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[$20] PureGear DualTek Extreme Impact Case with 3M EAR for Samsung Galaxy S3

Not sure if this has been posted before but I finally found this case for under $20!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MB4SNY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Look at the seller and another for grey and white versions!
All under $20 instead of 30-40

posting up a pic for those that are curious about how it looks on a pebble blue phone.

thankyou for posting pics!

Might be my new case thanks for the post.
Although I am very attached to my kraken

What is the 3m ear?

It's the bumpers on the 4 edges, they are a soft silicone to absorb drop shock, they are removable
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bb4arson said:
What is the 3m ear?
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It's the port for the headphones

Anyone order this?
What are your thoughts?

ricktat said:
Anyone order this?
What are your thoughts?
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I ordered it but not from Amazon, I got it at the cell guru website for $17.94 including shipping. It's a great case!
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Looks ugly, but that's my opinion.
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smoothiex said:
Looks ugly, but that's my opinion.
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Your entitled to it, I already own a otterbox defender but I wanted something a little slimmer for looks. I was debating between this case and the UAG but I found this one better looking, I didn't like the design of the UAG.
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I have the same setup as the pictures posted. I love this case and all its great protection, and it really feels great in hand. However the rubber bumpers on each corner do require a sleight of hand maneuvering the phone out of pockets.
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Can anyone recommend a screen protector that can be used with this case that covers the entire screen?
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jeriel05 said:
Your entitled to it, I already own a otterbox defender but I wanted something a little slimmer for looks. I was debating between this case and the UAG but I found this one better looking, I didn't like the design of the UAG.
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Actually that's the case I'm using (UAG) lol. I find it looks awesome and provides good protection. But yeah, I guess we are two different pees in the same pod
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jeriel05 said:
Can anyone recommend a screen protector that can be used with this case that covers the entire screen?
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This case actually comes with a decent screen protector. Invisible shield equivalent or better imo.
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Edit: I bought mine about 2 weeks ago from CellGuru for $21 shipped in 3 business days.

I have been waiting for the White to go back in stock at Amazon. I didnt want to buy from a 3rd party.
I went ahead and ordered the Black today and I will decide if I am going to cancel the White order when I get the Black one tomorrow.
I hate waiting just to find out I don't like something.:cyclops:
I had an Amazon return last week. It took 4 days from the time I gave the UPS guy my return until the money was back in my account. can't beat that if you have Prime.

eep4_dc5 said:
This case actually comes with a decent screen protector. Invisible shield equivalent or better imo.
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Edit: I bought mine about 2 weeks ago from CellGuru for $21 shipped in 3 business days.
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I need a screen protector that covers the entire front of the phone, so that nothing is exposed. I work machining metal and would easily mess up any uncovered area. I'm still using my Otterbox defender for work, I want to use this case at all times but not until I find a screen protector that covers the entire front of the screen.
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Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?

owlchemist said:
Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?
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The front lip is slightly smaller than the defender, but still offers very good protection.
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owlchemist said:
Finally bit the bullet and picked up this case. Do you guys think the front lip offers protection comparable to a defender?
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jeriel05 said:
The front lip is slightly smaller than the defender, but still offers very good protection.
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This. Aside from the average screen protector provided, this case is sexier, thinner, and more ergonomic in my hands than any of the otterboxs. The smooth matte finish is fantastic with great grips on the side to make sure you have a nice grasp of your phone.
I think eventually, since this screen protector does not curve at the edges, nor does it completely cover the screen, I will purchase a higher grade protector for that final bit of comfort. This is a fantastic case that guards the phone at every angle.
My heart still wants a UAG though..
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Zagg HD and the Note 2

I installed the Zagg HD screen protector on my new Note 2 yesterday, and I will tell you it should not have been cleared for use with the Note 2. It is so soft that it feels like it's ribbed from using swype with the S-Pen... and I don't press hard at all. What's worse, it's effecting the accuracy of the S-Pen itself, as I find I need to press harder. I would not recommend this screen protector for use with our amazing device. Really looking like I might have to go naked unless I can find a very S-Pen friendly protector!
PS
Best Buy Mobile offered to exchange the protector for me and install it tomorrow, an offer which I am going to accept and deal with until I find the best alternative.

I have the extreme guard $4 body and screen. Everything works flawless.
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I just bought a 2 dollar splastic screen guard for the time being until SGP releases their glass protector for the phone... the plastic screen goes well with the s pen... I have the flip cover so no scratches on my end
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phreshjoker said:
I just bought a 2 dollar splastic screen guard for the time being until SGP releases their glass protector for the phone... the plastic screen goes well with the s pen... I have the flip cover so no scratches on my end
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I made the mistake of believing the saleslady at Best Buy Mobile that the new Zagg HD was just fine with the S-Pen... first mistake. I have a Rearth screen protector waiting for me at home once I return from this business trip... but ya, I am looking forward to the upcoming Glas protector as well. Any word on it's release date?

I was on the same boat I bought the rubber screen.. shouldve posted a warning but got lazy :/
And I asked sgp and all they said so far was that it was a wip... and blah blahs
The glass protector is the best doe cause it feels as it were naked <3
But ill make a thread when I hear about the protector
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Using an SGP Oleophobic and it works really well with the SPen.
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I'm using the zagg smudge proof protector from best buy and it is not rubbery, doesn't dent or scratch and is true full screen. So far I'm extremely happy with it. Your fingers slide across the screen better with it than naked also there's no orange peel effect either.
If anyone is interested IMHO this is the best zagg to put on.
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I still really like the plastic screen protector for now.. it jist feels better than zagg... idk I only put zagg on my iphone... and iphone is shet
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ya Ihad the same problem with skinomi skin Left indents I feel like it shouldn't have been allowed for the note 2

awrnsmn said:
I'm using the zagg smudge proof protector from best buy and it is not rubbery, doesn't dent or scratch and is true full screen. So far I'm extremely happy with it. Your fingers slide across the screen better with it than naked also there's no orange peel effect either.
If anyone is interested IMHO this is the best zagg to put on.
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I don't see a smudge proof version on the zagg website, do you have a link? Just checked out Best Buy tonight, they didn't have any either.

mdt73 said:
I don't see a smudge proof version on the zagg website, do you have a link? Just checked out Best Buy tonight, they didn't have any either.
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Yes, I'll find it and post back. It's the best screen protector I've used, and I normally don't like zagg for the orange peel and rubbery feeling.
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What screen protector do you prefer zagg or ghost armour

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I haven't heard of ghost armour, but I prefer spigen or realook. I have a zagg invisible shield on my N7, and it's awful. It feels tough.
You should put this in the Accessories forum.

Neither, SGP all the way.
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neither- Xtreme Guard. Cheap if you get the right promo codes online and its strong.

I got the Spigen slim armor case and GLAS.tR screen protector this time around. Expensive for a screen protector, but this is a $650 phone after all. So much more luxurious than the plastic protectors... I don't think I could ever go back to one of those.

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neither- Xtreme Guard. Cheap if you get the right promo codes online and its strong.
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These aren't a bad option. I have use them since the Sensation with no complaints, only problem I ever had was with the Note 2's S-Pen leaving trails on the protector.
I personally buy the 10x $1.79 screenies and wet apply them. Come out great and it's not big deal to replace them.

Replace a screen protector I dont replace them I put a zagg on my sensation snd it lasted forever itd still on there after 2 yrs.
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I rocked ghost armor on my s3
I just gave my s3 to my mom
0 scratches
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first off i dont blame anyone for using a screen protector with the prices of some of these phones today.
but personally i stopped using screen protectors all together,it came to me one day as i was looking at my phone and seeing all the scratches on the screen protector,i was like why do i pay $25 for a screen protector so i dont get scratches on my screen and in reality all it does is make my view look scratched easier and never get to fully enjoy my shiny new screen.i understand that you can just keep replacing them and it can keep your screen looking new right up to the end of your contract but at that time it will not matter to me as i will be getting a new phone anyways and can care less about if it has any scratches when bestbuy gives me $8 of credit for the trade in lol.
also i must say these newer glasses they are using on there screens are impressive i stopped using screen protectors when i got my S3, and after using it for a few days shy of a year i still had 0 scratches but was always careful to not put it in my pocket with my keys and all that.i just got my S4 and plan to do the same with this one and from what i read this one has even better glass,while i dont think my sprint mogul would have lasted a week without screen protection back in the day these current phones really dont seem to need them.
but to put in my 2¢ i believe i was using screen protectors made by 3M, im sure they where not the best but they worked pretty good for about $15 each.

jazon1 said:
first off i dont blame anyone for using a screen protector with the prices of some of these phones today.
but personally i stopped using screen protectors all together,it came to me one day as i was looking at my phone and seeing all the scratches on the screen protector,i was like why do i pay $25 for a screen protector so i dont get scratches on my screen and in reality all it does is make my view look scratched easier and never get to fully enjoy my shiny new screen.i understand that you can just keep replacing them and it can keep your screen looking new right up to the end of your contract but at that time it will not matter to me as i will be getting a new phone anyways and can care less about if it has any scratches when bestbuy gives me $8 of credit for the trade in lol.
also i must say these newer glasses they are using on there screens are impressive i stopped using screen protectors when i got my S3, and after using it for a few days shy of a year i still had 0 scratches but was always careful to not put it in my pocket with my keys and all that.i just got my S4 and plan to do the same with this one and from what i read this one has even better glass,while i dont think my sprint mogul would have lasted a week without screen protection back in the day these current phones really dont seem to need them.
but to put in my 2¢ i believe i was using screen protectors made by 3M, im sure they where not the best but they worked pretty good for about $15 each.
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I was easy question we didn't need your life story.lol
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Personally I like otterbox...
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Neither I like the 1.99 for 6 on ebay screen protectors.
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I just got the Spiegen Glas.TR , and am loving it, cant stand plastic screen protectors in the least, this one is worth the $$ IMO...

W.Feather said:
I just got the Spiegen Glas.TR , and am loving it, cant stand plastic screen protectors in the least, this one is worth the $$ IMO...
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How much was the screen protector.
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Greg1964 said:
How much was the screen protector.
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$35 U.S.

Techno Trousers said:
$35 U.S.
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Is this the first time that you used this kind of screen protector.Did you get it from amazon.
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Greg1964 said:
Is this the first time that you used this kind of screen protector.Did you get it from amazon.
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It's the first glass one I've ever tried, and I love it. I got it directly from Spigen at spigen.com. They have a lower-cost replacement plan in case you break it, so I thought it would be good to buy direct in case I ever need to use that.

The Glas.TR was $35 through Amazon IIRC, not a cheap screen protector, but easy enough application, and smooth as the "naked" screen

The generic tmobile screen protector is pretty good.

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I was easy question we didn't need your life story.lol
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Funny but true .... easy on the flamin tho! Call it being noobish or just plain excitement for the s4. His story meant well.
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Screen Protectors! Why do you use them?

s3s have gorilla glass screens I thought and they have protection to scratches but I see lots of people using these screen protectors. Why do people buying it? OR may I wrong?

Scratch resistant isn't the same as scratch proof.
I've always used protection on my touchscreen devices and don't encounter any functional differences.

All it takes...
My last daily driver had gorilla glass, as does my new S3. I'll be using a protector on my new one as soon as I can get one. I went without for the second half of my last phone's life. Granted, I had no shattering, cracking, or other screen failure, but I definitely acquired a few scratches.
After that first scratch, you'll never look at that screen the same again. All it takes is one fall or one coin or key in a pocket. I like having Gorilla Glass as an extra layer of protection, but it doesn't negate the necessity of redundancy when it comes to protection.

There's a huge thread on this. Can't remember the title tho
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I have a Zaggshield dry install never opened. It was a replacement from my original Zagg I took off when I had to give my s3 back to Sprint. Shoot me a PM if your interested... :thumbup:
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I honestly love my screen to be naked. I just take extremely good care of my phone. The scratches on my screen are very minimal. They are small from sand in my pocket and such. Never dropped the phone since I got it about 6 months ago.
Phone always has a dedicated pocket and I don't put anything else in there. I occasionally use a case, but not too often, though when I use my ZeroLemon 7000mah the case is of course on. Still no Screen Protector. Nothing beats the feel of glass.
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I use a glass screen protector. It was 30 bucks, but it looks and feels like its naked. Worth it imo.
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KoscheiTheDeathless said:
I use a glass screen protector. It was 30 bucks, but it looks and feels like its naked. Worth it imo.
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What brand is it? I tried one a while ago and it made the screen not recognize half of my touches, do you have any issues like that with yours?

I had one of the glass screen protectors and loved it but I broke it. You can get them on eBay for less than $10 now and they are well worth it. I repair phones and happened to have a replacement glass for a s3 and put it on top of the my phone and everything worked except the proximity sensor. I think because of the protective film. I ordered another replacement glass ($6) and I am going to try to use it as a screen protector. Just have to figure out how to get it to stick.
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Jigglybrock said:
What brand is it? I tried one a while ago and it made the screen not recognize half of my touches, do you have any issues like that with yours?
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It's a Holy Grail from Sir Lancelot's Armor. It registers everything exactly as it would naked, it's just a couple of millimeters thicker.
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I personally use a Zagg Invisishield, but plan to buy a Sir Lancelots Holy Grail soon. I use them just because I prefer not to have a scratched screen. I have seen many S3's just covered in scratches. Granted, they were owned by people who were prone to dropping their phone, but it does happen. The S3 screen is scratch resistant and tempered, but that still means it can scratch and break.

I've had a screen protector on my s3 since the first day I got it. Just a week ago, I got pretty much fed up with the screen protectors always scratching and getting really oily. Took it off and omg the screen is so smooth. So far my screen has no scratches.
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Despite what they say about Gorilla Glass, its still possible to scratch it! Have some bad experience of it myself.

I've been using the same skin from xoskins.com for my s3 since the release day. No scratches, no orange peel look to it, no curling edges. Love it. Gorilla glass might be tough but scratches can happen, and this skin prevents it.

I use screen protector cuz i honestly feel like it helps support the glass from shattering

Ligerblue said:
I use screen protector cuz i honestly feel like it helps support the glass from shattering
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Like a car windshield... except for your phone

My idea of using a replacement glass as a screen protector worked! Just used adhesive strips to secure the glass to the phone and everything works like it should. Now my amber brown s3 is pebble blue.
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Guys after I posted this thread... lol I dropped my s3 too bad and my beautiful scratch free screen fractured, cracked from power button to volume button. ı am planning to buy a sir lancelot's armor one
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Can you send me a pm with ebay link pls I found something around 30$
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I used them because I have a 2 year old. Enough said

What screen protector do you use?

Well the note 3 has now been out for some time! What screen protector do you guys use if any, how do you like it? Also do you run into sensitivity issues or issues with the stylus?
I have an Otterbox and have gotten along fine, though the plastic one included makes the screen clarity worse!
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I have a Tech Armor Ballistic Glass Screen Protector

I have a Zagg Glass. Love it. Lifetime warranty and it fits perfectly in my screen punched otterbox defender.
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toastido said:
I have a Zagg Glass. Love it. Lifetime warranty and it fits perfectly in my screen punched otterbox defender.
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Hmm interest zagg website seems to do a great marketing job... of all I've looked at this one seems to interest me.
Does the stylus leave any marks? How bad are bubbles when applying it?
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Dreamgun said:
Hmm interest zagg website seems to do a great marketing job... of all I've looked at this one seems to interest me.
Does the stylus leave any marks? How bad are bubbles when applying it?
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No marks at all. Even fingerprints are rare unless I have greasy fingers, but wipes clean extremely easily. It's made of tempered glass, so I won't expect marking by the stylus.
Bubbles? I got a few when I first paved it on the phone, but they pressed out very easily. No bubbles at all on the screen, crystal clear.
I picked it up at best buy.
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8$ random tempered glass from ebay, it's outlasted a 40$ mime and looks flawless after four months

I've used the iLoome 9h tempered glass with an Otterbox Defender since I got the phone in November, and I couldn't be happier. No bubbles, no scratches, rarely even any fingerprints. Most people don't even think I have a screen protector on until I tell them...
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Ive been using the otterbox defender case which comes with a plastic screen protector. Works perfectly.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321414605588
Bought 2 of these, for my wife and mine, great product and best price!

This one.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G9Q8A6U/
$6.91 with free two day Prime shipping.
Had it on a little over a month. No issues. No bubbles. No marks from the S-Pen.
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I have a Tech Armor Ballistic Glass Screen Protector
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Same here.

Iloome Screenmate Tempered Glass.
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Dreamgun said:
Well the note 3 has now been out for some time! What screen protector do you guys use if any, how do you like it? Also do you run into sensitivity issues or issues with the stylus?
I have an Otterbox and have gotten along fine, though the plastic one included makes the screen clarity worse!
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Anything tempered glass is the way to be. It is far superior to the standard screen protector is quality and feel and also visibility. Grab the off brands anywhere online, or unusually just go to Verizon store, and grab one, like 15 bucks for one, and they last for a super long time while retaining their new appearance.

I've used iSmooth on my last few phones. They cost a few bucks more but have lifetime warranty, which I've used and gotten replacements pretty quick. Come 3 to a pack so even if you screw up on the first one you've got 2 more, contact CS whenever you need more. Anything that doesn't use a stylus I use extremeguard. They do 90% of sales quite often and thats when I stock up. Good deal.