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So rather than sift through a bagillion threads I figured I'd just ask outright. Are there any cases of decent protection level that aren't like sticky? I'm basically looking for a nice case that doesn't have silicone on the outside at all. I've had an otterbox commuter and the case mate tough case and while I love the way they feel, they are too hard to get out of my pocket, and once they do come out they are covered in dust and lint. I really love my case mate tough case but even though most of the silicone is covered by the abs plastic, it still gets a pretty good hold on the insides of my pockets. Any reccomendations would be highly appreciated.
The innocase II is a soft-touch surface, kinda like the back of the evo stock. Pretty easy to get out of the pocket without any lint, and should offer a similar level of protection to the casemate, not sure about the commuter.
You might want to check out the Ballistic HC case. It has a silicone outer cover, but you can use the case with or without it. If you just use the inner case, the outside of that is a harder type of rubber that's not sticky at all. The inner case by itself has about the same protection as an Otterbox or other rugged cases. If you add the outer silicone layer, it has far more protection than any other case out there.
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+1 for the ballistic, but it is pretty bulky compared to the casemate and the commuter which you're using right now
Ok cool thanks guys. I knew the Ballistic had the silicone but I had no idea you didnt have to use it.
Alright, I see the Ballistic, Trident, and Reiko. The Seidio and Incipio don't seem very protective to me. I like the Trident and Reiko most for the dust covers, but does anyone know if the Reiko has a built in screen protector on the plastic inner shell? Is there any other rugged cases I should know about? Thanks!
Also, the title should really be "Most protective rugged case," sorry guys and gals.
I am pretty sure that the trident is the biggest case.
I got myself a ballistic knock-off and I am not sure if the real thing is better but if it isn't the trident is larger by a wide margin. The trident also doesn't come with a built in screen protector, but instead a separate static cling but I'm sure you know that from the youtube reviews.
As for the Reiko.. I don't have it but from the videos and whatnot, seems like a comparable case. I like how the hard shell is encased by the softer shock absorbing rubber. Don't think it has a built in screen protector because they sell static cling films on their own web site, and I see them being paired with some on ebay listings.
johnnycsx said:
Alright, I see the Ballistic, Trident, and Reiko. The Seidio and Incipio don't seem very protective to me. I like the Trident and Reiko most for the dust covers, but does anyone know if the Reiko has a built in screen protector on the plastic inner shell? Is there any other rugged cases I should know about? Thanks!
Also, the title should really be "Most protective rugged case," sorry guys and gals.
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There's no built-in screen protector on the Reiko, just a silicone and plastic combo case.
Hey Guys, just a quick question.
You know how their those aluminium bumper and then there's this sgp ones. Well I was just wondering if someone can answer these questions for me.
1. Say for instance i dropped my s3 and it happened to land on its screen would the bumper ( sgp and Metal) prevent the phone from cracking, better than the standard jelly case on ebay?
2. Which bumper would prevent the crack more. the metal or the sqp?
3. is it worth getting a metal bumper or a sqp one?
4. What is the deference between a jelly case, metal bumper and sqp bumper.
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METAL BUMPER http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum...&var&hash=item565071e19e&_uhb=1#ht_983wt_1190
JELLY CASE THING http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s3/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-modello-series.html
BUMPER http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
not sure about the other 2, but the metal bumper won't help much. it doesn't even lift the camera lens off the surface.
it also has little to no padding, if you can call a few strips of tape around the inside as paddings...
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A lot of people cite no padding as the reason to not have metal bumpers. But, these bumpers do, in fact, protect your phone. The real value in having a solid metal bumper is to distribute the force of impact over a wider surface area, therefore lessening the likelihood of damage.
So yes, metal bumpers do protect.
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yeah so the metal bumper would be more ideal? Just thinking if its metal wouldn't create more of a shock than the sqp cause it is metal?
It's hard to say what bumper can absorb greater impact without a controlled lab test.
Keep in mind our phones do not have any moving parts, so the only real impact you have to worry about is the point at which the material breaks or the joined parts separate.
Personally, I think the difference in protection is negligible, and would worry more about the reception problems associated with metal bumpers.
I guess you would wrap a Ferrari with a case too
i'll only buy a metal case ONLY IF the inside is rubberized to absorb the shock when it falls.
tom.revelly46 said:
Hey Guys, just a quick question.
You know how their those aluminium bumper and then there's this sgp ones. Well I was just wondering if someone can answer these questions for me.
1. Say for instance i dropped my s3 and it happened to land on its screen would the bumper ( sgp and Metal) prevent the phone from cracking, better than the standard jelly case on ebay?
2. Which bumper would prevent the crack more. the metal or the sqp?
3. is it worth getting a metal bumper or a sqp one?
4. What is the deference between a jelly case, metal bumper and sqp bumper.
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METAL BUMPER http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum...&var&hash=item565071e19e&_uhb=1#ht_983wt_1190
JELLY CASE THING http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s3/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-modello-series.html
BUMPER http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
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1. If you drop it on the screen and there is something there, there isn't anything that will prevent it from cracking better than anything.
2. None.
3. SGP does not effect reception. Aluminum bumpers do.
4. /thread.
MisterTedster said:
A lot of people cite no padding as the reason to not have metal bumpers. But, these bumpers do, in fact, protect your phone. The real value in having a solid metal bumper is to distribute the force of impact over a wider surface area, therefore lessening the likelihood of damage.
So yes, metal bumpers do protect.
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I'm not sure there's a whole lot of impact dissipation when it comes to a solid material, though. Pretty sure that's the main reason why cases like the Otterbox and such still use a soft silicon layer, aside from in-hand comfort. ESPECIALLY when just about every metal bumper i've seen has almost nothing separating the phone itself from the metal bumper aside from what looks like slightly thicker than average tape.
I have that exact same bumper as linked in the OP from ebay and I can tell you straight up that it has a few bits of tape and the back part of the bumper doesn't even lift the camera lens off the surface. The power and volume buttons are stupidly hard to press (you can only press them from the back) and the headphone port is narrow enough to the point that you would need a real skinny aux cable.
I don't think it even comes close to protecting anything. it looks kinda unique but that's about as far as it goes.
those little tapes are there so that the metal doesn't scratch the phone's edges, that's it.
I've dropped my phone several times with my metal bumper from 2 foot up to about 4 foot and it's survived every time. I did take my bumper off for a while and accidentally dropped it from about 2 foot and the screen broke lol.
The only issue with the metal bumper is the loss of reception. I get about 10% less reception than when I have no bumper on. I do get GPS perfectly fine, same with wifi and NFC(obviously as the case only covers the sides not the back).
tom.revelly46 said:
Hey Guys, just a quick question.
You know how their those aluminium bumper and then there's this sgp ones. Well I was just wondering if someone can answer these questions for me.
1. Say for instance i dropped my s3 and it happened to land on its screen would the bumper ( sgp and Metal) prevent the phone from cracking, better than the standard jelly case on ebay?
2. Which bumper would prevent the crack more. the metal or the sqp?
3. is it worth getting a metal bumper or a sqp one?
4. What is the deference between a jelly case, metal bumper and sqp bumper.
**********LINKS**********
METAL BUMPER http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Aluminum...&var&hash=item565071e19e&_uhb=1#ht_983wt_1190
JELLY CASE THING http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s3/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-modello-series.html
BUMPER http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-bumper-lumi-series.html
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why is this thread named "*****Best Bumper*****" and then for metal bumper, a lesser version is listed? if you want the best, you gotta raise that price, and go DRACO. (unless you want to name this *****SOME Bumpers For people that don't want to spend much*****)
Anyone currently using this armour type case? Reviews?
On Amazon:
i-Blason Armorbox for Google Nexus 5 by LG Dual Layer Hybrid Full-body Protective Case with Front Cover and Built-in Screen Protector and Impact Resistant Bumpers (Black)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FUPVHLG/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
That's a lot of case for the price, I would have definitely bought one if I didn't already have a Spigen Slim Armor
OK, I've ordered one and I will report back.
Don't like built-in screen protectors... take away from quality immensely. On my last Otterbox Defender, I punched it out and cleaned the goop off. Only way I would use this case is if the same would be possible. I like the color accenting with it, but it is a large case... probably way more than I would need.
Hello there. Currently I'm looking for a case for s10+, what would you guys recommend to me? I'd like from case to be just safe, already thought about Spigen Liquid Air, but I'm kinda afraid, it wouldn't be that safe. The second requirement is that caseshould be work with dome glass.
Look here,....
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/accessories/samsung-galaxy-s10-plus-t3905296
I like my Otterbox Symmetry. It's nice and grippy and feels good in your hand. I don't know about dome glass. Drop protection is above average but realistically with these bezel-less phones you don't get a high degree of drop protection unless you buy something like an Urban Armour case which makes your phone incredibly uncomfortable to hold.
Imo mous case. Its one of the best in terms of drop protection.
D3O GEAR4....
Ringke Case, I Think is the best for Samsung Galaxy S10+
Crashguard bumper by rhinoshield. Keeps the sexy intact.
I'm using a Spigen Tough Armor, not too bulky and provides great protection.