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Just a quick review of one of the better cases that I have come across...for those who dont like TPU and soft cases were the lip around the screen would easily peel back, and dont feel like actual part of the phone...Seems to be the only option was to run with no case, or them clip on cases.
The Momax UltraThin is the best case for myself at the moment, offering all that I am after, a phone that is still slim, protects it from minor scratches...I admit, not much drop protection but then, even thicker cases dont always promise absolute protection.
Anyways, the case is well lipped, accurate and precise, the holes for the buttons are well placed and shaped, overall very easy, as if there was no case on. The camera hole is well flushed to the camera itself.
Most of all this case actually clips on very tight and firm, just the way I like it...there is no give or any gap or loose points like TPU cases or SGP Neos...its just a firm case, that makes you feel like you are holding onto a phone without any added bulk...
Plus, the paint job on it is absolutely stunning...pretty flawless, high quality product...for a fair price...Ill let the photos do the talking...
Cheers.
Nice and simple case. The price seems cool too, thanks for sharing the product, I'll have a look at it!
Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?
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Looks very nice. Where did you get it from?
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I got mine on Ebay, shipping took about 1 week to New Zealand which is as slow as things get...
Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?
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Also, is the material on the inside part of the case metal? I'm afraid it would scratch the plastic on the back of the phone if there's any rubbing.. ?
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It is plastic, very smooth so I do not think it would scratch at all unless there is sand or other small hard particles between the case and phone.
What is different from other mesh cases ?
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What is different from other mesh cases ?
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There are no mesh that allows small dusts to get between case and phone I suppose? I believe it also comes in transparent as well...
Have the same case - price and quality are perfect. I like that comparing to original phone materials this case feels like good-old soft-touch back panel. Only drawback I can find is that this case can be scratched easily - after a month of carrying my phone mainly in the pocket there appeared lots of small scratches. I bet this is due to the material of the case.
is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?
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is there any problem with voice conversation like other ebay cases ?
No gps problem ?
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I havent had any issues with calls or GPS...
Not a fan of cases that expose the top or bottom of the phone so I am still looking while my S2 is in transit.
Thanks.
Anyone getting this case for the S3?
Any other cases that perform similarly and have decent front-glass protection?
I'm curious about what kind of case I even need.
I'm getting one as soon as it becomes available. I used a commuter on my vibrant for almost two years and loved it. I think galaxy s are a bit thin and light to begin with and preferred the feel of my phone with case on. After dropping my phone about 30 times and there being zero damage I have to say I think the commuter is the is perfect balance of form and function for a phone case.
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I'm getting one as soon as it becomes available. I used a commuter on my vibrant for almost two years and loved it. I think galaxy s are a bit thin and light to begin with and preferred the feel of my phone with case on. After dropping my phone about 30 times and there being zero damage I have to say I think the commuter is the is perfect balance of form and function for a phone case.
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30 times! Man....you should get something to strap your phone to your wrist! lol
But thanks for the review, I was thinking of defender, but if commuter is good enough, then defender would probably be overkill.
Why isn't it out?! Come on you Otters! Ramp up productions!!! The whole world is waiting!!!
From what I have seen, commuter case don't come with front glass protection right ?? How will it save the screen in case of a drop then ?? I'm also looking out for good case but defender is kinda too bulky for me , also don't want to lose on protection factor...
will try that when it's available
I want to get the commuter case but I'm waiting for a local seller to have it in stock cause i live in south east asia and shipping prices are a *****.
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From what I have seen, commuter case don't come with front glass protection right ??
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LLStarks said:
Anyone getting this case for the S3?
Any other cases that perform similarly and have decent front-glass protection?
I'm curious about what kind of case I even need.
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You have 3 basic paths you can take. Flips, pouches, cases, all with some drawbacks.
Flips will cover the screen which is their major benefit. The drawbacks with them are that many find it annoying in day to day use and some while covering the screen do not otherwise provide good drop protection. The ones that do both will be bulky.
Pouches cover the entire phone and usually provide at least moderate drop protection. Downsides here are that you usually drop the phone while using it and the entire time you are doing so the phone remains unprotected. It also puts another step in between you and answering a call. This one tends to be best for people who like to use their phone naked because of the look or feel.
Cases do not cover the screen. Protection otherwise varies widely depending on the case. These have the benefit of providing whatever protection they do provide at all times without having to fuss with the flip or removing and returning to a pouch.
Realistically there is no perfect case, you must compromise in some area whether it be screen protections, drop protection, bulk, ease of use, etc. For myself when I tried a flip case I most def didn't like it. Gave the pouch that came with my N1 a go for a while and I did kinda like that one until I dropped it onto the pavement while pulling it from a pouch. Those were tough phones and it survived the drop with nothing more than a few scratches but it moved me back to getting a case again. I'm fairly big and like to bulk up modern phones as I find them easier to handle so I actually prefer a bulkier case and will probably go with another tough case. Thats me though, everybody has a different take which is why there are so many options.
i'm looking to get a commuter as my last case purchase for this phone. having a phone covered in silicone and backed by hard plating is the best protection you can get for a phone.
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i'm looking to get a commuter as my last case purchase for this phone. having a phone covered in silicone and backed by hard plating is the best protection you can get for a phone.
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Yup!
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I bought a kick stand case off eBay for my vibrant. big mistake! the case itself didn't cover the front and the plastic was gimmick. my phone was completely blowed in the front and the amoled (not glass) cracked. not repeating the same mistake and definitely buying a silicone and hard plastic case that actually cover the front like otter box
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I bought a kick stand case off eBay for my vibrant. big mistake! the case itself didn't cover the front and the plastic was gimmick. my phone was completely blowed in the front and the amoled (not glass) cracked. not repeating the same mistake and definitely buying a silicone and hard plastic case that actually cover the front like otter box
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The Otterbox for this phone will not cover the whole front, just a FYI
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The Otterbox for this phone will not cover the whole front, just a FYI
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Not even the defender?
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Not even the defender?
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otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Defender-Series/SAM2-GALAXY-S3,default,pd.html
"Built-in screen protector prevents scratches while retaining the touch sensitivity of the screen."
So I guess there is some kind of protection for the front side, but it cannot be too thick as it has to retain the ability to use the touchscreen. I guess if you drop it to any sharper object which reaches over the few-millimeter outer casing, your screen will shatter like any other. The third picture at their site shows the screen protector.
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Forgot about the defender....its got a built in protector as listed above.
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The Otterbox for this phone will not cover the whole front, just a FYI
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yea I know that what I'm looking for is something made out of silicone that raises the screen up to avoid direct contact with a phone. I don't want a flip case as it would get it my way while typing
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Well the added protection to your screen is basically provided by the soft silicone. It is a damper and it will absorb most of the energy from the drop before it ever gets to the phone itself. Unless you get the screen directly hitting a corner or a stone you will be fine probably. I have a commuter in my SGS II and it is great, I've had it for a year almost and I've dropped my phone maybe a couple of times and there is not a single scratch/broken screen. The defender is way too much and it will add a lot of bulk to the phone.
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yea I know that what I'm looking for is something made out of silicone that raises the screen up to avoid direct contact with a phone. I don't want a flip case as it would get it my way while typing
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I got u....the TPU case is like that, as is the commuter....but the protection offered by the otterbox is second to none
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I got u....the TPU case is like that, as is the commuter....but the protection offered by the otterbox is second to none
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yea coming from the first sgs I seriously miss the charging port door but looks like otterbox got what I needed
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yea coming from the first sgs I seriously miss the charging port door but looks like otterbox got what I needed
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That's one of the things I like about the Otterbox too, none of the ports are exposed unless they're in use. Would be nice if they could find a way to somehow put these things on a diet w/o sacrificing protection but I guess it's a very small price to pay ensure the safety of your $600 device that contains information that is priceless
I don't know why everyone here is TPU, Seidio, etc case fans...they actually cause more scratches!!
Why is this? Dirt and grime get in between the case and phone and everytime you hold your phone, it presses on the dirt/grime into the phone causes many microscratches.....
So why even put a case on? If you're going to get scratches on it, might as well leave the sides and back uncovered, right?
I understand that they are better at absorbring impacts, but it's going to do nothing to prevent micro scratches from happening
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I don't know why everyone here is TPU, Seidio, etc case fans...they actually cause more scratches!!
Why is this? Dirt and grime get in between the case and phone and everytime you hold your phone, it presses on the dirt/grime into the phone causes many microscratches.....
So why even put a case on? If you're going to get scratches on it, might as well leave the sides and back uncovered, right?
I understand that they are better at absorbring impacts, but it's going to do nothing to prevent micro scratches from happening
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Before putting the case on make sure that there is no dirt or anything on the phone or the case and this isn't an issue. Also, I take my case off to charge it so I make sure its clean every day.
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Before putting the case on make sure that there is no dirt or anything on the phone or the case and this isn't an issue. Also, I take my case off to charge it so I make sure its clean every day.
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even if it is clean before you put the case on, dirt and grime still gets in there from pockets, etc...
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even if it is clean before you put the case on, dirt and grime still gets in there from pockets, etc...
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Ok, as I said I take the case off daily and there is no "dirt or grime" on the phone or case at all. Don't know where you are using your phone the dump or something? Anyway its your choice but I think having more screen protection for dropping the phone is more important than some "micro scratches" that may or may not even get on the phone. Also you will get the same effect just putting it in your pocket or on the desk with no case so I don't see your argument.
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Ok, as I said I take the case off daily and there is no "dirt or grime" on the phone or case at all. Don't know where you are using your phone the dump or something? Anyway its your choice but I think having more screen protection for dropping the phone is more important than some "micro scratches" that may or may not even get on the phone.
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sliding seidio cases on and off can also cause scratches....hapened with my OG evo
and no i dont take it to the dump...I just stick it in random pockets usually.
Screen protectors are also pointless....I haven't scratched any of my last 4 smartphones every since gorilla glass came out
In fact, when I did have a screen protector on my evo, it got so scratched, it ruined the functionality
I find it funny when people point out scratches on their screen protector and act like that scratch still would have been there without it....those screen protectors are soft compared to glass...and glass is 6.5 on the MOHS scale while metal is around 5.5
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Before putting the case on make sure that there is no dirt or anything on the phone or the case and this isn't an issue. Also, I take my case off to charge it so I make sure its clean every day.
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Do you have the problem with the charger not fitting in properly when the case is on? I discivered that last night and its pretty annoying. Even the OEM charger that came with the phone doesnt fit.
i always buy a screen saver that comes with the back piece and put that on before i put a case on
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Do you have the problem with the charger not fitting in properly when the case is on? I discivered that last night and its pretty annoying. Even the OEM charger that came with the phone doesnt fit.
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the tpu diztronic case's holes aren't cut out properly
i dont know why everyone raves about diztronic...i think they suck in my opinion...they dont properly cut out the holes and it causes issues
There was an issue with the sgsII case too, where it was very hard to even press on the volume rocker
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Do you have the problem with the charger not fitting in properly when the case is on? I discivered that last night and its pretty annoying. Even the OEM charger that came with the phone doesnt fit.
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I think the charger fits with my case but I take it off just to allow more ventilation as the battery pack can get warmer when charging. I also had an issue on my old phone where the case would dye into the backing on the phone but that wouldn't really be an issue with this phone since I have the blue model not the white one.
This thread is funny IMO
Cases are great for their intended use, and I've never had a single scratch result from using one.
Have no clue why the OP seems so emotional about it..
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This thread is funny IMO
Cases are great for their intended use, and I've never had a single scratch result from using one.
Have no clue why the OP seems so emotional about it..
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I find that hard to believe especially when apple bumpers are WELL-KNOWN to cause scratches on the metal edges of the phone....if it can scratch metal, it will scratch plastic
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I find that hard to believe especially when apple bumpers are WELL-KNOWN to cause scratches on the metal edges of the phone....if it can scratch metal, it will scratch plastic
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Bumpergate part 2! You should tell your mac friends to sue.
At eyecon82: have you had any experience with Otter Boxes? I had that on my S1 and GNex with no issues at all but found them too bulky. I put my phone now, my S3 in my pocket every day. I bought the Samsung Flipcover for mine (blue) with the express reason to "cover" the screen while it roams around my pocket and even then there's dust and stuff on it. No scratches mind you.
I'm of the opinion that protection is a must for people and if it's more important than scratches, then that be it. For others, like me, I want my device safe and sound, scratch free and not broken from any falls.
Bottom line, if I get too nerveous with this Flipcover on, then I'll buy a better cover to protect my phone from falls. I'll get the one with the best reviews, whatever that is. Cheap is not the answer (it's nice if possible not not required), I don't mind paying.
With these high-end phones they need PROTECTION. I don't care if you never dropped your phone or broke a phone, accidents will happen. This happened to me on my previous phone and I learned my lesson for it.
Currently have a Clear Belkin TPU case and Zagg Invisible Shield HD. Awaiting my Otterbox Defender for this bad boy.
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With these high-end phones they need PROTECTION. I don't care if you never dropped your phone or broke a phone, accidents will happen. This happened to me on my previous phone and I learned my lesson for it.
Currently have a Clear Belkin TPU case and Zagg Invisible Shield HD. Awaiting my Otterbox Defender for this bad boy.
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I disagree....if you are careful with your phone, you should be ok
I'm not going to spend another $30 to make my phone twice as thick and fat...esp with sexy slim devices
The way I figure, I saved at least $150 from not buying cases, screen protectors, etc in the last 4 years. Plus I saved $10 a month for the last 4 years from insurance..so that is $480, plus the $100 or so deductible
this totals out to a possible $730 in savings...much more than I need to buy a brand new SGSIII for $550 in case i break mine....
I rather take all that money and put it in a CD or mutual fund and you'll come out on top eventually
Anyways, here are some examples of a case using seidio active X case....it did more harm than good!!
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7062/img2058vw.jpg
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i would make a point not to drop my phone in beach sand.
I clean my cases weekely and remove the battery cover and blown out with compressed air. If you value your device, I would reccomend the same. WEEKLY.
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i would make a point not to drop my phone in beach sand.
I clean my cases weekely and remove the battery cover and blown out with compressed air. If you value your device, I would reccomend the same. WEEKLY.
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that is not how grime gets in beteen...I have never been to a beach...i dont like it and I already have enough of a tan
However, even cleaning it weekly won't prevent the "sandpaper" effect...what if you clean it on monday..then get junk in it on tuesday? that is 6 days worth of sandpaper like friction going on...not worth it in my opinion
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I disagree....if you are careful with your phone, you should be ok
I'm not going to spend another $30 to make my phone twice as thick and fat...esp with sexy slim devices
The way I figure, I saved at least $150 from not buying cases, screen protectors, etc in the last 4 years. Plus I saved $10 a month for the last 4 years from insurance..so that is $480, plus the $100 or so deductible
this totals out to a possible $730 in savings...much more than I need to buy a brand new SGSIII for $550 in case i break mine....
I rather take all that money and put it in a CD or mutual fund and you'll come out on top eventually
Anyways, here are some examples of a case using seidio active X case....it did more harm than good!!
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Well, I just have a simple tpu case from best buy that came in a 2-pack for $25. There is no way it has the ability to do anything close to the phone even if you cut up the case and intentionally tried to scratch the phone.
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I don't know why everyone here is TPU, Seidio, etc case fans...they actually cause more scratches!!
Why is this? Dirt and grime get in between the case and phone and everytime you hold your phone, it presses on the dirt/grime into the phone causes many microscratches.....
So why even put a case on? If you're going to get scratches on it, might as well leave the sides and back uncovered, right?
I understand that they are better at absorbring impacts, but it's going to do nothing to prevent micro scratches from happening
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Because I don't give a crap about scratches to the body of the phone. That's why. My primary concerns are keeping the screen from being scratched when laid face-down on a surface, and to help a bit with shock when dropped.
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Well, I just have a simple tpu case from best buy that came in a 2-pack for $25. There is no way it has the ability to do anything close to the phone even if you cut up the case and intentionally tried to scratch the phone.
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I think you missed the whole point of the OP.....it is not the case itself that scratches the phone...it is the grime and dirt that gets in between the case and phone that causes the scratches
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Because I don't give a crap about scratches to the body of the phone. That's why. My primary concerns are keeping the screen from being scratched when laid face-down on a surface, and to help a bit with shock when dropped.
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I can understand that! That is def a plus!
but instead of a TPU case, you might as well get a "bumper" type of case...there is no reason to protect the back of the phone since it can be easily replaced for $10
unlike most people i prefer soft silicone cases. it makes the phone stick to damn near any surface and that is important for me. i would LOVE to find a case that integrates the silicone into the back battery cover (replaces the cover) and also follows the shape of the phone to the sides (bumpers). i have seen some "hybrid" cases that are metal/plastic on the back with silicone bumpers but they are cases and not battery cover replacements.
anyone understand what im shooting for? its not so much protection from being dropped but more the ability for the phone to "not slip" on various surfaces.
i would also entertain a combination of soft silicone bumpers and a different battery cover as long as the silicone bumper is raised off the back and front enough to provide grip/protection.
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unlike most people i prefer soft silicone cases. it makes the phone stick to damn near any surface and that is important for me. i would LOVE to find a case that integrates the silicone into the back battery cover (replaces the cover) and also follows the shape of the phone to the sides (bumpers). i have seen some "hybrid" cases that are metal/plastic on the back with silicone bumpers but they are cases and not battery cover replacements.
anyone understand what im shooting for? its not so much protection from being dropped but more the ability for the phone to "not slip" on various surfaces.
i would also entertain a combination of soft silicone bumpers and a different battery cover as long as the silicone bumper is raised off the back and front enough to provide grip/protection.
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Not sure how you would make a battery cover out of silicone. Probably wouldnt stay on the phone to well lol...
could have plastic attachment points, but i just dont want a super thick silicone case.
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could have plastic attachment points, but i just dont want a super thick silicone case.
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Out of the like 50 phones I've had I've never seen a case like that... If you do manage to find one please share!! Would be a cool accessories for sure
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Personally I have a "carbon" skin on the back plate, and an aluminum bumper, but I had looked into getting a silicone one. The sticker on the back A) looks cooler B) gets rid of the stupid Tmobile branding, and C) does make it a littler easier to grip in hand, but I doubt it adds much grip to other surfaces.
I would think it pretty unlikely that there will be what you are looking for unless you were to make one/have one made. You might be able to find some sort of stick on product to attach to the battery cover though. I am thinking you could maybe take one of those pads designed to put on your dashboard to make things stick to the pad, and instead apply it directly to your phone. Might be pretty thick though, but that would also give you some protection. Then you could get a silicone bumper on ebay for a few bucks and have something similar to what you are looking for.
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unlike most people i prefer soft silicone cases. it makes the phone stick to damn near any surface and that is important for me. i would LOVE to find a case that integrates the silicone into the back battery cover (replaces the cover) and also follows the shape of the phone to the sides (bumpers). i have seen some "hybrid" cases that are metal/plastic on the back with silicone bumpers but they are cases and not battery cover replacements.
anyone understand what im shooting for? its not so much protection from being dropped but more the ability for the phone to "not slip" on various surfaces.
i would also entertain a combination of soft silicone bumpers and a different battery cover as long as the silicone bumper is raised off the back and front enough to provide grip/protection.
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So, you basically want the opposite setup of an Otterbox? Soft silicone on the back?
This crazy query netted me a ton of results. Note 2 silicone case.
This isn't exactly what you are looking for, as you need the harder case to snap into the battery compartment, but it might be a start?
http://www.wirelessemporium.com/p-145863-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-silicone-case-white-.asp
I would hate to have to put your phone into any sort of pocket, lol!
Not sure if you'll ever find once since the NFC chip is integrated into the battery door which means whoever makes a replacement will have to include a NFC chip (which I don't see as very likely)
Oh, good point, didn't think of that.
double sided tape on the back of your choice of cases.
i have already ordered a simple silicone case with screen covers for the day to day until i find what im looking for.
also i found this last night after making this post
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Silico...1?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43b5c04917#shId
say delivery time is a month or so LOL but its only a few $ and looks like it has silicone edges front and back. i figure this will work great with a dark blue brushed aluminum back cover that seems to get so much love/hate on this forum.
There are a ton of bumpers. That's not the hard part. What you wont find is a silicone backplate, for the reasons listed above.
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Not sure if you'll ever find once since the NFC chip is integrated into the battery door which means whoever makes a replacement will have to include a NFC chip (which I don't see as very likely)
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You actually don't have to have the NFC chip on the battery door. There's a ton of replacement back doors on eBay for the Note II that explicitly state no NFC in their description so it's not a requirement per say as long as the person buying it knows and is fine with not having NFC.
Personally, I went and bought one of those battery door replacements with built in flip cover for the front on eBay and made sure to buy one that did have the NFC chip. I doubt I'll ever use it but just in case.
When I looked though there was a ton that said no NFC.
yea, i really dont care about nfc... why not have a plastic battery cover with a rubbery/silicone back coating? does not have to be thick like a case, just enough to keep everything from sliding around... sounds simple enough.
If you don't mind modifying your backplate and really just want to ensure that it does not slide around as much, you might try applying a few thin layers of this - http://www.homedepot.com/buy/perfor...ubber-coating-spray-11203-6.html#.UKvGrod9JjY
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Not sure if you'll ever find once since the NFC chip is integrated into the battery door which means whoever makes a replacement will have to include a NFC chip (which I don't see as very likely)
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The "CHIP" isn't in the battery door, the antenna plate is which is a lot easier to duplicate than the electronics.
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The "CHIP" isn't in the battery door, the antenna plate is which is a lot easier to duplicate than the electronics.
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It's also stuck on there. With enough patience and motivation it could be removed and attached to a new backplate. Might ruin the original, but that's replaceable.
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The "CHIP" isn't in the battery door, the antenna plate is which is a lot easier to duplicate than the electronics.
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True, but my point still stands, meaning most manufacturers won't want to tackle that problem. And yes, if you don't care about NFC then this doesn't really matter.
possible?
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It's also stuck on there. With enough patience and motivation it could be removed and attached to a new backplate. Might ruin the original, but that's replaceable.
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Is this really possible for note 2? Can you explain how it can be done please??? i would love you forever
About the Plasti-Dip: I tried applying it to a Nexus S a while ago, and it peeled off very quickly, starting at the edges.
Anyone looking for a case to protect their note shoiuld try the otterbox defender... it really is worth the price and isnt as bulky as some are made to believe
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Bought this case new from ebay knowing about its few problems being reported like the proximity sensor, call problems, and audio issues, but still preferred this over the lifeproof simply for its protection. When i first received it, my initial reaction was "wow, its here, and its HUGE!" But i carefully disassembled it and clean it out just in case, water tested it (passed), dried it off, and finally put my phone in its new suit of armor. It really made the phone huge, and i mean huge, but i honestly dont mind the added bulk because of its substantial protection and it still feels very comfy in hand and doesnt hinder the phones functionality at all. Speaker for music also plays very loudly and crystal clear unlike other reviewers have stated. I think its a great case to buy and kind of essential if you have a very physically active life. Now to the cons (although their aren't many): Unlike many other reviewers of the white version have stated, i dont have call proximity issues, only thing that happens related to proximity is when i turn the phone over to face down while playing music, it pauses, but thats expected because i had that motion option enabled. Next, phone calls work fine and i hear people just fine, but the caller on the other end may have a problem hearing you sometimes. But it rarely happens and most times they can hear you. Easy fixes are bluetooth and earphones. Lastly, the home button definitely requires more pressure to press and the menu/back "buttons" are a little harder to get to but you'll get used to it. Thats the only thing "wrong" with this case honestly and its still excellent to have. I would highly recommend it. If you dont mind a little bulk, get it. Again, great great case :good:
I have a brand new one in original packaging from otterbox if anyone wants, contact me through dm or 6785162209
Personally speaking, at that kind of bulk, I'd rather shove in a 7200mAh Anker. Protection is nice and all but severely handicaps the phone IMO. If you like bulk, might as well triple your battery life.
Furthermore, if it does get scratched/cracked/broken, it's fairly easy to replace (for most members here). For example, you can swap the camera lens for a few bucks if it does get scratched.
I've had my GS3 for almost two years now. Been completely nude the whole time. No screen protector, nothing. There are many surface scratches on the screen which you can only see if you look at it while the screen is off under a super, super bright light. Doesn't affect the image quality at all. Outside frame (the gray part) is a little cracked in few places. Not a big deal.
Runs flawless on CM 10.2.1. Undervolted almost 100mV across the board.
I used to be OCD, but decided to save my health instead.
Aftcomet said:
Personally speaking, at that kind of bulk, I'd rather shove in a 7200mAh Anker. Protection is nice and all but severely handicaps the phone IMO. If you like bulk, might as well triple your battery life.
Furthermore, if it does get scratched/cracked/broken, it's fairly easy to replace (for most members here). For example, you can swap the camera lens for a few bucks if it does get scratched.
I've had my GS3 for almost two years now. Been completely nude the whole time. No screen protector, nothing.
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I myself looked for waterproof. I too believe as you do and went naked on previous phones. But now with a toddler and my part time job in swimming pool service, waterproof was the selling point.
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I personally liked the armor series for my S3. I only stopped using mine due to needing to put my phone in my pocket and the armor didn't quite fit the bill. I use my lifeproof nud for daily use at work but when out playing around or working at the house I still use my armor series. And you definitely can't beat the otterbox warranty.
bogdaryl said:
I personally liked the armor series for my S3. I only stopped using mine due to needing to put my phone in my pocket and the armor didn't quite fit the bill. I use my lifeproof nud for daily use at work but when out playing around or working at the house I still use my armor series. And you definitely can't beat the otterbox warranty.
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The only thing that makes me take mines off from time to time are the back and menu buttons but once i have it on it rarely comes off. And yea otterbox has great customer service imo. I love my case
aybarrap1 said:
I myself looked for waterproof. I too believe as you do and went naked on previous phones. But now with a toddler and my part time job in swimming pool service, waterproof was the selling point.
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Fair enough. I suppose we don't always have ideal circumstances to our liking.
NexusS4gFreak said:
The only thing that makes me take mines off from time to time are the back and menu buttons but once i have it on it rarely comes off. And yea otterbox has great customer service imo. I love my case
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Aftcomet said:
Fair enough. I suppose we don't always have ideal circumstances to our liking.
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LOL...I love my phone being slim and I can live with scratches. But after a few near misses with my toddler son and getting soaked a couple of times on the job, I decided I would have to give in. Bring without my phone even for a day would screw up my schedule. Amazing how much I depend on it.
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I've also bought this case and it turned out to be just what I was looking for. Before I've had Griffin survivor which would be good enough for me except two things, it was not that easy to remove (I prefer naked S3 while not in a hostile environment) and it scratched my S3. After the latter happened I've immediately sold it.
But the reason to post is for everyone with menu/back/home buttons problem. After a proper inspection I've found out that the back cover of the case doesn't give enough support for installed phone. If the phone is fully pushed into the case there is approximately 1.5mm gap between the phone and the back cover. So after first push on menu/back/home button even if the phone is inserted all the way in to the case, the phone backs up a little and that gap moves from the back to the front. In order to solve this problem I've ordered 1.5mm thick silicone sponge to fill the gap between the phone and the back cover. One thing that bothers me about this is that waterproofness of the case might be broken if 1.5mm thick sponge is too much and even bigger problem is how test waterproofness as I don't want to sacrifice my phone. I'll report any pros or cons about my modification. If it solves this problem I'll post some pictures of modification.
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
D00ky said:
I've also bought this case and it turned out to be just what I was looking for. Before I've had Griffin survivor which would be good enough for me except two things, it was not that easy to remove (I prefer naked S3 while not in a hostile environment) and it scratched my S3. After the latter happened I've immediately sold it.
But the reason to post is for everyone with menu/back/home buttons problem. After a proper inspection I've found out that the back cover of the case doesn't give enough support for installed phone. If the phone is fully pushed into the case there is approximately 1.5mm gap between the phone and the back cover. So after first push on menu/back/home button even if the phone is inserted all the way in to the case, the phone backs up a little and that gap moves from the back to the front. In order to solve this problem I've ordered 1.5mm thick silicone sponge to fill the gap between the phone and the back cover. One thing that bothers me about this is that waterproofness of the case might be broken if 1.5mm thick sponge is too much and even bigger problem is how test waterproofness as I don't want to sacrifice my phone. I'll report any pros or cons about my modification. If it solves this problem I'll post some pictures of modification.
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I tested its waterproof function without phone first and then finally just did it repeatedly with the phone and it hasnt failed me yet, hopefully never. And also ive noticed this gap, i wouldnt recommend filling it because it may compromise as u stated
monnaliza said:
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
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For everyday protection sure it may be good, but when it comes to 10ft drop, water, being hit, stomped on, and numerous other things, the armor case is the best.
monnaliza said:
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
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As I've said if not in hostile environment in my case this is mostly dusty air and greasy surfaces, I prefer my S3 naked. So Otterbox Armor is needed.
NexusS4gFreak said:
I tested its waterproof function without phone first and then finally just did it repeatedly with the phone and it hasnt failed me yet, hopefully never. And also ive noticed this gap, i wouldnt recommend filling it because it may compromise as u stated
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I tried with 1.5 mm foam and it was just a little too much. Now I am waiting for 1mm which I think it should work. As I've already said, in my case waterproofness is not really needed but I wouldn't like to brake it. Will report again.
D00ky said:
As I've said if not in hostile environment in my case this is mostly dusty air and greasy surfaces, I prefer my S3 naked. So Otterbox Armor is needed.
I tried with 1.5 mm foam and it was just a little too much. Now I am waiting for 1mm which I think it should work. As I've already said, in my case waterproofness is not really needed but I wouldn't like to brake it. Will report again.
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I finally got 2mm foam as 1mm is hard to get. 2mm foam goes into gaps between ribs on the rubber on the back cover of the case. So this just might do the trick as the case closes ok.
The for the review, I have an Otterbox Defender and love it to death, but I've been thinking of buying one of these.
i have the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 and it is great!
Just got my new otterbox armor today!! Love it so far! Any way to tell if it's legit and not a fake? Lol... Paranoid I guess?
DMF1977 said:
Just got my new otterbox armor today!! Love it so far! Any way to tell if it's legit and not a fake? Lol... Paranoid I guess?
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Not sure but I think that there's no fakes around. Enjoy it.
D00ky said:
Not sure but I think that there's no fakes around. Enjoy it.
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Thanks!! But I'm sure there are plenty of fakes around...