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Which case to get? TPU, Polycarb, Silicone, Flip, ...

Since the international Galaxy S3 is exactly the same form as the U.S. variants, check out that thread first.
My 2 cents...
TPU:
All of the TPU cases are essentially identical, and provide the best protection VS all others -- except an Otterbox -- should you drop it, and the 2nd-best grip (VS silicone). They range from the official Samsung TPU cases ("overpriced"), down to the $2 EBay S-Line / X-Line's. I went for some middle-of-the-road Cruzerlite cases ($10 each or $20 for 3 on Amazon), and they're great, though not as grippy on the sides as I would've liked.
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Hard Polycarb:
The hard polycarbonate plastic cases are also very nice and slightly thinner than TPU, but provide little drop protection. Some provide more top/bottom coverage than others, and some, like this Rock Quicksand case I bought, are actually much grippier than you might expect (it's grippier than my Cruzerlite!):
There are still many other types of cases to consider (listed in order of their level of drop protection):
Full body armor -- bulky; otterbox
TPU
Silicone / Gel / Jelly -- these are the grippiest cases you can get, but that also means they attract lint like the plague, are harder to take out of your pocket, and so flexible that they have a tendency to slip off the phone. I still have one of these $0.99 cases on my Captivate, and it's OK, but not ideal.
Bumpers -- protection around the edges of the phone only; often paired with body skins for scratch protection.
Polycarb
Leather pouches -- for "executive" style; slow to access
Flip -- usually seen on tablets; a little awkward to hold when the flaps around back; a big plus is that it replaces the original back cover of the phone, so the original will never get scratched; very little drop protection
Gelaskin / fullbody skins -- scratch protection, but zero drop protection; they're basically just stickers.
Metal battery cover replacements -- these are known to interfere with NFC, and GPS; steer clear
Other...
Soft TPU / hard polycarb are still the most common.
(my ideal case would fuse TPU or polycarb with grippy silicone on the edges, but AFAIK nobody makes this)

I have a flip on order. IMHO the display is the weakest link and the photos posted from EU with totally busted screens annoys me. I'm hoping that the flip's cover will help protect the display somewhat.
The problem is the design, there's hardly any bevel to keep the glass from hitting something and while it's stiffened glass it's not unbreakable. I'm going to gamble on insurance for a couple months even though the replacement cost with insurance is $200 plus processing ($50?).

I'm going with the otterbox defender.

Randomacts said:
I'm going with the otterbox defender.
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In terms of protection that a great choice, however, it usually removes any styling from the phone. Since Samsung is making the flip case it won't box up the style or feel of the phone (and I have a desk charger on order too which it will still work with). There was a video on some UK retailer site...

I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I have on of these for my Skyrocket and it's great. They cost about $10...

I already have my Cruzerlite TPU cases...just waiting for the phone. I love these cases on my Gnex.
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I'm ready to go - now I just need the phone.... Come on Amazon

I have the same screen protector but it sucks..

djkinetic said:
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I'm liking the looks of this plus the price.
How is the Otterbox Commuter series in general? I'm looking for a quality case, but nothing bulky. I had a Defender for my iPhone, but it ended up being too bulky so I never put it back on.

HOW ABOUT THIS ONE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15084039267.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150840392675&_rdc=1
AND official one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Sam...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f189b2c84

I ordered this one
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-S-Line-Flexible-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0087GANO2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
But my phone is blue. Should be here Friday

what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major

I have the Rock on mine International GS3. I love it. Best case I have ever had for a phone.

i already have a TPU S-Line case ready and waiting when mine arrives today. I started using these with the SII and when I got my Note I got one for it as well. love the gippy texture on the sides as it really reduces any drops...and its only 4.98 with free shipping.. also got a desktop charger that the phone will fit into with the case on.
New Black S Line Wave TPU Gel Phone Cover Case for Samsung i9300 Galaxy S 3 SIII
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33073802533...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_2012wt_1166
Desktop Dock In Hard Case Charger Cradle Mount For Samsung Galaxy S3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17085373242...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1443wt_1397

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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There's this but it's not stylish: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-WHITE-I...ccessories&hash=item3a75bec2e3#ht_1416wt_1185
But I think that this above design will certainly protect the f*g glass from breaking, but no tight jeans....
This has a kickstand too and looks better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Sams...ccessories&hash=item589458d504#ht_3353wt_1185

holy moly, im going to have nightmares about that case tonight.
how about we bite off of apple with a bumper case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...ain_0&var=&hash=item519fe65426#ht_9186wt_1010

caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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People complain that the stand on most kickstand-cases is often flimsy or slippy, so I wouldn't cheap out here if you really intend to use the kickstand a lot vs a dock or desk stand.
If I hadn't ordered a universal ThoughtOut stand I'd have opted either for the official samsung vent case (where you put a coin in the back to act as the stand):
Or, this "SD smart stand" case, which is also getting high praise (the stand flips in and out like a wristband), though is a bit harder to find:

I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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Latty said:
I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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It was released today. I just the notification email.

Dual-layer cases: Help me choose

Trying to decide between the following dual layer cases (gel case inside hard shell):
Incipio SA-302 Silicrylic Hard Shell Case with Silicone Core for Samsung Galaxy S III:
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-30...amsung/dp/B0085VAP38/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
OR
Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 Case - Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Protection
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...TF8&colid=33C4MLEZBFXGX&coliid=I1UD19IUIONB25
They are very similar. Does anyone have experience with either of these? I have small hands, so I don't want to drop my brand new GSIII and break it!

Grab an otterbox commuter. It's protect your phone well and protect your phone from dust too as it has the cover caps. It's only add a little bit bulk..^^

Otterbox
lvoonjian8888 said:
Grab an otterbox commuter. It's protect your phone well and protect your phone from dust too as it has the cover caps. It's only add a little bit bulk..^^
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I've read where the Otterbox makes it difficult to press buttons.

cccheel said:
I've read where the Otterbox makes it difficult to press buttons.
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It gets better with time.

I have the Incipio in the Verizon blue. It's fine, but I'll be ordering the OB Defender. Every time I'm on a crowded sidewalk or the train platform, all I think about is someone walking into me causing my phone to drop onto concrete... Chills. Lol
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Ordered me an otterbox commuter , Sgp neo hybrid , and Sgp ultra crystal . What is the best screen protector guys ? I been thinking trying to research it but it's confusing . I wanted one to cover the full screen but bought thru phone already so I just got the Sgp ultra clear for now

I currently have a Zagg HD on mine, so far so good. Smooth like glass, unlike their "standard" one which has a plastic feel. Either will work. Have not tried the screen part since I have the Zagg, but I picked up the ArmorShield (supposed to be Zagg eqiv.) and the shield for the rest of the phone is good. Got a good deal on an otterbox so thats going on as well when I get it.

I'm in the same boat as the OP
So many cases around still not sure which one
Here's a few other options as well
Interested in hearing what others have to say
Seidio Active
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Apparently only adds 2.2mm to each side so 4.4mm overall which isn't too bad IMO
I've read that this case is easy to put on and take off
You can get it with a holster and/or stand as well
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgs3-bk.htm
Case-Mate Tough
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Tough-Cases.asp

Commuter case power button getting better after few weeks of using. It's work perfectly with my Spigen Curved Crystal sp...^^
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TieNN89 said:
I'm in the same boat as the OP
So many cases around still not sure which one
Here's a few other options as well
Interested in hearing what others have to say
Seidio Active
Apparently only adds 2.2mm to each side so 4.4mm overall which isn't too bad IMO
I've read that this case is easy to put on and take off
You can get it with a holster and/or stand as well
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-case-black-p/csk3ssgs3-bk.htm
Case-Mate Tough
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Tough-Cases.asp
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Bro, for seidio active case, the soft silicone part will get loose after few week of using especially the top & bottom part. For case-mate tough, my brother using casemate tough case, drop once from 3 feet high, the hard shell break. :crying:
Conclusion, grab a Commuter or Ballistic SG and you can't go wrong with both of these premium case. :good:

I have casemate and OB. Both are great. Just switched back to OB today...its better than the casemate. Close but I will stick.with the OB.
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I have the Acase. Originally, I was going to get the speck dual layer case, but I looked at the review from the acase at amazon and it seems better. I also looked at the retail price and its "retail value" seems more, so that's one reason why I got it. So far, great case. Protects both back and side, and front when placing down on a flat table. One time, I accidentally bumped the cellphone on a side of the table and it grazed the case, but no damage to the phone. Glad I have acase on.
From what I saw, the Incipio is pretty similar, so it wouldn't hurt if you get that or the Acase. Just know that the price point is about the same on Amazon, but the retail value is different; The acase is about 40 and the incipio is about 30. I usually choose the higher price, believing that it is the better quality. But that is my bias.

The otterbox commuter or defender are great cases. I have no problems with the defender buttons, the commuter got better after about a week but I wanted the holster the defender came with. I did however take off the screen protector the defender came with. I also tried the Acase like you show above and it is ok but no where near as protective as the otterbox. Oh and the Otterbox Defender is on Amazon for about 29.00.

Trident Kraken has yet to fail me in terms of protection. I drop and toss my phone to demonstrate it for people everyday. Plus they have quite a few different color options.
Only thing that has failed was the belt clip broke. But contacted customer service and I had a new one in 4 days.
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Go with the Acase. You can't beat the price and the case is great! Nothing against the other cases, but this case is just as good if not better. Hell, you could get two for the price of some of the other ones. Here's my review when I first made purchased it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764709
It's still my all around favorite case. You really can't go wrong with this case.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

UAG case for me, I don't have a screen protector but I did have a zagg hd and it was just terrible (actually went through two if them with the same issues). I will be getting a specter glass protector and I'm hoping it will be compatible with my case
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I'm selling a used incipio sylicrillic. PM me with offers. Its the grey/white one.
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I will be doing a review for Cruzerlite's new protection case soon. I will post links.
It competes with the otterbox.
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Hated my Otterbox Commuter... didn't look good whatsoever, and the button mashing problem was enough to make me return it after two days of use (I know it "gets better" after use, but when you pay any amount of money, it should work out of the box).
Went to the Speck Candyshell and I love it (its dual layer as well).

The kraken falls apart when dropped.
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cuhrazy said:
The kraken falls apart when dropped.
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By design. Impact hits and the outer hard shell breaks apart to absorb most of the impact. Then the case can tumble on the ground with the polycarbonate case with very light impact.
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Tight fitting case for the S3?

So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?

I'm not sure what you mean by a "tight fitting case" beyond one that fits securely. With that as the criterion, I can recommend two cases:
Less protective, and currently significantly less expensive (because only shipping is being charged), is the ZooGue, which is available for the cost of shipping. I paid just under $6.00 for two cases shipped within the United States. The cases are well-made and at least as protective as the basic black cases my wife and I bought for our Vibrants back in July of 2010.
More protective is the two-piece DBA Ultra Complete, which I received last night from Amazon.The fit and finish are excellent. The inner layer is TPU. The outer layer is a flexible polycarbonate.

victorlht88 said:
Try uag, I am amazed by it's build quality
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Agreed. Sold my defender for it.
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Cruzerlite if you like soft cases.

cyrusir said:
So far i have tried case mate barely there, nice but little protection and the edges wear very quickly and SGP modello which is nice, but would be perfect if it were a tighter fit.
I wanted to try the neo hybrid but from what ive read the fit isnt any tighter than the modello.
Is there a case in the modello, neo style that is a proper tight fit?
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Don't ever Buy the case-mate Barely there. It's horrible quality. I've heard the SGP Neo Hybrid is good

I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

Seidio Surface Case has a tight fit and a sleek design. Check it out
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txkorm said:
I second the ZooGoo. It's pretty slim and one of the tightest cases I've used. The UAG and Casemate Pop are both tight but not as slim as what it sounds like you are looking for. I too have the Modello and loved it until I got the ZooGoo. I just wish I got Black and not Red.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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The OP appears to be concerned about protection as well as a "tight fit." The more protection is an issue, the more I think I'd recommend the DBA Ultra Complete. But until last night, I was using a black ZooGue. It looks great with my PB SG III.

The Cruzerlite cases are awesome. Definitely tight fitting as requires some lining up to fit properly...can't just slap it on!
Buttons easily accessible, grease doesn't tend to build up like it does on my SGP screen protector either.
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cheers folks gonna try the zoogue

my NEO Hybrid is super tight

cyrusir said:
cheers folks gonna try the zoogue
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At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

txkorm said:
At the price you can't beat it. If it's protection, you need, go with the Acase. Absolute favorite all around case and another great value.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.

RebDovid said:
For protection, now having an Ultra Complete and reading the Acase description, I'd go with the Ultra Complete for protection. The Ultra Complete has hflexible, high-quality polycarbonate and TPU versus PCM and silicone.
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...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.

So the Zoogue is "free"? I added two different colored cases and it comes out to $.02 cents plus $5.97 shipping.
edit: Ordered a blue and a white case for $5.99. Thanks for name dropping.

yes its free, i just got mine yesterday. thought it was 2 weeks before it arrives, but hey, it took only around 1 week(i guess). what i ordered was red, which i thought ill be giving it to my wife as i plan to buy her a red S3; but i instead bought galaxy note 10.1!! lol... now i have this as my spare case (together with CM phantom, otterbox commuter and metal slim(white) ) hahaha

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...Not familiar with that one.
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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DBA Cases is a new company that makes the Just Like Glass screen protectors and Thin Grip and Complete Ultra. There are threads discussing the Thin Grip here, the Complete Ultra here, and the current production screen protector here. (I have no business connection with the company. I came across it in my search, as a new Galaxy S III owner, for a case and screen protector. The CEO has been an active participant in the discussion of his products. In response to complaints about the coverage of his screen protector, he had made and sent to seven testers, a larger trial model. I'm one of the lucky testers. Mine came yesterday. My initial impressions of the larger screen protector, which I'll expand on over time, are in DBA Cases supersized me.)

Get the Slim Case directly made by Samsung!!!
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need a bombproof case for SGS3

i need a bombproof case for my SGS3 i have read alot of the case reviews on here and i am just over whelmed by the case options and was wondering what the community here can give me some advice on picking a case any help would be great

The Otterbox Defender is probably the most protective case on the market.
I just ordered a Urban Armor Gear case off eBay. There was one for $29.95 or best offer so I threw in $22 and it accepted! Free shipping too. Great deal.
I'm currently using the free ZooGue case ($4 shipping) and it's been pretty good for a TPU case. I just wanted something a bit more protective.

Bobby_C said:
The Otterbox Defender is probably the most protective case on the market.
I just ordered a Urban Armor Gear case off eBay. There was one for $29.95 or best offer so I threw in $22 and it accepted! Free shipping too. Great deal.
I'm currently using the free ZooGue case ($4 shipping) and it's been pretty good for a TPU case. I just wanted something a bit more protective.
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LifeProof has one coming out but who knows when it'll be released.
Griffin Technologies has said a Survivor series case is in the works but yet again no solid date.
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Check out the Puregear Dualtek case
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Check out the Puregear Dualtek case
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I second this. Not as bulky as the Defender but looks/feels very protective of the phone.

Trident Kraken,Otterbox Defender, a couple different Seidio cases including their new one Obex, puregear dualtek.
LifeProof has one coming out but who knows when it'll be released.
Griffin Technologies has said a Survivor series case is in the works but yet again no solid date.
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does anyone have experiance with the SAMSUNG GALAXY S III BALLISTIC SHELL GEL (SG) SERIES CASE

I have the Ballistic SG MAX, and it is by far the most protective case I've ever used. The screen guard is replaceable too. Also, the belt clip is awesome.
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Otterbox defender + ifeel glass
I use the otterbox commuter and the ifeel screen protector.
It is thinner than the defender and its easier to remove the case during an over heat plus it leaves the screen protector in place.
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I've used Otterbox Defender since I bought the SGS3. Picked up the Seidio OBEX case today. I have complete confidence in the otterbox but really liked the idea of waterproof case. Still not sure about the OBEX just yet but seems like a very good solid well built case. Performed the waterproof test and it's lived up to the claims.

jeriel05 said:
Check out the Puregear Dualtek case
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That looks as tough as UAG's so i'd go for a UAG (better looking to me). Pure is probably cheaper though.
But he wants something tougher than that one i think, so it's not the same grade of cases. Look for otterbox defender or Trident Kraken. Kraken has lots of videos official and third party on youtube vouching for it's toughness.
I'm using a UAG at the moment and although extremly satisfied, i may still get a kraken just because how tough they seem for heavier duty.
Check out the 15 pound anchor one, this kind of impressed me. They also have a splash test (they throw a bucket of water on it), throw a phone off the roof of a building crashing hard on solid concrete, kick one around, etc. Reckon anything short of that nuclear explosion and they've tested it. Phone survives everytime, of course.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbeaG1ySFnI

My favorite hands down (and tested)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33992870&postcount=16

kaynpayn said:
That looks as tough as UAG's so i'd go for a UAG (better looking to me). Pure is probably cheaper though.
But he wants something tougher than that one i think, so it's not the same grade of cases. Look for otterbox defender or Trident Kraken. Kraken has lots of videos official and third party on youtube vouching for it's toughness.
I'm using a UAG at the moment and although extremly satisfied, i may still get a kraken just because how tough they seem for heavier duty.
Check out the 15 pound anchor one, this kind of impressed me. They also have a splash test (they throw a bucket of water on it), throw a phone off the roof of a building crashing hard on solid concrete, kick one around, etc. Reckon anything short of that nuclear explosion and they've tested it. Phone survives everytime, of course.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbeaG1ySFnI
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The Puregear Dualtek is waaay tougher than a UAG case. I have both. My fingers hurt after removing the Dualtek case.

kaynpayn said:
That looks as tough as UAG's so i'd go for a UAG (better looking to me). Pure is probably cheaper though.
But he wants something tougher than that one i think, so it's not the same grade of cases. Look for otterbox defender or Trident Kraken. Kraken has lots of videos official and third party on youtube vouching for it's toughness.
I'm using a UAG at the moment and although extremly satisfied, i may still get a kraken just because how tough they seem for heavier duty.
Check out the 15 pound anchor one, this kind of impressed me. They also have a splash test (they throw a bucket of water on it), throw a phone off the roof of a building crashing hard on solid concrete, kick one around, etc. Reckon anything short of that nuclear explosion and they've tested it. Phone survives everytime, of course.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbeaG1ySFnI
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I can't judge the UAG because I don't own one, but I do own a otterbox defender and the Dualtek. I can confidently say this this case protects just as well as the defender just in a slimmer package. I have purposely dropped the phone on asphalt and concrete to see how it holds up and the phone and the case are fine. There's a video on YouTube of a guy throwing the dualtek from a 20 foot roof on to solid concrete and the phone just bounces around a few times and that's it. This is a very solid case and though it may not look it, it is very rugged.
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I have the ballistic. Feels pretty protective

I have the otter box defender love the protection it gives. Have dropped many times and held up very well it does add bulk but keeps my phone safe and protected

Been using the Ballistic Max with it's screen protector for about three weeks. One fall from belt to floor without issue. The real test is falling face down on gravel, the Gorilla glass by itself will not take that as I found out. Not sure what screen protector will take a belt to gravel hit?

i-Blason Armorbox for Google Nexus 5 by LG Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Case

i-Blason Armorbox for Google Nexus 5 by LG Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Case with Front Cover and Built-in Screen Protector and Impact Resistant Bumpers (Black)
i-Blason ArmorBox [Yellow Jacket] slim profile dual layer armored protective case really got attitude. This case adopts advanced uni-body dual-layer design including a flexible TPU inner core and a contemporary Polycarbonate hard shell. i-Blason ArmorBox case also comes with a front cover with built-in screen protector which will prevent your screen from scratch, dust or being shattered. It is ultra light weight yet still extremely protective owing to its impact resistant bumper design. Dotted pattern inner TPU layer is included to provides excellent shock absorption. To sum it up, i-Blason ArmorBox case got the look! It stings like a yellow jacket and protects your phone like no other cases.
Improved Features
--Dual Layer Protection
--Unique appearance with contemporary design
--Signature front cover and built-in screen protector
--Hard shell + TPU inner core
--Impact resistant bumper design
--Easy access to all buttons, ports, camera, sensors, speakers and features
--Best to go along with our best selling bubble free screen protector for Nexus 5
Warranty: i-Blason offers 1 year limited warranty on all i-Blason cell phone/tablet accessories. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by the excellent service i-Blason LLC is committed to provide
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FUPVHLG

This looks tough!
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Hopefully it will be available in Germany too ? This is exactly the case I prefer.
Here is a better link: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Google-Holster-Kickstand-Locking/dp/B00FORK3SI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_3

BubooBear said:
This looks tough!
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Yeah, I figured it's the closest thing to an Otterbox.
Gorgtech said:
Hopefully it will be available in Germany too ? This is exactly the case I prefer.
Here is a better link: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Google-Holster-Kickstand-Locking/dp/B00FORK3SI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_3
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Only problem for me is that case doesn't have a built-in screen protector. I do like the kickstand though.

BL4Z3D247 said:
Yeah, I figured it's the closest thing to an Otterbox.
Only problem for me is that case doesn't have a built-in screen protector. I do like the kickstand though.
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It says / shows a built in screen protector on the case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846

BL4Z3D247 said:
i-Blason Armorbox for Google Nexus 5 by LG Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Case with Front Cover and Built-in Screen Protector and Impact Resistant Bumpers (Black)
i-Blason ArmorBox [Yellow Jacket] slim profile dual layer armored protective case really got attitude. This case adopts advanced uni-body dual-layer design including a flexible TPU inner core and a contemporary Polycarbonate hard shell. i-Blason ArmorBox case also comes with a front cover with built-in screen protector which will prevent your screen from scratch, dust or being shattered. It is ultra light weight yet still extremely protective owing to its impact resistant bumper design. Dotted pattern inner TPU layer is included to provides excellent shock absorption. To sum it up, i-Blason ArmorBox case got the look! It stings like a yellow jacket and protects your phone like no other cases.
Improved Features
--Dual Layer Protection
--Unique appearance with contemporary design
--Signature front cover and built-in screen protector
--Hard shell + TPU inner core
--Impact resistant bumper design
--Easy access to all buttons, ports, camera, sensors, speakers and features
--Best to go along with our best selling bubble free screen protector for Nexus 5
Warranty: i-Blason offers 1 year limited warranty on all i-Blason cell phone/tablet accessories. Your satisfaction is guaranteed by the excellent service i-Blason LLC is committed to provide
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FUPVHLG
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I would love this case, but I refuse to pay a company 3 times the cost of a product just to ship it into Canada. $17 shipping on a 5 dollar case is retarded.

AHomelessGuy said:
It says / shows a built in screen protector on the case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1630083502&pf_rd_i=507846
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I was talking about the link for a different case in the third post. I know the case I posted has a built-in screen protector, that's why I bought it. Lol. =P

BL4Z3D247 said:
I was talking about the link for a different case in the third post. I know the case I posted has a built-in screen protector, that's why I bought it. Lol. =P
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woops

BCSC said:
I would love this case, but I refuse to pay a company 3 times the cost of a product just to ship it into Canada. $17 shipping on a 5 dollar case is retarded.
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I agree. Another member(also Canadian) in a different thread said the same thing. That is ridiculous.

anyone tried this case yet looks good.

bassist9 said:
anyone tried this case yet looks good.
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No, they won't be in stock until November 19th. I ordered one yesterday and got a delivery date of November 22nd - 26th.

The other colours are quite cool, might get the lime green
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Ordered one if these bad boys look tough
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Funny thing I found on Amazon...its listed as #1 best seller as a doormat...its so good you can use your nexus 5 as a doormat!!

AHomelessGuy said:
Funny thing I found on Amazon...its listed as #1 best seller as a doormat...its so good you can use your nexus 5 as a doormat!!
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LOL. I bought a case one time for the Nexus 4 that was listed in Diapers. I think some Amazon sellers do it to get higher up the results or something.

is this the only case with a built in screen protector?
Wife has an iphone with IvySkin and the built in scree n protector is quite nice and effective

BCSC said:
I would love this case, but I refuse to pay a company 3 times the cost of a product just to ship it into Canada. $17 shipping on a 5 dollar case is retarded.
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BL4Z3D247 said:
I agree. Another member(also Canadian) in a different thread said the same thing. That is ridiculous.
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Well now $20/shipped CONUS is the normal price...looks like they upped the price of the case. And it's in stock, but I can't pay that much for this case, it looks like it's crappy. I always like the fit of i-Blason, but they never feel like quality materials to me. I can't spend more than $10 shipped for one of these...

I posted about this yesterday in the Otterbox thread as a possible alternative and someone said their roommate had an i-blason case that wasn't very good. Does anyone else have any experience with this brand? When I look at the renders, I can't even tell how the phone gets inside of this thing. It looks like there's hard plastic on both sides of the phone so maybe it's a 2 piece?

MoonDoom said:
I posted about this yesterday in the Otterbox thread as a possible alternative and someone said their roommate had an i-blason case that wasn't very good. Does anyone else have any experience with this brand? When I look at the renders, I can't even tell how the phone gets inside of this thing. It looks like there's hard plastic on both sides of the phone so maybe it's a 2 piece?
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If the video for assembling the one for the iPhone5C case is any indication, this would be a yes.
I did purchase the lime green one. I also have the Neo Hybrid from Spigen on my 5 right now and like it. I do, however, like the idea of an integrated screen protector with the cases. I suck at applying screen protectors and every phone I've owned since the iPhone3 has had an Otterbox Defender case.

Has anybody received a shipping confirmation yet from Amazon? For the past 3 weeks, the listed shipping date was for today, 11/19 but my status still shows "Preparing for Shipment".
Hopefully, they fulfill their estimated delivery date- "Friday, November 22, 2013 - Tuesday, November 26, 2013 by 8:00pm"