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Just ordered Black Silicone Skin Case For Samsung Captivate i897. Don't think you can go wrong for 8 bucks shipped.
Will inform you all when I get it and take some pics of it and post
I bought that same case from amazon. It fits well and it does not seem to accumulate dust under it.
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I also got something similar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=767334
I got mine from at&t retail store and love it... its like Fluke Meter armor... just wipe it with a damp cloth once in a while to keep dust off of it and its good to go.
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[Rom: leaked ji6 froyo, rooted, e2 recovery kernel patch, Jupiter006, removed bloatware, enabled sideloading]
I actually have to say that this is a very nice case. Comfortable to hold and adds a very small amount of bulk to the device. So for the price I paid it's well worth it.
Hey I know this is an older post but have you guys had any complaints about call quality with the silicone cases? I'm on my second one, 2 different styles, and everybody says they hear an echo like I have them in speaker phone but I don't. If I take it off it goes away.
Yes. I got complaints about hearing echoes while on speaker when I have my case on too. It is made of TPU which is similar to silicone but a bit stiffer and more form fitting.
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On the bottom of our phone there's a little hole. I'm assuming that's the microphone? If that's the case then yeah I can see how cases would muffle sound.
Maybe drill a hole in cases where that is?
Ordered 1 silicone case, comes with a car charger on ebay.. just around $10.00 now that's a bargain
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On the bottom of our phone there's a little hole. I'm assuming that's the microphone? If that's the case then yeah I can see how cases would muffle sound.
Maybe drill a hole in cases where that is?
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The one I have has a hole that is about the side of the eraser of a pencil which is much larger than the mic hole. I never have anyone complain.
Got a Casemate tough case for my one x had one on my DHD for two years and its still going strong fits good offers two parts of protection rubber inner case then hard plastic outer case protects the camera all cutouts are fine screen protected as front lip raised will post pics later
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Who did you order it through in the UK ??
I got it from carphone warehouse my brother works there so got it cheaper than else where
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Looking good, Casemate make good products. I had their Barely There case on my DHD
Yo,
I had one of these bad boys for my Incredible S so ordered one a few days back for the One X.
I've just realised something. With this case on, you lose the connectivity of the rear docking port (little metal dots) or I presume you do anyway.
E.G you wouldn't be able to use this dock I don't think
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-cr-s650-desktop-cradle-with-speakers-for-htc-one-x-p34381.htm
Can anybody clarify?
You can't use a dock with any case, so no point having holes
As HTC whore says you cant use any case with a docking station you would just remove the case to use the dock then put it back on when going out with your phone
I have this case, so hard to take it off!
Picked one up from the Blackpool store this morning, will be taking it back for a refund tomorrow. Daren't even fit it, it's that tight a fit. If it's tight to get on I doubt I'll get it off. The phone is pretty slim and I have visions of snapping it !!
It's not hard to take off at all, I've put mine on and off a few times
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Indeed, the case isn't hard to take on and off. If anything I had to take it on and off only to line up the grooves for the speaker hole and made sure the edges weren't squished down. The case is nice but only drawback is how much lint/dust it attracts on the rubber/silicon part.
I agree only drawback is the dust etc om the rubber section but for the protection it offers I am happy
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You can't use a dock with any case, so no point having holes
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That's a very generalised statement, and you come accross pretty arrogant if I'm honest ........ If thats true why do the official HTC cases have a cut out for the Pogo port ?
Also, Mine isn't straight on the bottom edge. Is anybody elses like this?
The hard plastic part is almost wavey on the bottom, this stops the soft rubber sitting properly - Got pictures if needs be
deanfarnaby said:
That's a very generalised statement, and you come accross pretty arrogant if I'm honest ........ If thats true why do the official HTC cases have a cut out for the Pogo port ?
Also, Mine isn't straight on the bottom edge. Is anybody elses like this?
The hard plastic part is almost wavey on the bottom, this stops the soft rubber sitting properly - Got pictures if needs be
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same with mine. it isn't flush with the rubber either, kinda bothers me sometimes.
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Mine isn't straight on the bottom edge. Is anybody elses like this?
The hard plastic part is almost wavey on the bottom, this stops the soft rubber sitting properly - Got pictures if needs be
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Yeah mine is like that too, little surprised to be honest but I can live with it.
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matw01 said:
Yeah mine is like that too, little surprised to be honest but I can live with it.
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Please email [email protected] and we will be happy to replace it for you, as the case should not be warped.
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Please email [email protected] and we will be happy to replace it for you, as the case should not be warped.
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Well done Case-Mate in taking an interest in these forums. Very impressed with your customer support. Emailed you recently on a separate issue and it was sorted immediately.
It's appreciated.
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Please email [email protected] and we will be happy to replace it for you, as the case should not be warped.
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I have emailed you guys but I bought the case from Amazon so not sure where I stand there.
I have also noticed - the "Lock/Unlock" rubber on the inner case does not 100% line up with the actuall button on my phone. I would say its around 3-4mm over to the left, It still covers around half the button so it does press but it's not as responsive as it should be and I am always pressing my button on one side (Could eventually cause a problem)
I am begining to think my case may be a clone - Another thing I have notice is the hard plastic part is nowhere near as grippy as my last case mate case. It's kinda slippy.
Build quality on my last case mate case was amazing - this one is below average , at best.
I tried to get it on video - in the loo at work, sorry about that haha.
I had to use front camera and a mirror as I don't have another camera on me atm
I marked the CaseMate button A and the phone button B
It's quite hard to see but you can make it out
Anybody else's like this ?
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I have emailed you guys but I bought the case from Amazon so not sure where I stand there.
I have also noticed - the "Lock/Unlock" rubber on the inner case does not 100% line up with the actuall button on my phone. I would say its around 3-4mm over to the left, It still covers around half the button so it does press but it's not as responsive as it should be and I am always pressing my button on one side (Could eventually cause a problem)
I am begining to think my case may be a clone - Another thing I have notice is the hard plastic part is nowhere near as grippy as my last case mate case. It's kinda slippy.
Build quality on my last case mate case was amazing - this one is below average , at best.
I tried to get it on video - in the loo at work, sorry about that haha.
I had to use front camera and a mirror as I don't have another camera on me atm
I marked the CaseMate button A and the phone button B
It's quite hard to see but you can make it out
Anybody else's like this ?
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The power button on the tough case is misaligned and indeed the hard case is pretty slippery. I hope case-mate corrects these issues.
I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions?
while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..
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while it might provide a unique look to your phone, i'm not sure how much 'protection' a metal bumper will give.
once that aluminum meets concrete, it'll scratch/dent and it wont look as pretty.
I had an Element Case Vapor AR15-V when it was released for the iP4. I loved the look but it killed my reception..
I don't think/know if the S3 would fall victim to such an issue..
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The aesthetic side of it is of no importance for me. On the reception issue, it was reportedly due to the antenna being linked to a section of the metal frame the iPhones had, so no problem here regarding the S3 i pressume.
Myscha said:
After breaking the front glass of my SGSIII yesterday while wearing a silicone bumper, I'm going to buy a new glass (this one) on Amazon, but I think I need something stronger than silicone or TPU.
The thing is I'm on a REALLY tight budget, and I've found this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aluminum-Bu...VG/ref=sr_1_67?ie=UTF8&qid=1352551327&sr=8-67
Has somebody tried it before? Do the cover-buttons have a good response (is much more force needed to make them "click")? Any suggestions? Please, halp, I don't want to go through the same ordeal again
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I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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jorgerangel159 said:
I have one in blue, it works good but is lose just like that so I put pieces of tape to make it tight on the phone n also helps it not scratch the bezel .. all the buttons are accessible with no problems
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I suppose you recommend it?
Edit: I've seen these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Urban-Armor...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352595740&sr=1-3) around, and although they seem quite nice, they surpass my budget right now. Any cheaper version of sorts? I think composite could do the trick just as fine.
Does anybody know something similar to the Urban Armor Gear (cheaper and less fancy) that could be of use?
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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The sliding one I'd on there to good lol sometimes I can't even take it off and regarding that it might scratch the screen I haven't had that problem but then again I only use this case one the weekend
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mputtr said:
i've always wondered if those slide on thing in the front actually stays on properly or not... I kinda prefer to have the screw on type... i think it's kinda cool.. the only thing I worry about is I don't know if the camera lens would get scratched when i place it on the back.
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Screw on type? can you post a link to one of those so I can see what it is, please?
they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...
mputtr said:
they're all expensive.
Draco Design
Sweet Armor s3
and this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Deluxe-...724&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=280995627053&
but it doesn't cover the power and volume button...
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That link says it's 13~, but in Amazon UK all Dragon design cases I find are around 70€. Right now I've found this
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Otterbox-Co...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1352662906&sr=1-1
well. the otterbox is not a bumper as well, so that's up to you. i had the commuter for the htc DZ and while it is nice, it also doubled the size of the phone.
and yeah, i didn't say the nicer bumpers were cheap,. i said they were expensive.
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Hey everyone!
Right now I am on my third Body Glove case, which were sold by AT&T awhile back. I have three because they keep breaking, and I managed to snag some for being under warranty. However, on the one I just got, they said that they no longer will be producing or honoring warranties on these cases, as they simply won't be making them anymore. Therefore, I am in the market for a new case. I am looking for one that is relatively sturdy/thick (this one is about 1/16th of an inch, not counting the felt liner), has a rubberized plastic coating (non-slip), and that doesn't inhibit the function of the phone that much (my case right now is a little bit on the keyboard, that's fine). Really any color will do, right now I have a cobalt-blue color case, just as long as it isn't any feminine color or anything of the like. If anyone knows of anybody that makes cases like this (that you could suggest), please share them!
Thanks
Look on ebay. There's plenty on there.
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I see that there are a lot on eBay, however, a lot of them also seem like cheap import crap. While something being inexpensive isn't necessarily a bad thing, being flimsy would be. Plus, I was looking for recommendations as to cases that others use.
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I see that there are a lot on eBay, however, a lot of them also seem like cheap import crap. While something being inexpensive isn't necessarily a bad thing, being flimsy would be. Plus, I was looking for recommendations as to cases that others use.
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I use the speck sure slider case and its great. Except one thing.. The part that exposes the camera and speaker is really weak. Other than that its probably the best case for this phone.
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I was really considering that case, actually. The only really big turn off is the fact that it leaves that metal(ic?) portion with the camera and speaker exposed. I really can see all kinds of dirt and lint and such fouling up both the speaker and the camera, as well as the fact that the metal itself is exposed (scratches! yay!).
Related to that case, does the gigantic speck logo on the back bother you at all when it is being held, or affect it lying flat?
I hardly notice it really. Your not gonna find a great case like trident or otterbox for this phone so lets not be too picky lol.
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Haha, not trying to be too picky, I just am looking for a good case.
On a side note, every rubber-coated case I have gets discolored from skin oils...what do you all think is the best way to clean these kinds of cases?
This is a design I whipped up just for giggles and I'll likely be custom making one for my own device because I have access to both the equipment and ability. I just figured I'd throw up a couple screen shots from my cad software and see what public interest would be for something like this. If and when I actually make one I'll post photos.
A case like this is form fitted and made by cnc machining solid aluminum flat-bar. Needless to say, the process is not cheap and I estimate a case will require four hours of machining in a semi-production operation. This would end in a price tag starting at an estimated $200 and more if it is anodized and or customized. This is not an offer to sell or even making known an intention to sell. I'm just curious to know if this is a product that A: people want, B: people want at the needed price point.
Very cool! But too rich for me!
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I'll wait for the Chinese version of it.
j/k
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Sooooooo sick! Very interested in something like this. I'd possibly buy it.
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so how are u putting your top and bottom together? using bolts?
A good case to use is the element case sector 5. It had no signal reduction due to the plastic inserts disturbing the aluminum bumper and was perfect.
With your case, your likely to have huge signal issues, GPS and all
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That looks rough. Can't say I'm interested.
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so how are u putting your top and bottom together? using bolts?
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Stainless steel 0-80 socket head cap screws. You can see them in the front picture.
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A good case to use is the element case sector 5. It had no signal reduction due to the plastic inserts disturbing the aluminum bumper and was perfect.
With your case, your likely to have huge signal issues, GPS and all
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That's quite possible, and I won't know until I try building one. In case you didn't notice it, I did design in slots in the back of the case that line up with the plastic antenna on the back of the phone. I assume that it will work because the body of the phone itself is aluminum.
Too much going on at the sides for me! Good work!
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By the way you forgot an opening for the noise canceling mic
Assuming it is very form fitting and has holes for all the right places I would take one for sure. What kind of protection would be on the inside to prevent scratches between the case and phone?
Only criticism I have is the large amount of screws. like said earlier I'm interested. Just all those screws take away from the beauty of it and they may be irritating when holding the device. Maybe 4 screws would be nice. Don't know if that'll be able to hold it together well enough though.
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By the way you forgot an opening for the noise canceling mic
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the top and bottom rear slots are cut out and the noise canceling mic is on the upper plastic strip.
Nice design, but as mentioned, way too many secure points for screws. I'd do 6 at most.
Aside from that, I like it. No way Id pay that much for one, but if I had the tools to machine one myself I would. lol
Slap Iron Man looking armor on the back and paint it red/gold I'd pay $200 for it. Actually something I've been planning to do on CAD at work lol.
Did you see how the draco bumper handles screws? I wouldn't mind something like that.
Also since Draco's are $80 for the bumper, I'd say $120 is a fair price point.
Agree with everyone else about the screws but...
I know the case will look better once it is made. As long as those screws were flush/smooth with the case I would probably buy it if I saw it in the stores.
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You should produce your design first and see if you get decent reception with it. Other aluminum cases like that have already weakened the signal.
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That's pretty cool but I wouldn't be interested in paying that much
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Thanks for the feedback
Thanks for the feedback, I think I'll reduce the number of screws or find a way of eliminating them. I agree that it will clean up how it looks. If/When I have turn concept to reality, I'll post up some pictures!
You will destroy signal reception. The top and bottom metal strips are the antennas, not the plastic lines. You also need to make sure you don't cover up the plastic lines around the camera as they function to prevent odd NFC antenna effects.