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Can the the otter box case reduce cell services in some phones? I guess there is something to it.
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My commuter case doesn't affect anything. I think you're ok as long as you don't use some kind of metal case. Sorry for my first smartass post. I had to give you a little grief
Thank you.
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Nobody I know has ever had any issues with any otter box case. And as metalfan78 said, as long as it's not a metal case you should be good. I bought a rear cover replacement off ebay that was plastic with a thin aluminum-ish material on it and it just annihilated my reception. The upside though, it kept my hand nice and cool whenever I held it.
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So im about to start snowboarding this year and i will be using my phone on the mountain for both texts and music. I dont want to ruin my day by landing on my phone and trashing it so i would like a few recommendations of cases that could hold up to the impact of me falling on it, whether that be off of a jump, doing jibs, or going off of a few cliffs.
Thanks in advance!
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I would say Ballistic. The only weak point I see is no holster to protect a screen. In normal conditions screen should be protected, but in your situation rock or something will still hit the screen.
I am usually pretty careful to turn the screen towards my body in all cases as a precaution. Also bulk is no issue as a will only be using it for snowboarding purposes, i have a barely there for every day use. What i would like however is something that will actually come on and off since i will switch cases back and forth
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If a holster is needed to attach to a bag or something the siedio convert may fit the bill
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Sounds like the Seidio Convert would be perfect for you. You can use the Surface case for your everyday use, then throw the outer skin and skeleton on when you need it. The Convert also has port covers, which the Ballistic SG does not have.
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I have a ballistic and it works wonders and is a two piece case.
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Ballistic is great so far for me.
How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.
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How is the grip on the ballistic? I want something that I'm not afraid to drop on the lift from it being too slippery.
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I think it is individual. If you have big hands you'll be OK. You have to stop by corporate Sprint store, and ask'em to show it to you. It is what I did this weekend, and after that I went back home and ordered it on ebay. Still waiting.
Just received it today from Verizon online. The color is real close to the pebble blue color. It just has a eggshell finish. It does not come with a screen protector however they did include a phone stand. Buttons work great!
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Love the color I have the white one. Did you have to order it from Verizon haven't seen it before
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Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
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Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
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I got mine my a verizon store. they mustve been out
Thanks for the pics. Is this case one or two pieces? Also, do you think it's a case that could easily be removed and put back on several times a day with ease and not lose it's grip or form? I'm asking because I'm very interested in this case but I'm also getting a car dock and whether I get a universal dock or custom dock depends on if the case I'm using can be easily removed. Also, how do you think it would protect against drops versus slightly bulkier cases like the Otterbox Commuter or Seidio Active cases? Thanks very much.
It's two pieces much like a seidio active case. It is real easy to install and remove.
Here is a video review of a different color one from sprint. The Verizon one has a stand instead of the screen protector.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770507
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It's two pieces much like a seidio active case. It is real easy to install and remove.
Here is a video review of a different color one from sprint. The Verizon one has a stand instead of the screen protector.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770507
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I have the white version of the case and I'm not impressed. It feels a little too big and bulky. I put it on my SG3 for about 15 minutes before I decided it wasn't for me. I put it back in the packaging and it's like new. If anybody wants it I'll take $15 shipped anywhere in the US.
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To me the thickness is about right. Its still less bulk than the commuter. I like a little protection for this huge expensive screen.
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I have this same case only in a different color blue which I actually like better. It is a brighter blue and I believe it is a T-Mobile exclusive. I think the case is nice and offers good protection for the size. It doesn't add much thickness at all but I do have one complaint which is why I'm returning it. The cell signal and Wifi signal are effected by the case. I've done numerous tests and on average, you lose two bars of WiFi and roughly 2-3mb/s download speeds on 4G. To me, the protection is not worth the signal trade off.
Strange, I haven't experienced any signal loss.
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Strange, I haven't experienced any signal loss.
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If you are on WiFi, take the case off and move to a location where you are only getting two bars. Then apply the case and watch the bars drop off. I've already done the testing with my phone, my wife's phone and a co-workers phone.
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If you are on WiFi, take the case off and move to a location where you are only getting two bars. Then apply the case and watch the bars drop off. I've already done the testing with my phone, my wife's phone and a co-workers phone.
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Pretty much all cases affect signal quality a bit. No reason to freak out about it. The added protection tradeoff is worth it.
edit: and just for ref here's the antenna locations from the sgs3 fcc filing:
Mine holds steady, maybe your t-mobile case is made from different material.
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I dropped from .87dBm to .81dBm.
Wireless held steady.
Wait my wireless signal gained. Lower is better
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This is the one I got from T-Mobile. Maybe it is a different case than the one you have and don't get any signal loss with. It is called the Silicrylic Dual Protection. I highly doubt Incipio changed the material for T-Mobile and only T-Mobile. Maybe it's the color....
IIRC tge shiny versions have some metal in them and hurt reception. The traditional silicrylics (like the VZW and others)are only silicone and poly carbonate. I have no issues on multiple phones with their traditional versions.
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Gotcha...Maybe I'll just return it and look into a different color or see how much I like this Diztronik TPU case.
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Yes, they didn't have that color in the store.
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I got mine in the store. I wanted black but they said they only had the biue. They had it in the back not on the shelf.
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I have the white and grey one. I noticed that today the volume buttons have ripped away a bit. I will be returning it to the Verizon store for an exchange. It's only 3 days old. I like the case, but the silicone part is cut back a bit around the buttons, and makes it weak which caused mine to rip. Im hoping it's a fluke because it's a nice case with a good feel.
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I would like to ask if theres a way to change the upper bezel(right next to the glass section)... the chromed part. I obviously dropped it on the ground and didnt even have time to put a case on it. Thanks.
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I dont think you can as of yet i tried searching and couldn't find any aftermarket bezels, my suggestion is to get a case that covers everything and youll never see it, the trident aeigis is nice its what i have
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I was thinking about getting a seidio active with kickstand... looks good cheap
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I had one on my s2 i loved it but i gotta say i like the trident better because it has port hole covers keeps dust and humidity out, ive been turned down warranty replacement because they said i dropped it in water, when i never did, it was just humidity from savannah and my pocket
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I was wondering is there a flip case like the one the note 2 uses for our epic touch 4gs?
Thanks
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maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
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maybe like this one :
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/smar...msung-galaxy-s-ii-epic-4g-touch-sph-d710.html
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Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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Nice cases but anything a bit cheaper then that? xD
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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Cibo Case,
http://tinyurl.com/a89v4kb
I got this case in clear. it's been awesome. the sides have this grippy texture that makes it tougher to slip out of your hands. i've dropped my phone countless times so far onto concrete & the floor and the case saved it from scratches on the display or sides each time. another great thing is the case doesn't add that much to the overall thickness.
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That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
I was looking for the same thing. Ended up going with the ballistic sg case,
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That's not a flip case lol. And by the way, I got that same case for $1.50 from Amazon so you're getting ripped if you're paying $8 o.o
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Where did you get yours then?
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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I would but I want a white case :/
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I have an otterbox defender and have dropped my phone from 15 feet and it's still alive. If you don't mind the thicker body it's a true asset.
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Same here i have defender for my epic touch 4g and my s3 and a otterbox commuter box for my original epic.... Great cases good prices and awesome customer service... Although im gonna try the Griffin military case for my s3 that thing suppose to be better then the defender cases
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I have a trident aegis case and at work i accidently left my phone on top of a car a d started pressure washing it... End result = phone flew halfway accross garage and i thought oh sh*t.... Picked it up and no damage no scratches and phone was still on
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I've had an Otterbox Defender for my S3 now for quite awhile. The silicone over the plastic shell always seems to stretch over time causing a loose fit. I know you can contact customer support and have a new case sent to you from Otterbox, but I figured there had to be something to tighten the silicone up. After browsing the web, I heard that if you boil the silicone for a few minutes in boiling water, it will tighten it up. I figured I'd give it a try and it actually did work, the case now fits like it did when it was new.
How long did you boil it? I stopped using my defender because of this issue
Boiled it for about 2 minutes. If your silicone is stretched too far though it won't go 100% back to normal. It will help though that's for sure!
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I went with the body glove tough suit because I don't like how the otter box distorts the screen with that rainbow effect. No stretching yet but if I have that issue I'll use your idea.
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It should do the trick for your case as well. Hopefully it won't stretch like the otterbox to begin with.
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Im on my 3rd case, I will try this next.
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Moving to Accessories which is universal to all S3s.
Yup. Theres vids on youtube aswell
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Done this also. But immersed only for a minute. Then went to a cup full of cold water.
Dont use tongs when getting the case off the water as it will ruin the shape of the case. As the case is sensitive when its really hot.
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I'm definitely going to try this
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Im on my 3rd case, I will try this next.
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Lol im on my third case as well gonna try as soon as I get home from work
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I did this today after work. Boiled for 1 minute then in cold water it did snug it back up.... Wonder for how long though
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I had two otterbox defender cases and got fed up with the stretching, so I looked around found Ballistic SX0932-M385 SG MAXX. I'm sort of a clean freak and take off the case it always keeps a tight fix.
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I had two otterbox defender cases and got fed up with the stretching, so I looked around found Ballistic SX0932-M385 SG MAXX. I'm sort of a clean freak and take off the case it always keeps a tight fix.
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Ballistics sg maxx is a great case. Best drop protection imo. With them big chunky corners it just bounces back at you lol. My wife had it on hers for awhile.
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I went with the body glove tough suit because I don't like how the otter box distorts the screen with that rainbow effect. No stretching yet but if I have that issue I'll use your idea.
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HAHA BUDDY!!!! Same thing here! I love my BodyGlove ToughSuit!!! Gray/White Version Here! I got sick and tired of the OtterBox Warranty claims, however this is the first device I've had the stretching issue with an OtterBox...
I also had the same issues, solved them (temporary) by heating up the rubber in a microwave. Well, the rubber still started to stretch again after some time, I contacted Otterbox and received a brand new Otterbox Defender which still looks very good. I´ve removed the screen protector though
Ive just stopped using my defender because of this reason, and I won't buy another one again because of it.......... thought they were supposed to be the best.......
Well, unfortunately there is hardly a similar case available which 1) offers some protection and 2) looks somehow decent and fancy enough the be used on a daily basis.
There are some similar chinese cases available which also offer a hard plastic shell and some rubber around...but look in my oppinion rather ugly than a regular Otterbox Defender.
Have a look at this one : http://www.amazon.de/yuba-RoboCase-...1367166500&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+survivor
Since the support was kind enough to me, though I bought my case used in another board and didn´t receive a invoice, I may still consider to use other Otterbox Cases with other devices.
The stretching isn't the only flaw with these cases. The clips that hold the two plastic portions together also seem to break after awhile. Guess you can't complain too much when they send another free though.
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The stretching isn't the only flaw with these cases. The clips that hold the two plastic portions together also seem to break after awhile. Guess you can't complain too much when they send another free though.
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My clips broke and they sent another one not liking the case might try something new like the ballistic sg maxx
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