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[Case][Review] TPU-cases Matte back black

This is a review of a case made by TPU-cases.com of their Matte back black case.
TPU-cases.com: http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=147
1st impression:
I received the case prior to getting my Epic 4G Touch, and after opening it up and taking a brief look, I was rather impressed by the case. The materials used are good quality and it looks well made. Initially I did notice that the surface of the case is a little slippery, but its nothing too bad. Overall I had a very good 1st impression of the case.
There was a screen protector included but I fail pretty badly trying to put those on. I normally don't use a screen protector on my phones, but I wanted to give it a try for the sake of review purposes and I was unable to get it installed correctly. This may be user error, but it looks like it may be a combo of an error of mine and the screen protector... it was addressed here by the owner of TPU-cases, OneStepAhead.
After I got the phone:
I received my Epic 4G Touch at 10am on the 16th, launch day. After getting everything set up and activated through Sprint, I installed the case before leaving the store. I was very impressed at how well the case fit, it was a perfect fit. Installation was very easy as well, I had zero trouble getting the case on properly.
One thing I noticed about the phone is that the camera on the back was going to come in contact with whatever surface you lay the phone on. I noticed that right away and was instantly hoping the case would solve that issue, and it did. When you install the case, it sets the camera back in a little so that the lens of the camera doesn't make contact with the surface, which I loved. Also on the front of the phone, the case provides a small lip around the whole phone, which provides a little protection for your screen if you were to set it on a table with the screen down. Overall this helps protect your phone and TPU-cases did a good job.
When I was trying to decide on getting a case for this phone, I was worried about the case taking away the benefit of the thinness of the device, which was a main selling point of the phone for me. I was pleasantly surprised that this case doesn't add much thickness at all, its only very minor and it still preserves the overall slim profile of the device, which is great.
I was also wondering about use of the ports and buttons on the phone with the case being there. The headphone jack, power button, micro usb port, and microphone are all easily accessible and unaffected. I did plug a Samsung headphone into the 3.5mm headphone jack without a problem. The power button is easy to press and is uncovered. There is no problem plugging the micro usb in to charge... the speaker and microphone is uncovered as well.
The only small downside to this case is the volume rocker. When I press the volume rocker to adjust the volume, you definitely have to press it a little harder than normal, and there is a cover over top of the buttons. You can still control the volume, it just is not as easy as I would like it to be. This is not anything that is going to stop me from purchasing the case, and as a whole it's pretty minor to me.
Pictures:
I took 4 pictures to hopefully show the points I've made in this review for you all. I apologize is the quality of the pictures isn't great, it was taken with another cell phone camera as I was taking pictures of the new phone. If anyone would like additional pictures of the case I'd be happy to take them.
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Conclusion:
As a whole, this case I got from TPU-cases.com is great, and I'd highly recommend taking a look. The value you get for a very small price is awesome and I will be buying more cases from them (I like to change cases from time to time). Thank you TPU-cases for providing a great product. I give TPU-cases a 9/10 and the only point taken away is for the volume rocker.
If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to answer.

Just ordered this case on Amazon last night. It's supposed to be delivered on Tuesday. Thanks for the review, now I know i'll be happy with it

ordered one today
i just ordered one these today and am looking forward to receiving the case soon.

I ordered the smoke matte translucent model. Can't wait!

That looks great! My smoke case is in the mail. Can't wait to get it, my phone is nakey lol. From your review, ill definitely be buying more colors

Yeah I am very happy with the case, hope you all enjoy yours

I like the TPU case too and I will get one first as soon as I get my phone from letstalk, grrrrrr.
Eventually I want a casemate barely-there cause I prefer hard shell...but these are excellent cases, especially for the money.

I have one for my Evo and I too can't wait for an ET4G version
mrpickem said:
I like the TPU case too and I will get one first as soon as I get my phone from letstalk, grrrrrr.
Eventually I want a casemate barely-there cause I prefer hard shell...but these are excellent cases, especially for the money.
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mines in the mail too, after seeing these pics i am feeling pretty good about the case although it feels nice....and a little naughty going completely naked
puff601 said:
That looks great! My smoke case is in the mail. Can't wait to get it, my phone is nakey lol. From your review, ill definitely be buying more colors
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How well does this protect your phone against being dropped?
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firemedic624 said:
How well does this protect your phone against being dropped?
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I haven't dropped it yet, but just going off the case itself, I think it would survive a normal drop. I'm not sure about a 10 foot drop onto concrete or worse, but I'd imagine it would stand up ok for most drops. The material used to make it is very flexible but sturdy on the phone. My only concern for drops would be the screen, and if it was dropped on an angle like a curb.

Yeah, that's my biggest concern. I guess it's better than going naked. I dropped my Evo and cracked it corner to corner. That was a bad day.
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I was about to order three of these but the black matte one is already out of stock...waiting.

firemedic624 said:
Yeah, that's my biggest concern. I guess it's better than going naked. I dropped my Evo and cracked it corner to corner. That was a bad day.
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A user on Androidforums posted that his daughter knocked his phone off the dining room table and it dropped about 3.5 feet. He had a TPU case on it and it came out perfectly fine with no damage.
JBNAquatics said:
I was about to order three of these but the black matte one is already out of stock...waiting.
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Yeah I saw that, must be pretty popular choice. Hope they get more in soon for ya.

Thanks for this! Glad to hear you are happy with the case. I don't know if anyone mentioned it in this thread, but the screen protectors we included are not cut properly. They are cut to the exact size of the glass which makes them near if not impossible to install without the edges peeling up. I'll be sending replacement screen protectors to those that request them once I receive the fixed ones. It's disappointing, it's the first time we included screen protectors with our cases and the first time using this screen protector supplier. Live and learn I guess. Please don't send me messages about the screen protector yet, I'll post something about it here and on our website closer to the time I'll have replacements. For the time being I've just removed any mention of the cases coming with screen protectors so future customers wont have any expectations of receiving one with their case (although they still will receive one).
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cds0699 said:
A user on Androidforums posted that his daughter knocked his phone off the dining room table and it dropped about 3.5 feet. He had a TPU case on it and it came out perfectly fine with no damage.
Yeah I saw that, must be pretty popular choice. Hope they get more in soon for ya.
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This is the 2nd time making the matte cases, the first time we did it for the Evo 3D after receiving a ton of requests for. They ended up not selling very well though. I think I had 500 of the matte black made for Evo 3D and I still have 1/2 of them 6 weeks later. The Epic 4G Touch on the other hand I sold out of 500 before the phone was even released! I'm telling people 9/23 but I actually think they will be in on Tuesday or Wednesday. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The 3D just was a bad draw. If you had made some for the OG evo you probably would have seen better numbers. I am going to guess the ones for the ET4G will fly off the shelves and I can't wait to get my case

Edit: Some of your products have Prime shipping while others don't. Just curious on why that is because I have a Prime account hahaha

i ordered the high gloss black from amazon. anyone have opinions on high gloss? or should i cancel and get matte black or the high gloss translucent

Love the Black Matte case. But like stated , the screen protector doesn't fit well. Phone feels good in the hand with the case.

I got the glossy smoke one on now I dig it
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got the gloss smoke case, i really like it but I have found that the volume buttons are very hard to press. I'm hoping this will be fixed over time. Other than that great case.
That screen protector thing had me puzzled for a while, it all makes sense now.

[REVIEW] Ghost Armor full body for T989 Hercules

So I've just placed an order for a Ghost Armor full body skin for my Tmo SGS2 Hercules and this thread is to post a review once I get it!
For those not aware of Ghost Armor, its a wet application screen/body protector that in my opinion is one of the best. I had it on my Nexus S which at one point was in a sweatshirt pocket when I happened to slip on some ice and as phones seem wont to do, it flew out of my pocket and landed screen down on the pavement about 10 feet in front of me. There was not a scratch on the screen nor a crack. Later, while sitting in a recliner my phone slipped out of my pocket and into the mechanics of the chair (without my knowledge). When I put down the foot stool and realized my phone was no longer in my pocket I lifted up the chair and the phone fell out. This time there was damage...to the screen protector; a MASSIVE gash from where one of the mechanisms in the chair had scraped against it. To my amazement the screen was undamaged.
Now that my own little Ghost Armor history is up I'll post a few pictures from the website to give you an idea.
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The available finishes for the full body protectors are Black Carbon, Gun Metal Carbon, and White Carbon (the website says you can get a matte one as well but the guy at the kiosk I went to said that the matte ones don't adhere very well to battery covers like ours so he wouldn't apply one). I ordered the White Carbon and will be getting it applied on Friday morning.
For reference, you can buy the screen only protector for $14.99+s/h&tax on the website and the full body kit for $24.99+s/h&tax on the website but if you go to a kiosk to get it installed by someone who knows what they're doing the full body kit'll run you a hefty $42.
~~~~~~~~~~​What a long week its been! Jeez! This morning I finally went and got my Ghost Armor applied and DAMN does it look sexy. Below are a few pictures:
Front ~|~ Back​
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Top down view
Review
So to start with, I got the White Carbon skin which I find to be massively smexy. The first thing I noticed is that unlike on my Nexus S, the edges of the protector along the sides are not very sharp and are actually pretty comfortable to hold in your hand. The second thing I noticed was that the claim that this will improve grip isn't necessarily true; don't get me wrong, this doesn't make the phone slippery or anything of the sort. The back just isn't quite as sticky as the soft-touch back, however, the sides are much more grippy than the standard chrome bezel.
The biggest issue people have with screen protectors though is not how it looks on the back of the phone or how grippy they are: its the screen, so lets get to that. First off, without even turning the phone on it is MASSIVELY hard to tell there is even a protector on. You can see a feint outline that extends very nearly from the top bezel to the bottom bezel. There is a cutout at the top for the speak and thats really it. Even the capacitive buttons are covered (they do not however seem any less responsive to me). Aside from the outline, the first you'll notice the screen protector is on is when you touch the screen; it doesn't feel as … glass-like. I have very calloused fingers (having been a guitar-player for over ten years) so its hard for me to quantify what it feels like but it doesn't have that slippery glass-like feeling of the new screen.
It doesn't feel cheap either though, and thats nice. Really thats all there is to say. The screen still looks down right beautiful and remains very responsive. I'm super stoked about this protector and I think it was well worth the money.

very suspenseful review lol

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very suspenseful review lol
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Suspenseful for you?! I'm the one waiting to get the damn stuff on my phone!
Seriously though, I noticed that no one had brought up ghost armor and I wanted to get awareness out. I'm about 99.99999999999999999% my review will be "Zoh EM GEE GUIZ! DIS STUFFS IS SCHWEET!" because of my past experience but mostly its going to be about the pictures I take of the stuff on my phone

kenvan19 said:
Suspenseful for you?! I'm the one waiting to get the damn stuff on my phone!
Seriously though, I noticed that no one had brought up ghost armor and I wanted to get awareness out. I'm about 99.99999999999999999% my review will be "Zoh EM GEE GUIZ! DIS STUFFS IS SCHWEET!" because of my past experience but mostly its going to be about the pictures I take of the stuff on my phone
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lol i really like these. but for right now im going to get the white body glove case for sgs2 that thang is gorgeous..... lol

I was looking at some videos on youtube after your post. Very intriguing. I know my phone will be going straight into my pocket with my keys, screws, and everything else! I def going to need a solid screen protector. Looking forward to your review.

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SwervFusion said:
I was looking at some videos on youtube after your post. Very intriguing. I know my phone will be going straight into my pocket with my keys, screws, and everything else! I def going to need a solid screen protector. Looking forward to your review.
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Friday morning/noonish mate I'm stoked to get it!

aqualadb03 said:
lol i really like these. but for right now im going to get the white body glove case for sgs2 that thang is gorgeous..... lol
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are you talking about the one that has the stand? Those are made out of really cheap material. They crack and chip easily. I put one on my phone and when I tried to take it off, it chip the corner then later on I decided to return it so I take it off the phone again and it chip on the other corner. I was very care when I tried to remove it but it still chip.

Had my SG2 for less than a week and while walking across a parking lot, it slipped from my hand and fell about three feet and landed face down. Long story short, screen shattered. I had the Ghost Armor on my Vibrant and the screen never shattered when it fell from higher distances. Needless to say, got my replacement phone and it's going to get the Armor screen this weekend.

Had ghost armour on my nexus s also only on the screen though was running for a bus flew out my pocket onto concrete pavement. Crack wasnt to bad was still usable thank god because I was on vacation. It kept everything intact
Ive had ghost Armour on every phone in the last year and screen protectors are really good and the carbon fiber added a nice black look to my sensation rather than the ugly brown. I really want to see the white one waiting for the kiosk at my mall to get one so I can get one for free. benefits of being an employee for cell phone stores lol

Can someone link the site info? Id like more pictures and literature.
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I have ghost armor on my ipad and love it. I was gonna go with the white carbon this time around for my s2. But I chose the phantomskin chromatics in pearl white instead. One I get it I'll try to write a review. I kinda wanted an extra battery door like they had for my vibrant. So I don't lose the galaxy s II.
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Dsmwookie said:
Can someone link the site info? Id like more pictures and literature.
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sorry mate, thought for sure I'd posted one lol:
http://www.ghost-armor.com/Samsung/700.html

ive used ghost armor on two of my previous phones and i highly rewcomend it. also if you live close by to one of their locations go there they will put everything on for you and you wont have to worry about messing it up. also if it messes up you can just go back in and they will put a new one on for free. im waiting for my full body as well cause they didnt have the cut outs for it yet since the phone just came out. ill have it by thursday i can post pictures

dungtran88 said:
are you talking about the one that has the stand? Those are made out of really cheap material. They crack and chip easily. I put one on my phone and when I tried to take it off, it chip the corner then later on I decided to return it so I take it off the phone again and it chip on the other corner. I was very care when I tried to remove it but it still chip.
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no. not that one. that one looked cheap to me. I was Referring To this one:
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no. not that one. that one looked cheap to me. I was Referring To this one:
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Ok that was a fail. lol. lets try again...

I got mine done at a mall kiosk... Payed $22, looks like its not even on the screen... I'm really happy with it

I got mine ghost armored a the mall, but the kid working there was obviously new and botxched the whole job. I just got the sides and screen done in clear. The sides were overlapping on the button and the screen was cut off early at the bottom. I refused to pay for it. Can someone that has applied it themselves post if it is the actual product that is disproportionate or if the guy that applied it was just a moron?

I found a promo code for those wanting the ghost armor. GA4LIFE

Villegasrl said:
I found a promo code for those wanting the ghost armor. GA4LIFE
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FYI, the promo code is for $3 off of your order at Ghost Armor's website
Thanks for the promo!

SwervFusion said:
FYI, the promo code is for $3 off of your order at Ghost Armor's website
Thanks for the promo!
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That's weird i got $5 dollars off. Oh well money off is always a good thing. Your welcome

Heading to the mall today to get the screen protector done at the kiosk. I called ahed to confirm they had them for the GSII as well that they have done the installs on this phone and good to go on all accounts. I'm just hoping this screen protector doesn't raise up at all once the D30 case is put back on like it does with my current T-Mobile pos screen protector
I'll try to post some pictures once it's on as well as any comments. I've always used Zagg before so we'll see how the Ghost Armor sp stacks up.

My cases - Shopping in Shenzhen

Living in Shenzhen has some advantages, namely I can buy phone accessories the moment they're available and pretty cheaply too. I said I would post info about these cases a while back but my GF cleaned my apartment and I couldn't find them until today. So here we go:
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Just gonna do them in order of the pic from top left.
1: This is a soft flexible plastic. It has a good feel in the hand. The side buttons are easy to get to as they are uncovered but it does seem to be a little close to the mics. It just wraps around the sides so the glass is completely uncovered by this. It also comes off easily, not very secure on the phone. It doesn't feel like it adds much bulk. S-pen is harder to get to with this case.
2: A little thicker than #1. It wraps all the way around the edges and meets the glass. It is much more secure. Feels a little slick in the hand. I think it looks nice on. I don't like the feel of the volume rocker under the case, power button is uncovered. I feel the need to push the button very hard. The feedback from the rocker is reduced. I guess that should be expected It feels thicker mostly because it wraps all the way around the front. If you had this on your phone and put it face down on a table the glass won't touch.
3: Seems to be the same material as #1 but it wraps all the way around like #2. The sides of the back are textured and give good grip. Even though the buttons are covered I like the way they feel under this one. Everything seems good except the S-pen opening is a little small like #1 so it is a little harder to get out.
4: This is the SGP (or a copy) hard case. I found this same one in Hong Kong for like 5x what I paid. It fits very securely. The S-pen is a little harder to get to again. Buttons are uncovered. It wraps around the sides to just meet the glass so if it is face down on a table it will rest on the glass. Though it is smooth it doesn't feel slick.
5: This is a very soft silicon (I'm guessing) case. I like the look and feel of it. It wraps all the way around and covers the very edge of the glass but not any of the display. Buttons are covered yet provide good feel and the S-pen is not difficult to access. Considering this was the cheapest one it's actually pretty nice.
6: Almost identical to #2 but the S-pen opening is smaller so it is more difficult to access. Also both the volume rocker and the power button are covered and I don't like the feel of either. Though the back is smooth it doesn't want to slide around in your hand. Fit is the same as #2, maybe a little more snug.
7: This is a similar material to #1 but feels thinner. It wraps around to the front and is quite snug. Buttons are covered but the case is thinner at that part and the buttons feel good. S-pen is slightly more difficult to remove. It is textured on the sides where it rests against the side of your palm and fingers. However the matte finish on the back is really slippery. It also has holes so you can attach a lanyard.
This is an aluminum case that has small rubber bumpers inside. I'm not sure how much protection it would really offer but I think it looks great. I found two different models and bout this one. I think I will try the other one as well to see if there is a difference. This has holes for a lanyard but they are so small that it is very difficult to use. I bought a metallic back for my Note and it doesn't fit in this case so I had to switch back to the original. On this case the volume rocker and power button are not covered and you must use your fingernail to reach them through the case. I'm not thrilled with that.
I have been surprisingly happy with this case. It doubles as my wallet holding a few essential cards and sometimes a little cash. It does use a magnetic closure and I know some of you don't like that. It doesn't have a notch for the S-pen so you need to slide the phone down a little to get to it. I can still pocket this and I like that it covers the front too.
These are the replacement backs I found today. I bought a purple metallic one. The wood ones were kind of interesting too. I also saw many leather cases and leather flip cases. Unlike the Samsung flip case these are essentially a plastic case glued into a leather cover. There were also some that the phone slides into. I think I'll have time to go back and get pictures before my vacation if anyone is interested.
If I can help you find any accessories or you want any of these covers (I only want to keep the purple ones) PM me.

Nice post there, could you if possible find a keyboard case for the device.
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tids2k said:
Nice post there, could you if possible find a keyboard case for the device.
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haven't seen one yet. keeping my eyes open

How much is hte black silicon case with wave?
I want to compare with the holesellers prices in Paris

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How much is hte black silicon case with wave?
I want to compare with the holesellers prices in Paris
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it's been so long it is hard to remember and i only bought one so i didn't get the wholesale price. i believe it was less than $3. I can go back and ask for the quantity price if you'd like.

Hey I just found a note I made about that black case. It was ¥6 or just under $1. In quantities it should be less.
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Also my purple metal case had a serious flaw. The hole four the earphones is off and caused a problem with my earphones. I could insert them and it seemed OK but the sound kept cutting out so I knew the connection was bad. I'll post the name of that one layer so you can avoid. I may try to buy the other one if I have some time today.
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csasek said:
I have been surprisingly happy with this case. It doubles as my wallet holding a few essential cards and sometimes a little cash. It does use a magnetic closure and I know some of you don't like that. It doesn't have a notch for the S-pen so you need to slide the phone down a little to get to it. I can still pocket this and I like that it covers the front too.
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Hello mate!
I'm going to buy this case
since it's have the solid steel hold of the phone like in your picture
Now for my question...do you think i can put the Gnote in this case with another case on it?
(example:a TPU case on the Gnote and then put it in this cases)
Thanks for your response!!

it will fit if you adjust the side with some force to avoid adding too much pressure on the phone itself. But the top and bottom part could be sticking out.
I just came back form shenzhen. Amazing place, but one thing to be caution tho, a lot of items there are counterfeits even phone accessories. I saw some element case there for ip4 for 50RMB which works perfectly and cost 140USD for US retail. And even the local brand like capdase and the one you linked Kalaideng has counterfeits.
No offense to people who selling it, they are great products even it's counterfeits. To the buyers, what I said it's just FYI, so make your own judgement and pick a legit seller if you care for this sort of things.

@ofear69
It should fit because the tabs can stretch. I accidentally found that out and had to bend them back this morning. I paid RMB60 for that case I think.
Many of the products in shenzhen are copies. I just opened a monopoly game that is an interesting mix of French and English. Some products are the Chinese manufacturers selling under their own brands instead of just doing OEM work.
It's always important to be careful here. I wish I had asked top try that purple metal case first but that's life. Three other case I have more confidence in, the girl selling them has a Note too. They are becoming popular here
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Bought a new aluminum case today. it was actually less than the other and though it doesn't have holes for a tether I think I can use the protective back plate hole for the speaker. The coolest feature of this is the protective back plate. It keeps the back panel of your phone from touching when placed on a table, etc. It doesn't work with my metallic cover though.

csasek said:
Bought a new aluminum case today. it was actually less than the other and though it doesn't have holes for a tether I think I can use the protective back plate hole for the speaker. The coolest feature of this is the protective back plate. It keeps the back panel of your phone from touching when placed on a table, etc. It doesn't work with my metallic cover though.
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I ordered one of these last week... looking forward to it. I also ordered one of the metal battery doors to be used with it... do you think they will work together? Does the metal slider have anything to keep it from rubbing against the Note while installed (tape or film)? I'd love to see more pics of it! Thanks!
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Just saw that I missed your write up of the bumper... sorry.
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Where is the exect place that u bought the metallic ones? Can't find them in Singapore. Maybe ask my friend to get for me when she go sheng zhen..
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cosmoboi said:
Where is the exect place that u bought the metallic ones? Can't find them in Singapore. Maybe ask my friend to get for me when she go sheng zhen..
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in Hua Qiang Bei 华强北 there's an accessories market a little North of the SEG Building. I'm sorry I don't remember the shop names. It was on the second floor.

U stay near there?
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i am interested in getting the battery cover too ~ i dont see it anywhere in Singapore

cosmoboi said:
U stay near there?
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Yes, I live in SZ and work in the HQB area.
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i am interested in getting the battery cover too ~ i dont see it anywhere in Singapore
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I can help you out if you want. Just PM me what you want and I'll find the prices for you.

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A rant about screen protectors and cases...

Some days I just get frustrated about this particular debatable issue and needed to rant..so...lucky you (all).
I have this glorious, beautiful, mint condition blue galaxy s3. It's lightweight, beautiful screen, etc. But how many of us really get to enjoy the phone as it was designed - I would guess few to none. Why? I don't know about you guys, but, as soon as I get my beautiful new phone, it is immediately enshrouded (is that a word?) in a screen protector and some sort of case (TPU, otterbox) etc. And there it stays. I mean, I have to keep my phone in mint condition, don't I ?(rhetorical). This so when I want another phone, I can sell it on ebay or swappa as mint and get the most money - and brag about how I take care of my equipment and how it has been protected the entire time I owned it.
Every once in a while I have to do a battery pull or something and I get to hold my baby in my hand, as God - wait, I mean Samsung, intended and enjoy it. And then, something happens. I get kinda mad.
Why am I so determined to protect it? To not enjoy it as it was meant to be enjoyed? Why can't I just let it be free?!!!!!!!
The answer: I don't know. I'm a geek. I'm anal retentive. I don't want it to get any dings in it if I accidentally drop it, or my two year old does.
But dammit - I want my phone to be naked!! (I silently scream to myself).
Do you, good reader, silently scream to yourself? Am I alone in this quandary? Please, share.

http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/05/13/...oth-sig-as-all-terrain-phone-battle-heats-up/
This may be for you.
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Did your wife set you on hold ?
If so, take a snickers.

You could always use a full-body protector in place of a case. Not quite as protective, but allows the beauty to come through.
BTW, I suffer the same over-protective condition.

Better yet OEM's could just make it so that the back and side bezel is one piece so that we could just replace the entire phone back easily... There is one phone I can think of like this and I was so happy to see the design just wish more oem's would do it
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OP, you've expressed pretty much exactly why I was scanning the accessories sub-forum: trying to see how many people make it without a screen protector and/or case. Actually, I really don't mind the thin Diztronic TPU case I have, but I am really itching to remove the screen protector. I sold older phones (Hero, Evo, Photon, Rezound) as "mint" without using a screen protector, but since I got this GS3 last fall, I've read so many posts about how much easier this screen scratches that I haven't been able to bring myself to remove it. But I'm so very tempted...

JustSomeDude said:
OP, you've expressed pretty much exactly why I was scanning the accessories sub-forum: trying to see how many people make it without a screen protector and/or case. Actually, I really don't mind the thin Diztronic TPU case I have, but I am really itching to remove the screen protector. I sold older phones (Hero, Evo, Photon, Rezound) as "mint" without using a screen protector, but since I got this GS3 last fall, I've read so many posts about how much easier this screen scratches that I haven't been able to bring myself to remove it. But I'm so very tempted...
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Well I'm glad I'm not alone. I, too, have a diztronic TPU which is fine - but, as I'm sure you know, holding the phone in your hand without it is so nice! Regarding the screen - I have used the tech armor HD and one's that resist fingerprint via Amazon. They are fine - and so inexpensive PLUS they offer lifetime guarantee and great customer service that I'm relatively happy. I've also used the Zagg HD which is fair. And I *E$*$**#*# HATE Zagg as a company and I could do an entire separate post on how little I think of them.
Despite the rant, my phone remains protected.
On a side note, despite the TPU - there are two bizarre little stellate / starburst defects on the back cover. It's hard to call them scratches or cracks.
Anyway, what usually happens is that I have the phone long enough that eventually I say screw it and enjoy it for some time. That's what I did with my DINC.

MrRedPants said:
Well I'm glad I'm not alone. I, too, have a diztronic TPU which is fine - but, as I'm sure you know, holding the phone in your hand without it is so nice! Regarding the screen - I have used the tech armor HD and one's that resist fingerprint via Amazon. They are fine - and so inexpensive PLUS they offer lifetime guarantee and great customer service that I'm relatively happy. I've also used the Zagg HD which is fair. And I *E$*$**#*# HATE Zagg as a company and I could do an entire separate post on how little I think of them.
Despite the rant, my phone remains protected.
On a side note, despite the TPU - there are two bizarre little stellate / starburst defects on the back cover. It's hard to call them scratches or cracks.
Anyway, what usually happens is that I have the phone long enough that eventually I say screw it and enjoy it for some time. That's what I did with my DINC.
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I'll give the tech armor HD a try, seems reasonable at $6.95 -- I'm still rocking the one that came with the Diztronic case (maybe that's part of my problem).
That sucks about your back cover, but luckily those can be replaced fairly cheaply, especially if you have that Samsung 50% discount.
And yeah, I did the same thing with the Evo, ripped the screen protector off after about a month and never looked back; but I always have a TPU, I need that lip over the screen because of incurable clumsiness.

I, too, have the Diztronic Matte Blue TPU and applied the screen protector it came with it. I, too, scanned through this subforum and googled whether I could do without the case. Several times. Even looked for excuses to do so.
I finally decided I need to have it on.

I use a beautiful luxury 'suncase' leather pouch, fits beautifully, very thick meaning it a protected but I still get to hold it as samsung intended. Just be careful not to drop it (which I haven't for the last 3 phones) Can't see the point in covering the phone up unless you work in a hostile environment.
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I may ditch my diztronic in lieu of a full body film protection like bestskinsever or zagg. For me, the biggest concern with using the phone naked is the fact that it's really slippery in my hand, so these films would provide much better grip. I think that's the closest I'll get to being able to use my phone naked.

They only way i use my phone naked is with the spigen back cover, its matte black. Looks gray with the flash
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If you want a semi-naked phone get the Ultra Slim Covers by Samsung.
I have the translucent one on my marble white S3 and when you hold the phone it's almost like it has nothing on it

My OCD probably kicks in, I just cant handle a brand new phone with my bare hands. I even use a microfiber cloth to cover it till I get a scratch guard and a case, which is the very 2nd day I get the phone.
I usually spend a lot on cases.
Just got a S3 and this is the cover I got for it.
Link>> http://www.capdase.com/en/product5.php?cid=1&bid=26&mid=2673&pid=29029

I wish I could add links here though I need to achieve 10 post to do that. However, I still want to comment to your post. You sound fun, I wish there are more people who can create post and make it sound so fun, interesting and informative just like what you did LOL

Decided to ditch my diztronic and peeled off my screen protector to go naked for the time being. Let's see how long this will last. WISH ME LUCK.

stevenhglee said:
Decided to ditch my diztronic and peeled off my screen protector to go naked for the time being. Let's see how long this will last. WISH ME LUCK.
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Oh man, good luck! Please keep us updated, I will be following your progress carefully.

I used to have an otterbox on my s3 but then it became too hard to change the battery when it dies (I have spares) so I picked up one of those soft rubber cases. Works like a charm, and does protect the phone and makes it so it doesnt slide over the table. I also went from the really good flexible screen protectors to the more solid matte ones that dont use the solvent. What a difference a matte protector makes, cant live without it!

i use the phone without any protectors. no screen protect nor case.
everything is ok its still like on its first day :laugh:

I honestly trusted the " unscratchable gorilla glass " scheme.. :banghead: I'm using an otterbox commuter case without a screen protector and I have had my GS3 since April... there is about 3 GOOD scratches that are obviously visible when the screen isn't clean.. when I clean the screen though, it just makes me cringe to see the scratches.. Possibly from my nails unknowingly running across the screen and I do have dry hands/fingers so maybe that could also be a culprit to this conflict.. but really? I didn't expect scratches to show up this soon on this phone.. Especially knowing how much I paid for it. Other than that though, I love my GS3.
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Moto X Bumper Case - a quick overview.

So I've seen a few people talking about bumper cases for the Moto X, but few people seemed to jump at them, and as far as I've seen, no pictures have been posted of the case actually ON the phone. Well, I wanted to explore some alternatives to a full case, and this would give people who use MotoMaker an alternative.
First, I purchased the case off of Amazon for $6.99 shipped. It comes in a few colors. I chose black on black. The case shipped quickly and arrived quickly via USPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Slick-Shell-P...&qid=1381544095&sr=8-3&keywords=moto+x+bumper
Please note, I only just received my Moto X and bumper case today. I haven't had a chance to activate the phone, and won't be doing so since I'm heading out shortly. Still, I need to nerd out a bit with this phone, so I'm writing a short case review. Note, however, that I can't say say if the case affects the function of the phone at all, but I highly doubt it. I will update with my thoughts once I get the thing activated.
Overall impressions: The case is quite nice. Minimal, provides protection for the corners, face, and back, and looks pretty good. It appears to be matte TPU with a thin piece of hard, glossy plastic to help hold it together. Here are a few pictures of the case itself:
This first photo is just the front of the bumper case, followed by a picture from the back. As you can see, it does have a little tab. I'm not sure what this is for.
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And here we have all the ports cut out of the sides of the bumper case.
The buttons on the side of the case. I've never really cared for buttons on my cases and have cut them off of every TPU case I've had. We'll see how these fair shortly...
As far as I know, the following is the first picture of a Moto X actually sitting in this case. The case slips on pretty easily but sits snugly enough that I have no concerns of it sliding off.
Here's the back. You can see the tab once more. Again, I don't know why it's there, but it, surprisingly, doesn't bother me. I also quite like the "stairstep" that the case does. Just ads a nice flow to it.
The top cutouts align as expected.
As does the bottom cutout.
A picture of the buttons. They're actually VERY well done. I'm surprised at how pleasant they are to press and how solid they feel. You'll notice that they also stick out from the rest of the case just slightly. The recess around them also helps give a nice overall feel.
Here's the phone sitting screen down. The front of the case provides protection for the entire face of the phone.
And the phone sitting on its back to give you an idea of how far the case extends above the screen.
Finally, here's a picture from the side of the phone sitting on its back. From what I can tell, the back of the phone just BARELY sits above the table. I believe (although I can't tell for certain) that the case is the only thing making contact with the table. This seems like it should protect the back of the phone from scratches if it's sitting with the back down, but I can't be completely certain. I'd still do my best to avoid sliding the phone on its back just to be safe.
Conclusion: The case fits very well with properly aligned cutouts, looks quite nice, and seems to provide all of the protection that I wanted. It extends past the screen to protect it if the phone is face down, covers all sides and corners to help protect against drops, and seems to elevate the back JUST above whatever surface it's sitting on (I am not positive on this last statement though). It looks good, feels good, and allows you to enjoy the feel of the back of the phone and that Moto X dimple. If you have a MotoMaker version, this is probably the best way to show it off and keep it protected in my opinion.
As I said, I haven't actually USED the phone with the case on since I haven't had the time to activate it yet. I will be doing so tomorrow or Sunday (tomorrow's a busy day), and I will come back with any important updates.
If anybody wants to know anything more about the case or see different pictures, please ask and I'll see what I can do to provide what you're looking for. It just might take me a day or two, so check back.

Great review and thanks
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Vanilla Tarantino said:
If anybody wants to know anything more about the case or see different pictures, please ask and I'll see what I can do to provide what you're looking for. It just might take me a day or two, so check back.
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wow thank you so much for this! I've been trying to find a good bumper case since I have a motomaker-made X, and this post has a ton of great info! A few requests:
Do you plan on removing the covers for the buttons? I would really like my purple ones to shine through, but I'm not sure how it'd work with a case like this...
once you've used the phone a bunch, do you think you could comment on how it feels with vs without the case? I really like the way this phone feels naked, but it's also very smooth and prone to slipping... does the case help with that?
thanks so much and welcome to the X-Zone! Enjoy your new phone!

Thanks OP for this much needed information!
The last picture seems to suggest that the curved back makes the bumper less protective...from what I can see, the phone sits on the table, not the bumper. Nevertheless, the bumper does provide some needed protection.
I also ordered one after days of hesitation. Mainly I ordered a gold skin from DBrand and really wanted to show-off will remember to post the pictures once I have both of them on the phone.

Here is the blue one on white moto x.
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I have this case and while I really like it, I have gone back to another because the buttons stick out so much that I keep bumping them. I have to really pay attention when i put it in my pocket that i don't turn it on. This may be silly, but it is a change from the other cases I've had.
I wonder how well it would fit if I cut out the buttons.......hmmmm
I really do like the fact that you can see the back and feel it. Especially the moto bump

nonotechnology said:
wow thank you so much for this! I've been trying to find a good bumper case since I have a motomaker-made X, and this post has a ton of great info! A few requests:
Do you plan on removing the covers for the buttons? I would really like my purple ones to shine through, but I'm not sure how it'd work with a case like this...
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Having used the phone for a day and a half now with the case, I don't see myself removing the buttons. They have a great feel in my opinion, and I actually really like that they're slightly raised. I haven't had the issue that chrisomnia1 mentioned of accidentally turning the screen on when putting it in my pocket. If they were removed, I don't know how well this case would work given how flat the buttons are. That said, I had a TPU case for my Galaxy Nexus for which I cut out the volume buttons. They were recessed relative to the rest of the case, but I had no problems using them. It's basically a question of whether you want to spend $7 to find out.
once you've used the phone a bunch, do you think you could comment on how it feels with vs without the case? I really like the way this phone feels naked, but it's also very smooth and prone to slipping... does the case help with that?
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I won't be using it much without the case, so I can't really comment on this in the long term. Although I'm cautious, I've dropped phones a few times and don't want to risk it naked. As for a quick opinion, as with all phones, it feels better without the case. I like that I can still feel the back of the phone though, as it feels much nicer than TPU cases. However, it is NOT a grippy case. I wouldn't say it's slippery, but I don't think it provides any increase in grip. If you're looking to increase the grippiness of the phone, this is not the case to do that.
thanks so much and welcome to the X-Zone! Enjoy your new phone!
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You're welcome, and I definitely am enjoying it!

The bumper cases scare me to some degree.
1. With a white Moto X - the back gets dirty quickly. Looks like a put pine tar on my phone.
2. In the first few days I went naked, I picked up several chips/scrapes in the soft plastic on the back - this after having babied it waiting for my TPU case to arrive.
Gnex or S3 without a case (covering the back) - sure thing, replacement backs are a dime a dozen. Moto X without a case - not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent.

just got my black/red one and i love it! really great because it shows off the black in the front and the white in the back (developers edition)

real zaebis !

I like the MotoX naked, but my hands are kinda big, and coming from a GNexus--this phone is pretty small. I was looking for a way to slightly increase the size, mainly the width. Does this bumper fulfill that need?

Yes. I like it. In not a fan of cases, but this gives a decent amount of protection without compromising the design.

There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well

scottshu13 said:
There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well
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I ordered one. $30 shipped. A bit pricey, but I have been needing a case, and hoping this is the case I've been waiting for.

natezire71 said:
I like the MotoX naked, but my hands are kinda big, and coming from a GNexus--this phone is pretty small. I was looking for a way to slightly increase the size, mainly the width. Does this bumper fulfill that need?
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It increases the width of the moto x by about like 0.25 in

scottshu13 said:
There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well
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Yes, I saw that and was interested in it at first glance, but, in the spirit of the topic at hand (bumper cases), it sadly isn't what I would consider to be a true bumper due to the clear back. But it's great it exists and that we have the equivalent of a Ringke Hybrid Fusion case for the X!
It's sad but it looks like the Moto G is going to be getting real bumper treatment (Motorola Grip Shells). I really hope they make some for the X too:
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumer...ls-for-Moto-G/Motorola-Shells-for-Moto-G.html

Pulled the trigger on this case... I like the Moto X naked but just want the screen raise so I can set it screen down with out scratching... ya I already have one in the dead center of the screen that I hope I can buff out. I HATE screen protectors.

webby_s said:
Pulled the trigger on this case... I like the Moto X naked but just want the screen raise so I can set it screen down with out scratching... ya I already have one in the dead center of the screen that I hope I can buff out. I HATE screen protectors.
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I think you should try some glass ones, they provide protection and you can barely tell that they're actually there.
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Just ordered a soft bumper tpu from eBay for $5. Comes with a screen protector. I'll post when I get it in 3-4 weeks lol
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I ordered the bumper from the op and I love it. I did cut off the tab on the back. Not sure what purpose it served but its gone now and looks better