I just got my t-mobile GS3 today! I love it so far coming from a Sensation.
Looking here in the accessories section is quite overwhelming. Can a few of you recommend a good (not very expensive) screen protector (prefer dry application type, but not necessary)?
Also what is a good basic case for protection? Maybe a decent (but not expensive) TPU case and also one of those leather flip cases?
Im not new to XDA and I realize that there is TONS of info on screen protectors and cases here, but there is almost too much and the threads are like 30-90 pages long.
So if a few of you could just recommend inexpensive good screen protectors and 2 different types of cases I would really appreciate it
in the mean time ill keep searching, but there is just way too much info
Thanks!
Urban armor gear cases all the way. The screen protector included is pretty good. Better than some ive used in the past. If not look into the seidio surface, love that case too
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Urban armor gear cases all the way. The screen protector included is pretty good. Better than some ive used in the past. If not look into the seidio surface, love that case too
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thanks for the suggestion.
those look nice and rugged, but at this point i am not looking to spend $35 on a case. I really appreciate it though.
anyone else have any other suggestions for a decent inexpensive case (TPU or leather flip) and screen protector?
thanks
On budget the diztronic tpu seems to be peoples favorite.
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Screen protector I recommended SGP ultra crystal. Case I recommended UAG. U can grab UAG from Amazon.com for only 25++. If want cheaper, get an Ballistic SG shell or Otterbox commuter.
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Just got my zagg ishield installed on my phone. Its a little expensive (P1500, thats about $37), but i think its worth it since it covers the front & back part. And it has lifetime warranty.
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On budget the diztronic tpu seems to be peoples favorite.
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Thanks.
Ive been looking on amazon though the reviews. looks like there are basically 2 versions. one is flat matte and the other is high gloss finish. I like the look of the flat black better, but some reviews say its kind of slippery. The high gloss version reviews say its not as slippery...
do you have either one? any suggestion? have you tried the flat matte?
I have the zoogue tpu which its pretty much the same as diztronics.. Mine is matte black and has nice grip, it is not as grippy as rubber but its good. Keeps the phone's slim design. The gloss i assume has better grip cause of the stickiness on the gloss. But the scratches would show alot compared to matte. I Dont have a gloss tpu so cant put my finger on the differences.
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I have the matte black diztronics case. It has a little grip to it, definitely more than the phone with no case. I got matte because I hate cleaning off fingerprints plus it just looks better to me.
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Always use phone cases from DSstyles.com. I am happy that they have many designs for S3 so I can choose one I like most. Besides the look, it can protect my S3 against scratches, bumps. My case is very easy to use and has perfect cutouts for all ports and buttons.
DBA cases ultra.
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It skins has lots of cases for the s3.
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DBA Cases thin grip.
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Fosman tpu case 5 bucks and really nice thin case better than dztronic
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I would definitely reccomend UAG. Light weight and protective. Price is a little steep depending where you buy it.
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apparently there are no many options out there
the tmobile one is bulky and heavy
i found some on amazon which are light weighted and thin but they say the are not cut precisely especially at the button to the way that covers the mic
any idea ?suggestions ?
D30 is what a lot of people are using, Incipio just came out with some, Otterbox = no, Trident by the end of the month, and Seidio pretty soon.
Oh, I'm using the Body Glove Revel (T-Mobile) with a Realook and loving it.
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what about the Belkin translucent grippable protection from target ?
Trident has always been a reputable case provider for my previous phones. Check out tridentcase.com. I believe the T-Mobile version will be out soon. Their cases are very stylish and protective in my oppinion.
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My tpu case just came the mic hole seems to be properly aligned now. It wraps tightly around the phone no loose parts. its not a lint collector either.
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I personally hated the D30... the power button was difficult to press with it on. I bought a $9 tpu from Amazon and IMHO think its a million times better... my Michael hole was off but nothing a razor blade couldn't handle. IV ordered the incipio feather case (more my style) and it should be here tomorrow. Ill post some pics when I have hands on.
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ordered the incipio feather case (more my style) and it should be here tomorrow. Ill post some pics when I have hands on.
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What color did you get? I ordered the blue one.
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What color did you get? I ordered the blue one.
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Black. I always rock black... well, my white i9100 I had a silver breathe case.. but I like to keep it neutral. I LOVE the breathe case. As previously stated, not much in drop protection, but its slim and light and doesn't even feel like you have a case on at all... that's what I look for in a case... I hate the clucky stuff.
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Black. I always rock black... well, my white i9100 I had a silver breathe case.. but I like to keep it neutral. I LOVE the breathe case. As previously stated, not much in drop protection, but its slim and light and doesn't even feel like you have a case on at all... that's what I look for in a case... I hate the clucky stuff.
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Yea, normally I do black too, but figured I'd switch it up for this.
I hate bulky cases too and just want something for a little added protection.
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I personally hated the D30... the power button was difficult to press with it on. I bought a $9 tpu from Amazon and IMHO think its a million times better... my Michael hole was off but nothing a razor blade couldn't handle. IV ordered the incipio feather case (more my style) and it should be here tomorrow. Ill post some pics when I have hands on.
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Your "Michael hole"? Sounds creepy to have on a phone...
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Your "Michael hole"? Sounds creepy to have on a phone...
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LOL!!! I about spit my coffee all over my kitchen!!... darn auto-correct!!! I changed that twice and still I'm talking about my Michael hole!
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try one from ebay.
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You can just try the white body body glove that tmobile is selling. It fits nice and very well. In my opinion its the best that I have ever seen.
The argyle tpu case fits suprisingly well for only 5 bucks shipped from amazon
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I had the otterbox commuter for my sensation and loved it. For my s2 I was looking for something comparable, and the best so far I've tried is the incipio case. It comes with a rubber inner and a nice smooth outer hard case. Comes with a screen protector too. Very solid case, no complaints from me. Looks sharp too
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I have the Ballistic SG case and I think it's the best protective hybrid case.
Everything feels solid, no loose fitting silicone, and looks cool. Pretty much a tank; I've dropped my phone twice since I've had it, and I haven't even flinched.
The Incipio Silicrylic looks nice (prob best looking hybrid), but in that video review I saw (posted in this forum), the really loose fitting silicone on the sides would drive me nuts. Plus I saw how the dude could pop the phone right out of the case like a cheap silicone case... wouldn't trust it on a serious drop.
I am using the white body glove case and no complaints so far.
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the D3O Dual is very nice!!!!!!!!!
I too got the body glove case for my new s g s 2, but I've noticed that the front corners are exposed and vulnerable to damage if I drop it.
I got a purple Diztronic TPU case from Amazon & it's really nice. I also have the white body glove case, but I don't use it all that much cause I'm just not crazy about white :/
hi my fellow XDA members i recently have been going through cheap cases of eBay because i cant find the rite one.i bought one last night by diztronic and it looks promising,i also bought one called case mate i seen on YouTube and that also looks promising but expensive! im going to send one of them back.my perfect case would be a tight fitting gel that is durable but not tpu but more of a stiff gel.anyone come across anything that resembles that? thanks
Diztronic or Cruzerlite Androidified A2. I'm currently using a diztronic with no issues. The Androidified is really cool as well just ordered 3
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Why not check out the Accessories sub-forum? You'll find what you're looking for there
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Why not check out the Accessories sub-forum? You'll find what you're looking for there
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Ohh good point
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Diztronic or Cruzerlite Androidified A2. I'm currently using a diztronic with no issues. The Androidified is really cool as well just ordered 3
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Just bought one of those androidified A2 cases. I'm glad I asked here because I looked all over Amazon and ebay and didn't see that case. Thanks a lot
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Diztronic or Cruzerlite Androidified A2. I'm currently using a diztronic with no issues. The Androidified is really cool as well just ordered 3
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What are the main differences? Which do you like better?
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What are the main differences? Which do you like better?
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Both are high quality TPU cases. Im using the Diztronic now. Have 3 Cruzerlites on order waiting to be shipped.The Cruzerlites have ridges on the side for grip and a cool android on the back. Diztronic is matte and gloss and offers good protection. May replace the diztronic after i get the cruzerlite...haven't seen anything like it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/30063415935...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1723wt_912
I bought that one and it's very protective and form fitting. I love it!
I'm using this one which is from Samsung
GENUINE SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS i9250 BLACK METAL LOOK COOL MESH VENT CASE COVER
Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...-LOOK-COOL-MESH-VENT-CASE-COVER-/150723887112
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I had been using the diztronic tpu version 1 until I got a rearth ringke slim in the matte black color. Haven't taken the rearth off since.
Casemate Tough or Otterbox Commuter coupled with Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor & your choice of screen protector. I've spent Alot of money on cases/skins and this is the best combo for me. TPU'S are also a great value for light protection but my daily setup is the CM Tough & Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor with a Ghost Armor screen protector. These companies customer service is amongst the best in the industry.
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Casemate Tough or Otterbox Commuter coupled with Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor & your choice of screen protector. I've spent Alot of money on cases/skins and this is the best combo for me. TPU'S are also a great value for light protection but my daily setup is the CM Tough & Carbon Fiber Ghost Armor with a Ghost Armor screen protector. These companies customer service is amongst the best in the industry.
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hi my fellow XDA members i recently have been going through cheap cases of eBay because i cant find the rite one.i bought one last night by diztronic and it looks promising,i also bought one called case mate i seen on YouTube and that also looks promising but expensive! im going to send one of them back.my perfect case would be a tight fitting gel that is durable but not tpu but more of a stiff gel.anyone come across anything that resembles that? thanks
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The Diztronic TPU case is awesome. I just got mine today and it fits nicely, no shifting cutouts are perfect and adds a good visual appeal to the phone.
i exchanged a noname TPU case for a casemate barely there and much happier about it...phone weighs almost half and case is good enough for light protection.
besides, it's quite classy, TPU or casemate tough don't do justice to the Nexus...
sgp Neo hybrid, its not even close
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The Diztronic TPU case is awesome. I just got mine today and it fits nicely, no shifting cutouts are perfect and adds a good visual appeal to the phone.
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+1 The Matte Black back is much nicer than I had expected to be, and the glossy rim around the front bezel is very generous, and the overall feel of the case is quite classy IMO.
Hey guys I wanted to buy a case mate pop case cuz I like how it looks but I remember hearing somewhere on here that they aren't selling them right now because they are making revisions on them. I seen a few on amazon still and I been tempted to buy one but does anyone know what these revisions are? Like is there something really wrong with the cases?
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sgp Neo hybrid, its not even close
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Perhaps, but not for my LTE Nexus.
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Hey guys I wanted to buy a case mate pop case cuz I like how it looks but I remember hearing somewhere on here that they aren't selling them right now because they are making revisions on them. I seen a few on amazon still and I been tempted to buy one but does anyone know what these revisions are? Like is there something really wrong with the cases?
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The current 1G version doesn't have the hole for the camera's microphone. The CM Toughcase and Barely There version does. I don't know why it wasn't included in the first iteration. Laziness, perhaps?
I'm using the OtterBox Defender Case. If you're not a fan of bulky cases it's probably not for you but, it's perfect for what I need it for.
Damn. To me it does seem like laziness lol I guess ill just wait for the revision model
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Prefix Series
$24.95
http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...color=R4&start=4&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s3-cases
Price indicates a lower level of protection compared to commuter/defender?
Should it be the equivalent of the trident aegis?
The aegis is in between the commuter and defender. This looks decent though, I'll probably grab one.
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Looks nice but u can get a commuter for around the same cost off Amazon. I have the commuter and I liked it but I just bumped up to the defender this past weekend. No I'm even happier
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just judging from the pictures it doesn't look like this one would couple well with any glass screen protectors, and I use SGP's protector so I'm outta luck here, it seems like exactly what I want though, as I've come to nearly hate the commuter series, because of it's annoying side buttons
Just wonder what kind of cellphone case most people like to use...TPU? hard? flip? frosted? glossy? black? color? transparent?
I stick to slim hard cases all along..I don't think their protection is less than those more bulky TPU cases.. (ooppss..sorry to TPU lovers..)
what is your choice?
I just ordered a UAG case for my s4. Had one on my s3 and loved it. Great quality for the price. But does not protect your phone if it falls face first onto a gravel road haha.
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How many of these threads do we need? There is a section called accessories...go look
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Bulky TPU case is not my type too. but seem many people are drawn to their protective image..
slender ones with nice colors are my choices
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How many of these threads do we need? There is a section called accessories...go look
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the ironic thing, the accessories section isn't even being used or these such threads aren't moved there.
that being said, I like the Otter Box defender series. too bad I needed one ASAP and I couldn't get the blue one, because not only is it available but I was able to snag OBs on Amazoon nowadays for 20% off regular price...
i like my phone without a case
if youre going to buy a case for the s4 it has to be the spigen sgp neo hybrid white/black
if you want a higher quality aluminum one then buy the iphone style one that offers full drop protection, add a spigen glast screen protector and your good to go :good:
I needed a case and an otterbox reseller is next to my T-Mobile store. Go figure
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Spigen neo hybrid. Get the silver and silver aluminum home button sold separately. Beautiful combo
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I bought the Spigen Neo Hybrid but it made the phone too big for me so I gave it to my son.
I actually like my Samsung S case the best.
Here's a list. I'm using ghost armor.
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http://m.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-galaxy-s4-cases/
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UAG for my gs3 baby!
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elago case works great and its slim.. got it on amazon
DUALTEKK all the way!!
Never had a better case (for any phone) than the dualtekk for S4, such modern design and so solid, even like how it sounds when I drop my phone
I got the Otterbox Commuter, I love it.
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Spigen Neo Hybrid! )
I have a tech21 frosted gray case. The one with the orange strips built in. I love the way these cases look. I also have one on my iPhone 5. I don't know how effective the orange strips really are though.
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if youre going to buy a case for the s4 it has to be the spigen sgp neo hybrid white/black
if you want a higher quality aluminum one then buy the iphone style one that offers full drop protection, add a spigen glast screen protector and your good to go :good:
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I had the neo it is 2 thin i dont see how it protects the phone... I got this and its a great value with a kick stand half the price of most case $14
http://www.amazon.com/Compatible-Sa...441128&sr=8-4&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s4+case
I'm posting this here because the accessories section keeps crashing. What's the best options out there?
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Spigen without a doubt. Love their cases.
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Otterbox is my usual, but with this phone I'm getting Urban Armor.
Spigen cases are nice but they don't seem to be as well built as Incipio cases. The spigen tpu case for the Edge+ fits loose and is really flimsy while the Incipio tpu case is much more rigid and snug. Incipio gets my vote in terms of quality. I've also seen a few full coverage curved tempered glass screen protectors on ebay!
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Spigen cases are nice but they don't seem to be as well built as Incipio cases. The spigen tpu case for the Edge+ fits loose and is really flimsy while the Incipio tpu case is much more rigid and snug. Incipio gets my vote in terms of quality. I've also seen a few full coverage curved tempered glass screen protectors on ebay!
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Using spigen slim armour and the fit is fantastic
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Well the slim armor case is a two part case. I was referring to the all tpu version. Not saying Spigen cases aren't good I just think Incipio cases are built a little better....
I want to get something that will show off the back color, but still provide protection. I did get the full body Invisible Shield.
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I just want something that will protect it. Especially from dust and rain. I'm outdoors all day. I just Google that urban armor and it looks sweet. But I'm probably gonna get a spigen.
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I want to get something that will show off the back color, but still provide protection. I did get the full body Invisible Shield.
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Clear tech 21 at T-Mobile or maybe even amazon
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Clear tech 21 at T-Mobile or maybe even amazon
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Thanks.
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