GO O's!
Urban armor case
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Updated OP w/ case requests.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764709
Currently not being productive on my S3.
Add these to your list:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
Kruzkal said:
Add these to your list:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
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Updated w/ the above.
Update w/ Seidio Convert.
Good list. It the trident case on mine in the green and black and it looks very good and is well protected with out being bulky. Very nice case.
In BUCK We Trust. GO O's!
If anyone has any other recommendations please post a link to one of your fav rugged cases!
after messing about with the UAG Composite, Seidio Active (which is a lint magnet, pity) and Otterbox's Commuter, i've finally settled with Body Glove's Bodysuit.
that being said i've been known to be fickle
for now anyways,
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Rugged-Samsung-9284901/dp/B008J2V3KW
http://store.androidcommunity.com/b...ody-glove-dropsuit-rugged-case/4A54A11660.htm
and for a quite balanced review, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGs_H1607ao&feature=plcp
the channel contains more case reviews with dimensions thrown in (i think they take measurements at the thickest, widest points of the case)
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
nerys71 said:
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
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I'm happy when others are happy...... I'd never put this on my phone however. It's F'n huge!
Currently not being productive on my S3.
well the way I see it "huge" costs me $8 while "broken phone" costs me $500 easy decision.
I am "rough" with my stuff sometimes.
plus while this is unique to me that is still "small" to me. I am 6'4" 440 pounds size 13-14 shoes.
to me that size is "just right"
nerys71 said:
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
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It's not a bad case. I had the $4 version on my S3, but without a holster it was stuck in my pocket. So while running around at work it tended to sweat which freaked me out. It lasted a good month until one day I picked it up without the phone in it and the plastic sides cracked. Maybe the more expensive ones are of a higher quality.
yeah I have gotten some that were so cheap I would not even put my phone in them. scary crap out their
I don't like the silicon first cases like the otter box since if anything gets INSIDE the case it will grind away the finish on the phone. this is less likely with hard first.
From what I've heard the dba ultra case is supposed to be pretty rugged
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well I could not wait. too paranoid so I paid the anal rape price for a case at a store. I refused to pay $20 for a $3 TPU case so I got a nicer case. a SPECK case in green and grey (better than black or white)
Uploading some pictures now
the design of this case is interesting. its almost as slim as a TPU case but it silicon and polycarbonate like a rugged case. I guess I would call it a "slim rugged"
its "one piece" so the two parts are bonded together. cutouts are perfect. the buttons are super tactile and responsive. LOVE the buttons.
would have preferred a brighter color like blue or orange but its better than black or white that is for sure !
I am actually quite impressed with the case. it FEELS wonderful fits tight does not appear as if it will become lose over time thanks to the polycarbonate shell.
if I you are looking for slim instead of full on armor I would definitely consider this case. very well made looks nice and feels nice adding surprisingly little bulk to the phone.
Here are maybe a couple others to consider-
http://www.tech21.uk.com/#
The most rugged tech21 case actually includes their less expensive case inside another shell, it looks like a reverse defender.
The other one I actually just bought but haven't gotten it yet-
http://www.dbacases.com/complete-ultra.aspx
The complete ultra is like the candy shell/hybrids but has a tpu inner instead of a silicone inner, I don't know about protection levels but it definitely looks better than the other hybrid types, maybe a "semi-rugged"?
This is an authentic case that was purchased from their website. I might purchase some from the known counterfeit sites to see if there is a difference as there were with the Spigen products I purchased.
My wife absolutely loves this case. The design can definitely appeal to those that like the Military / industrial look.
The price point is ~$35. This is the same price you can expect to pay for most mid level protection cases. I consider mid level being those that allow the phone to be laid down on every side without the device touching a service. Many are dual layer to absorb impact. High level cases would be the Otterbox Defender, Trident Kraken, Lifeproof, etc.
HTC One Videos:
HTC One vs GS4 Video Test - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4YDV82u8V4
HTC One vs GS4 vs Optimus G Pro Outdoor Comparison Test (direct sunlight) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4pvyN21jDw
Otterbox Defender Case - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvNjs...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Otterbox Commuter Case - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7wuw...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Urban Armor Gear (UAG) Case - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax9ORwh5DAI
Incipio DualPRO Shine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjBjW...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Speck CandyShell Grip - http://youtu.be/-UhRPS-gda8
ZAGG InvisbleSHIELD Install - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKWW8cIK7B0
ExoGear ExoMount Tablet S - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrlkJ...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Unboxing and First Look - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqtO8...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Zoe Video Demo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3I0a...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Creating Zoe Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Au3q...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
TV Remote Demo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2S13...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
TV Remote Setup - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb4ji...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Setting Up AT&T Visual Voicemail - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg-PG...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Setting Up Google Voice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-k72...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
HTC One vs Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 4 vs Note 2 Quadrant - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjYes...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Speaker Test - HTC One vs Samsung Galaxy S4 vs LG Optimus G Pro vs Note 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAQUd...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Enable Adobe Flash Player - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUUau...OWkkXd_yWOMZVp
Unlock Bootloader - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMhzEDruEuY
Load Custom Recovery and Root - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elzZoU6Sb4Q
AT&T Speed Test 1 (Galaxy S4 vs HTC One) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxqzlkGfjkw
Dang dude talk about spamming every video you've ever filmed on this thread....let's simmer down.
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Any sudjestions?
Best Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Wallet type case with card slots)?
Hard to say what is a best since it could be a matter of personal preference, but you can get a lot of choices here: http://www.tvc-mall.com/search?cid=&q=note+3+wallet
If I'm looking for no-brand name accessories, I typically deal with either tvc-mall.com for cases or dx.com for other gadgets.
vectron said:
Hard to say what is a best since it could be a matter of personal preference, but you can get a lot of choices here: http://www.tvc-mall.com/search?cid=&q=note+3+wallet
If I'm looking for no-brand name accessories, I typically deal with either tvc-mall.com for cases or dx.com for other gadgets.
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This seems to be nice looking.
http://www.dhgate.com/product/luxur...with-credit/173393444.html#s4-23-1|3333779012
I like texture of this case.
I have not seen any brand cases where they have those card slots and have nice texture.
Many cases looks so wierd and poor quality.
Cocliosttro said:
This seems to be nice looking.
http://www.dhgate.com/product/luxur...with-credit/173393444.html#s4-23-1|3333779012
I like texture of this case.
I have not seen any brand cases where they have those card slots and have nice texture.
Many cases looks so wierd and poor quality.
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Looks very similar to one of the S4 cases I tested/reviewed from case-parts.com (it's the same company as tvc-mall.com), here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319150 - scroll down to white wallet case. The texture and built quality was very good.
vectron said:
Looks very similar to one of the S4 cases I tested/reviewed from case-parts.com (it's the same company as tvc-mall.com), here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319150 - scroll down to white wallet case. The texture and built quality was very good.
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THis also looks nice:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6pcs-Bone..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2331a391c2
vectron said:
Hard to say what is a best since it could be a matter of personal preference, but you can get a lot of choices here:
If I'm looking for no-brand name accessories, I typically deal with either tvc-mall.com for cases or dx.com for other gadgets.
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this looks very proper and elegant, thanks :good:
Taking a shot with this. Exactly the type and style I was looking for. Almost abnormally high number of 5 star reviews on Amazon but looks legit:
Black Panther Leather Wallet Case
Black Leather Wallet Case
Ordered the Black Panther directly through their website, followed on Twitter for 10% discount, ends up $9 cheaper than Amazon
Fliptroniks direct link
No mention of it (or the company) through a search here at xda so taking a chance. I'll return and give my opinion once I get it.
Spigeon Slim Armor S-view
Although I usually love Spigeon cases, the Slim Armor S-View model is sub-par IMO. The hinge for the front cover is held together by two small plastic pegs, which after less than a month of opening and closing it has caused the plastic part that holds the pegs in, to break off and the hinge will not stay on and close. If you just love the case or want the S-View function, than I would eith suggest the official Samsung S-View case and buy the magnetic clips to keep it closed, or get a knock-off case. I remember aliexpress.com having a bunch of knock-off stuff for cheap, but keep in mind it is still knock-off/clones.
Wallet case? I don't know, probably Spigen has some nice cases. I have one wallet case and is from Design Skin. I like it, but don't how others would think about it.
I just want to say i don't like my Note 3.