I'm currently using the Mophie juice pack but for work I really need the kickstand so the i-Blason is more practical for me and the cheaper price helps.
So for now I'm using Best Buy's no hassle return policy to play around with the mophie case but im leaning towards getting the i-Blason.
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I will be to compare it to my Mophie case. I honestly love the look and shape of the Mophie though. I only wish they would of notched out the power button instead of putting a cover over it. The otterbox commuter did a great job in this area.
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I will be to compare it to my Mophie case. I honestly love the look and shape of the Mophie though. I only wish they would of notched out the power button instead of putting a cover over it. The otterbox commuter did a great job in this area.
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I totally forgot about the IR blaster. I wonder if the i-Blason PowerGlider has the cut-outs?
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I totally forgot about the IR blaster. I wonder if the i-Blason PowerGlider has the cut-outs?
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I hope it does, I do not like the way Mophie put a lens over the button, it feels very stiff but the ir still works.
Clownzer said:
I will be to compare it to my Mophie case. I honestly love the look and shape of the Mophie though. I only wish they would of notched out the power button instead of putting a cover over it. The otterbox commuter did a great job in this area.
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I just notice the i-Blason case has an output of 5V/500mA vs the Mophie case 5v1.5amp....I see that as a problem.
So did anyone get their case yet? I'm looking forward to some pictures and some reviews.
Just got nine in the mail only for the connection to be off and not centered so I had to send it back. Already received my replacement and it's working fine. Pictures still come out great . read a couple other threads saying that it isn't string enough to charge up while in use. I'll test it out.
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Ok please trust what I say on this. GET a battery bank and a case with the kick stand. I had two I-blason and both were junk. The first only gave me 32 percent and the second a whopping 27% both test were done with a full charge and not touching phone with phone at 10%. I did a review on IT ands it's a NO GO
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Ok please trust what I say on this. GET a battery bank and a case with the kick stand. I had two I-blason and both were junk. The first only gave me 32 percent and the second a whopping 27% both test were done with a full charge and not touching phone with phone at 10%. I did a review on IT ands it's a NO GO
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I just received mine and I am getting continual charging/not charging status change. Charges for half a second, disconnects for half a second, etc etc etc. Also, the flash does not work when the case is on.
Anyone else have these problems?
I'm VERY disappointed with this piece of crap case. It's bigger than the Mophie, heavier than the Mophie, has cutout issues, and the thing is slipperier than a bar of soap. The power button is hard to press and especially to hold as the plastic is too thick and the button has no raised cover to bring it up. ACK.
GAH.
PHBBBBBBTTTTPPPPTPTTTT. Wah-wah-waaaaaah.
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Also it drains in about two hours.
YES...This case is a "No Go". Dont waste tou time. I Just got one of these and it will give me Two FULL charges. and is small.
http://www.amazon.com/SHARKK®-External-versions-ADAPTERS-INCLUDED/dp/B00AIEGXKE/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_2
Also the company just sent me what is perhaps the most rude and outright hostile reply to my return request that I have ever received from a company. And the first time I have been accused of fraud in a service ticket. Although to be fair, requesting $65 in exchange for this POS is borderline dishonesty even as a return.
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I just picked this up at my local bestbuy. It is the same thing as the Seidio Innocase, just cheaper. I had one of these for my Droid X and loved it. On my X, I also ordered the Seidio Rugged add-on case, and the two worked perfectly together. I think that I am going to do the same thing again. Here is the link http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...uId=1974606&st=htc thunderbolt case&cp=1&lp=1
One more thing, when I bought the phone I picked up the Double cover from VZW, and it fits perfectly into the holster that I got with the platinum case....
I have the platinum case as well, trying to figure out how to mod it to fit my extended battery.
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I have the platinum case as well, trying to figure out how to mod it to fit my extended battery.
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I just picked this up at my local bestbuy. It is the same thing as the Seidio Innocase, just cheaper. I had one of these for my Droid X and loved it. On my X, I also ordered the Seidio Rugged add-on case, and the two worked perfectly together. I think that I am going to do the same thing again. Here is the link http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...uId=1974606&st=htc thunderbolt case&cp=1&lp=1
One more thing, when I bought the phone I picked up the Double cover from VZW, and it fits perfectly into the holster that I got with the platinum case....
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Maybe I'm missing something but the link says $34.99. I paid $29.99 for my Seidio Innocase.
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THis is a case and a holster, yes?
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THis is a case and a holster, yes?
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Yes, the one from BB is case and holder. The 29.99 for the Innocase is the case only.
This is identical to the Seido case and holster combo except it is alot cheaper. The case and holster is made by Seido and just branded for Best Buy. Just picked it up.
+1 Just picked this up @ Best Buy for 34.99
It is that nice black matte rubberized coating I love... Batman would approve.
So is this a durable case? Never used those cases before. Might consider this one.
The problem with that is you have to dremel through the lock tab that holds the 2 pieces together.
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thanks for the info on this case going to get one now
I have this case. Its good, but the headphone jack opening could be a little larger.
Thanks to the OP for finding this. Don't know why Seidio doesn't put their name on it, but it's a great case. Nice finish, and a holster if that's your thing. Fantastic deal for 35 bucks plus tax.
Yeah there are a few rebrandings of that case. I also got it from BB. Works like a charm, 2 days after getting the case I was nice and drunk, dropped my phone from about 6 feet onto concrete. It landed directly on the corner and other than a little nick on the case the phone is fine.
I had to google how to get the fing thing off without breaking it though...Easy enough once I did.
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Maybe I'm missing something but the link says $34.99. I paid $29.99 for my Seidio Innocase.
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I payed 10.99
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I got a discount promo code that is why with shipping it was a total cost of 15 dollars! I was not saying it in a rude way I meant that I just like the one I got better that is all
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I had to google how to get the fing thing off
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How do you get it off? (Link etc.) That little manual that comes with is as useless as tits on a bull, can't read a damned thing. It's like the size of a postage stamp.
I got mine to replace my high gloss silicon case. I love it! Feels nice and durable, and the holster is nice.
To get it off what I do is:
1. Flip the phone over
2. squeeze the sides of the top part of the case, so that it bends in the middle (it's very slight but it gives just enough space to undo the lock)
3. Hold the bottom part of the case and push the seido branding sign down to unlock it and pull the top off.
It's definitely a little frustrating at first trying to get it off but once you get the hang of it, it comes off pretty easily. I've become an expert taking it off due to testing kernels and having to do a battery pull to get back to recovery lmao.
Geez, that was easy once you pointed it out. Good thing as I was planning on going to the music store to pick up a couple of guitar picks to try opening it up. I just want fast access in case the battery starts overheating.
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Geez, that was easy once you pointed it out. Good thing as I was planning on going to the music store to pick up a couple of guitar picks to try opening it up. I just want fast access in case the battery starts overheating.
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lol glad it worked out for you.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr3htmec-rd.htm
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-hk4htmec.htm
here is what I was thinking...
If you could cut out a hole in the Innocase 2 Surface, then another hole for the Rugged " skin... would the Rugged "Skeleton? fit?
On the first one you'll have to cut off the locking mechanism to the case. You wont be able to securely snap it on. Assuming the locking mec is in the middle of the two pieces. The second one will require you to cut off everything above the kickstand so the bottom half will not have be attached to the two top corner. I'll just fall off.
I do not see why you would have to cut the sides at all, the beck extends out, not the sides.
I considered doing this with my Incredible but never pulled the trigger. I thought it might be possible. I didn't have the extended battery to try it out.
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I do not see why you would have to cut the sides at all, the beck extends out, not the sides.
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Agreed.
Are you sure you have to do cutting?
No doubt seidio will come along with their case that fits their 3500mAh battery. Honestly I don't want an even larger battery adding bulk, the 2750mAh is fine.
I did contact HTCPeida shop and they replied back that they are working on a case for the ThunderBolt with extended battery. Of course they did say "it will take some time, but check back often". In the word of offshore manufacturing and low costs in china how hard can it be to get a TPU case with an opening in the back. Not that hard or so it seems it is.
Here is the seidio Evo 4G case http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd4-hkr5hev4x.htm
I bought the seido case that comes with all the piecesi linked (three total). It fits decently without the first layer, the camera flap has tobe removed or flipped under the rubber layer, and the kick stand is a bit difficult to use.
I emailed Seidio about their 3500mAh battery and of cases that would fit it. All I got was the typical reply, we do plan on offering it, but we do not have an eta at this time.
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I emailed Seidio about their 3500mAh battery and of cases that would fit it. All I got was the typical reply, we do plan on offering it, but we do not have an eta at this time.
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I would not buy the Seidio Battery. They get very bad reviews and I have sent two back.
You are better off with the original HTC Extended battery.
I had a post about this...
But I do hope Seidio does make this for the TB:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd5-hkr5hev4x.htm
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In time there will be plenty of cases available for the patented battery.
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HarlyFan said:
In time there will be plenty of cases available for the patented battery.
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Well it's been only 2 weeks since the phone came out lol Just hate having to wait.
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Here is the seidio Evo 4G case
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Will this fit on our phones? If so, Ill order that rather than trusting my hopefully steady handed cousin to do some dremel cutting. lol.
No. Look at the design of the extended cover, theirs is full and not just a little bump
I posted this else where but I figured it was relevant info to share here.
So, Ive been buggin the crap out of Seido with requests for them to make an extended case. Ive emailed them, dropped in on their thread here, and posted on their facebook. Today they responded to my FB post with this.
"Seidio commented on their Wall post.
Seidio wrote: "Hey, we're developing a rugged case for the thunderbolt. Let me get back to you later this week on extended cases for Surface and Active!""
Received this seconds ago:
"Seidio I got more accurate information for you. We are releasing a SURFACE extended and ACTIVE extended for use with the OEM extended battery for the Thunderbolt. You can sign up to [email protected] and we'll let you know when it releases!"
haha you just liked my comment LOL!
lol. So did Seido...lol
well heres hoping it releases soon because I am kind of concerned about the durability of my thunderbolt. also, my extended battery cover doesn't fit as flush as it would like. I wonder if I got a defective cover? go sharks!
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well heres hoping it releases soon because I am kind of concerned about the durability of my thunderbolt. also, my extended battery cover doesn't fit as flush as it would like. I wonder if I got a defective cover? go sharks!
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Well, supposedly theres another one also coming out, and if they dont theres always doing the Frankencase.
Im thinking that the first batch of those covers sucked. Ive heard a lot about that but mine fits PERFECT even after I dropped my phone. My screen however cracked and pushes the need for one of these cases.
you cracked the screen? dang... i gotta be careful with mine. i assume your phone is still usable though?
Just wanted to see what accessories people use. I use the seidio innocase surface II, stock battery and screen protectors from Verizon
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black snap on case from best buy platinum which is just like seidio innocase and great anti glare screen protectors from amazon...also, does liquid thundersense v1.0 count as an accessory?
Platinum Series case from Best Buy. Awesome fit, comes with a quality snap-in holster. It's much higher quality than the Verizon accessory that I used on my Incredible. I'm just stuck on the whole car mount topic now. I don't know what to do.
Oh, and I'm using the screen protectors they shipped with my phone (Verizon).
Nekked - no case. C'mon people, just be careful with it. Of all the phones I have had the cases have served no purpose other to get crud underneath and scratch the phone up.
Car dock rocks - permanently mounted with all connections hardwired behind the dash. Nekked means no fussing with a case.
Desktop dock - charges while I am at work, automagically loads up disk drive access, and has slot to charge my 2nd battery.
Motorola S305 BT headphones - perfect for the gym, no wires to get in the way!
Rocking naked with an extended battery and a ProClipUSA mount for my car.
I want to pick up the desk dock at some point for work, but don't really need it because of the extended battery.
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Nekked - no case. C'mon people, just be careful with it.
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I respect your opinion and wanting a nice clean phone the way it was designed to be used, but when I had an Evo I had other people knock it off my desk, knock it out of my hand, sit on it, etc. and I'd rather protect it from external dangers than my own carelessness. You never know when you might be walking down the street and someone bumps into you (this happens occasionally in Chicago).
So, I use a $7 TPU case (rubber/plastic/gel material) and a $1 screen protector, both from Amazon.
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can you link the desk top dock you have?
Ricko817 said:
can you link the desk top dock you have?
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Its here, but seems the seller is taking advantage of demand. I paid $25 inc shipping, no way would I pay any more. it looks like he has relisted them for $40+ Don't get me wrong - it serves my purposes perfectly, but it is not good for watching video because the phone is held completely vertical with no angle - so I would not expect it to be as nice (or as pricey) as the HTC dock that is forthcoming. That being said, the HTC dock is going to be $60!
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I respect your opinion and wanting a nice clean phone the way it was designed to be used, but when I had an Evo I had other people knock it off my desk, knock it out of my hand, sit on it, etc. and I'd rather protect it from external dangers than my own carelessness. You never know when you might be walking down the street and someone bumps into you (this happens occasionally in Chicago).
So, I use a $7 TPU case (rubber/plastic/gel material) and a $1 screen protector, both from Amazon.
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Just realized that sounded a bit condescending - not my intent, sorry!
I understand the cases I guess, I just have personally never had a need. Keep it in my pocket and in the past the cases have done more damage than they have prevented. Never been a fan of the screen protectors either.
I use a screen protector because I like my screen nice haha.
Anyone using the extended battery? Is it worth the money?
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I use a screen protector because I like my screen nice haha.
Anyone using the extended battery? Is it worth the money?
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I am using the extended battery and I love it. I am overclocked to 1.4 and with moderate to heavy usage, the battery is around 15-20% when I get ready to fall asleep. I use it from 6:30am to 11:00pm.
Before the extended, I would have to charge it by 1 or 2pm even with brightness low, sync set moderately and the stock kernel and 4G off.
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I am using the extended battery and I love it. I am overclocked to 1.4 and with moderate to heavy usage, the battery is around 15-20% when I get ready to fall asleep. I use it from 6:30am to 11:00pm.
Before the extended, I would have to charge it by 1 or 2pm even with brightness low, sync set moderately and the stock kernel and 4G off.
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does it add a lot of weight and bulk? I'm thinking about getting it
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+1 for the extended battery.
been looking for a crap-clear-plastic case like i had on my x. but as of right now, none. unless my headphones count. fyi, bose+srs on this phone makes me feel like im tripping
Anyone have any experience with these Power-Skin cases.
Was wondering if it had a built in screen protector like an otterbox does, and how well it actually works. Looks like a good case, but was hoping someone could give some actual feedback before shelling out the 50 bucks for one.
Thanks
http://www.power-skin.com/battery-cases/ap1509thb/htc-thunderbolt.html
there not available yet, they supposedly ship july 15
Youtube it
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I just ordered one. I got $5 off by using the code POWERUP2
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I just received the Powerskin. I ordered from Amazon and got it today.
When it is done charging and I have used it for 24+ hours, I will post some results on battery life.
It is nicely designed, but it is bulky. I have large hands, and it feels big in them. It feels much larger than the HTC extended battery.
The case is a smooth rubber silicone. The bolt's power button is covered but completely recessed. It is not difficult to press, but is difficult to locate blind. Poor design here.
I took some pictures and there is no shadowing effect from the case.
There are two ports on either end where the kickstand is. I assume this is for sound to escape. There was a noticeable drop-off in volume when the bolt was in the case. If you use the loudspeaker often, this might be an issue.
I immediately missed the kickstand, as I use it often.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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I just received the Powerskin. I ordered from Amazon and got it today.
When it is done charging and I have used it for 24+ hours, I will post some results on battery life.
It is nicely designed, but it is bulky. I have large hands, and it feels big in them. It feels much larger than the HTC extended battery.
The case is a smooth rubber silicone. The bolt's power button is covered but completely recessed. It is not difficult to press, but is difficult to locate blind. Poor design here.
I took some pictures and there is no shadowing effect from the case.
There are two ports on either end where the kickstand is. I assume this is for sound to escape. There was a noticeable drop-off in volume when the bolt was in the case. If you use the loudspeaker often, this might be an issue.
I immediately missed the kickstand, as I use it often.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
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Mind posting some pics of it? I'd like to see actual pics of it, not pics that the company put up
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Yes
Definitely. I will post some pics tonight.
Thanks for the pics and the results docabe. I just got mine in and it is seriously too bulky for daily use.
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Here is the first set. I am comparing the powerskin to the Ringke case and the Verizon extended case
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Second set with the bolt in the case.
i just bought one got it today, and its really nice, but its really big. so if your going out for a night, you dont need it, but a full work day or travel, def recommend it.
Sweet Jesus that's a monster
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Yeah.....it's ultra bulky. Its way to big for regular use. I was definitely disappointed with the size of it.
Oh hell no that's too bulky. For that bulkiness just get the 4500mAh battery. Just cost a little more. Extended battery is good enough
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After 3 days of use, I can say the battery life is good, but equivalent to the HTC extended battery.
It is going back. I will stick with the extended battery.
I agree. I like the convenience of being able to take it off if I want to just carry the slim phone. But it's not worth the fact that the skin makes the phone look and feel huge. I'll deal with having to keep around the spare battery and cover if I want to swap out for the thinner phone.
Yep,
Got this puppy, and god it looks sexy! that brushed aluminum gives a total different look to the phone. This is the color the phone shouldve been in the first place
only downside is the price..at 40bucks..its kinda expensive and its not super protective so ull feel like maybe its too much money for it.
Anyways, here it is!
http://youtu.be/kXkqFgsX5as
That's 30 dollars too much of the Maximum I'd pay for a non-otterbox.
$27 on eBay with free shipping. Not bad, I've been looking at some aluminum back covers for mine since I spend a lot of time in the woods and on rocks.
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That's 30 dollars too much of the Maximum I'd pay for a non-otterbox.
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I've seen some deals on Amazon and ebay
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Got this one yesterday when I picked up my phone at the sprint store.
yeh its very pricy..
but it looks factory..
but I am second guessing myself for buying it. protection seems quite light.
This case has been proven to diminish data/gps signal on some other phones.
Could you do some back-to-back testing on the SIII to see if it has the same problem?
Put the phone on a table with the case on and run a speedtest.net test.
Then remove the case and put the phone back to the *exact same spot* on the table and run the test again.
See if the tests download data faster without the case on.
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Got this one yesterday when I picked up my phone at the sprint store.
yeh its very pricy..
but it looks factory..
but I am second guessing myself for buying it. protection seems quite light.
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I agree 100 percent with u
If you guys like this case, I found a similar one on Amazon. Looks pretty much identical. Here's the link. When I got it, it was $10 plus free prime shipping, but now they have it listed with $4.99 shipping. Still looks really good though and it comes with a screen protector. I preordered my Galaxy S3 from Verizon, so I don't know how the fit is yet. But I'll let you know once the phone comes in.
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsung-Galaxy-Screen-Protector/dp/B0088A3PAG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1341269200&sr=8-8&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s3+case
That looks pretty Damn good!
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O! Might have to pick up that Amazon one.
Too much $$ for too little protection.
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Too much $$ for too little protection.
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I have this case and it provides a lot more protection than its being given credit for. My wife dropped my phone from about a 3 foot height directly onto concrete. The phone suffered no damage. I have 3 scuff marks on the front of the case and 2 on the back where the phone fell and took the impact (it fell, bounced, flipped, and landed on the opposite side)......again, zero damage to the phone, only to the case.
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I paid 30 for mine at an at&t dealer store.
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If you guys like this case, I found a similar one on Amazon. Looks pretty much identical. Here's the link. When I got it, it was $10 plus free prime shipping, but now they have it listed with $4.99 shipping. Still looks really good though and it comes with a screen protector. I preordered my Galaxy S3 from Verizon, so I don't know how the fit is yet. But I'll let you know once the phone comes in.
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Samsu...269200&sr=8-8&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s3+case
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Hey for what it's worth I bought this case and replaced with a "rock" case. Downsides were that it is too slippery, degraded my signal, and was slightly too bulky to where the power and volume buttons were difficult to press because the lip over the front were too thick.
As for signal degradation I only say this anecdotally. In my basement I get 1-2 bars with the rock case. With the aluminum backed case I would get 0-1 bars and most text messages would fail to send.
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While I appreciate the OP's reviews, they really need to invest in some better lighting...
Looks like someone put the body of a 89 Cadillac on a brand new Ferrari.