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thinnest case

i am looking for the thinnest case for my 4g touch. all i really want is a case that gives me a little more grip so the thinner the better. i have a tpu flexible case
(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MGUTW6/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details) and it just isn't thin enough for me.

Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this one and have had it for quite q while now. it is thin but it has scratched the tar out of my phone on the side...if you use this, just do your best not to take it off on on too much.

Try the case-mate barely there
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-II-Epic-Touch-4G-Barely-There-Cases.asp
or the incipio feather.
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Ga...-Touch-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I have the case mate and like it better than the incipio. Case mate covers the corners of the bezel where the incipio does not.

After using my protective case & holding it in my hand for awhile & noticing how its actually held. I've garnered the assumption that all that's really needed is a outside protective ring, if minimalism is what you're after.
The only thing I could find was one for the iPhone. Something like this would be good for the E4GT if you ask me:
They call this the Bumpy (bumper) case -
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Actually I did find one for the E4GT on alibaba, but nothing from sellers in the U.S.

flight01 said:
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I also suggest the sprint case. If you buy it from sprint, expect to get reamed. I got mine there for 35 bucks, but it's on amazon for 15: http://www.amazon.com/Impact-Resist..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1326180224&sr=1-3
Thing is a beast for the size. I dropped my phone the other day and just about burst into tears, but this thing totally saved it. The kickstand is also an added bonus. you'd be surprised how often you use it.

colorado_al said:
Try the case-mate barely there
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This^^^^
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I have the same case as in the Op and i don't think you are going to find a thinner case. pretty much as thin as they come.

always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0

billykent1972 said:
always go ebay...... http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Bumper+D710&_sacat=0
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Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.

EL TEJANO said:
Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.

EL TEJANO said:
Not too sure if you were replying to my bumper case comment, if so I just want to point out that the ones you have linked, while similar do not have an open back.
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Possible to cut the back out with an x-acto knife.
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I have one of these "hybrid" cases and use it everyday because of the hard back (to protect that thin battery cover). Don't think cutting the back out would work simply because the structure of the case is built around the rigid back, but I suppose one could try it (they are inexpensive). The bumper is also pretty thick so it adds to the quite a bit to the girth.
FYI Have the "barely there" for going out, but don't feel it protects enough for everyday use.

flight01 said:
Have you tried the sprint one? I know its a little expensive but it has a weave design that adds allot of grip and its pretty thin. Also as a bonus it has a kickstand
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I have this case. I hate thick cases and cases in general. In fact, I've been caseless for months with only one small little scuff mark on the bottom left. However, I decided to put the case back on but with two small modifications. I hate how the case runs a thin piece of plastic over the top of the volume and power buttons. I cut them off and it's MUCH BETTER. Now I can confidently recommend this case.
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I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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(and yes, taken with my Epic Touch 4G!)

This is the case I bought. I used the bulky rubber cases with the protective glass covers for a long time, but with SII, I decided to go slimmer. I don't have anything on the glass and this case fits the phone perfectly, actually giving it a better feel and weight. It has a sleek look that most cases don't with a brushed aluminum finish on the back. It really looks like it's part of the phone. I can't recommend it enough. The only drawback is that it is minimalist and probably doesn't have as much shock protection as the thicker rubber/plastic cases. That being said. I think that I dropped my previous phone once over it's two year life, so I didn't sweat shock protection much. If you drop your phone alot, this might not be the case for you. Just thought I'd share. I found a link for this case for around $20 when I bought it. The link below is $25. I'm sure you can score a crappier case for $1, but I think the $20 bucks for this thing was worth it. High quality and it looks really nice.
www(dot)accessorygeeks(dot)com/case-mate-barely-there-samsung-epic-4g-touch-hard-case-368189-alum-gry.html
*edit: Sorry for the link. I don't have 8 posts yet in order to post a link, though I've been reading this forum for 2 years now. Oh well. The link is just the first result I got from Google, so hey!

I have the Sprint kickstand case as well but only paid 19.99 for it through Sprint when I ordered my phone.
It's thin, doesn't grip onto material (pocket in pants or purses) but does feel secure when holding it and the kickstand is handy (one of the things I loved about the Epic 4G phone).
I've put it on and removed it from my phone numerous times (I recently bought the desk dock from Sprint) and it's left no scuffs anywhere on my phone.

This will make a thin case for you. You better be good at masking off areas you don't want it on (screen, buttons, ports, camera lens and flash area and rear speaker). Take the battery cover off and mask the area underneath, that way you don't seal the door to the phone. Yeah this is sarcasm but it "could" conceivably be done and be the thinnest case.
I actually thought about doing this but I don't think my skills are up to the task. It can be peeled off if you don't like it.

iSkylla said:
I do have one issue with the case and that is with its design. The kickstand is on the wrong side. When you use it, the power button is on the top and the volume keys are on the bottom. It should be the opposite. I usually want to adjust the volume if I'm using it watching something, I rarely want to use the power button. Small, but annoying flaw in my opinion.
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totally agree. annoying as hell. but i think i figured it out. and maybe you dont do this. but watch ALMOST EVERYONE with their phone. when they turn it sideways, thats how they turn it. so when the case manufacturer made it, thats how they turned it. so, is it the manufacturers flaw? or samsungs?

I recently bought the sprint case on eBay Ford 12.99 awesome deal! And I love the case! No problems at all. Plus I'm a sucker for carbon fiber
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Stay away from the Sprint case, it has poor build quality and will scratch your phone after a while. If you want a thin case, get one of the TPU ones.
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It may not be the thinness but in my opinion its one of the best. I have the Platinum (aka Seidio) case from Best Buy. It's the 2 piece slide in case with holster. It works great.
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Big ass cases....why

Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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Cause I don't want my white e4gt wrecked!
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Dropped my epic 4g once and it was destroyed. Rather deal with minimal added thickness than paying a premium for an awesome phone. Keep dropping it and let us know how that works out....I hope the best of course, no need to spend more $ than needed.
I threw my otterbox protected phone the other day to show someone how effective it was and the case didn't even have a mark, let alone the phone.
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Fataldesain said:
Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket.
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Are you saying if your next phone was 2.5 MM thicker and 4 MM wider you would absolutely HATE it? Because well thats how much space my case adds. If someone wants to throw a massive case on their phone why would you complain? I don't work or use my phone in an environment that an otterbox is terribly necessary but people do. Basic protection is pretty slim and a few drops, bounces and months later my phone is pristine.

If you don't want any bulk at all and minimal protection try skinomi techskins. I just ordered one and see how that turns out
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Fataldesain said:
Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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I'll take my Commuter Otterbox over a paper thin case any day of the week. I work in industrial manufacturing, I need protection.
I was going to make a few smart ass remarks but everyone is entitled to their own opinion and style.

You drop your phone almost every day? I would utilize the lanyard hole and wrap the thing around my wrist. I've had my phone since late december and haven't dropped it once.
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bumsock said:
You drop your phone almost every day? I would utilize the lanyard hole and wrap the thing around my wrist. I've had my phone since late december and haven't dropped it once.
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damn it, beat me to the post. seriously, OP, if you can barely go a day without dropping a phone then you have bigger issues to worry about. i would start with advice from this guy:
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get the surface case from seidio i got one its amazing and barely adds to the phone
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-surface-case-black-p/csr3ssept-bk.htm

This is obviously a troll.
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Fataldesain said:
Do some of you like carrying bricks in your pocket. Incipio feather case or no case anything else is a sin. Worse case you drop your and a little mark in the corner. I drop my phone all the time I mean almost daily and nothing. I also have a screen protector.
I like the design of this phone not love its basic. I love the galaxy nexus. If I had to use this phone with some of thick cases I wouldn't. Too bad the s3 is so ugly if they just kept this same design with just a slimmer bezel it would be a dream.
Anyway people don't be afraid to drop your phone this phone can handle alot. And worse case you can get sprint to give you another if you want to sell it.
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Not trying to be an ass, but this may be the worst advice I've ever read. Why would anyone not want to protect a $500 investment? Sure, you've dropped your phone everyday with no bad omens, but I've dropped my phone twice and both times the battery and battery door exploded off of the phone and it received some scuffing. Luckily that is all that's happened, but you could crack your screen or cause other damage to your phone. And sprint will give you another? Sure, as long as you're willing to hand over some cash. Idc what phone you have or how durable it is, sacrificing some bulk to protect something this expensive is well worth it in my opinion.
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I'd like to see this guys phone after 6 months

Your grasp of the English language is god-awful and your advice is ill-received. Thanks though.

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I'd like to see this guys phone after 6 months
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Right lol I mean all I have to do is show you pictures from day 3 of having mine. Photoshop a little dust on the edge of the screen protector. The rubber case has Galaxy SII rubbed into the inside of it from the phone being pressed into it.

This is not an iPhone what are you guys doing dropping your phone from 30 feet up or moving cars. And I don't drop my phone every day but enough to know the phone is solid.
I just don't get how you turn a super slim phone into a 4 pound brick. Don't worry about me the most my phone can fall is from about 5 feet to the ground. I even drop it to show friends.
Remember means to let go I'm not throwing it at the ground like some of would think
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Big & Tall Cases
Ok, so I always sport a screen protector because that is just common sense, even if we have gorilla glass because 'sand' is present everywhere and ultimately sand can and will scratch even gorilla glass. I used a case for years with my slider smart phones until I got the Touch Pro 2. I ordered one for this phone but I just got an extended battery and back that I like. So there are no cases for me now, which makes me wonder why this is so? Why don't those selling the batteries and backs, also make pregnant cases? :-/ Although I think I like it better with the fatter battery and the new cover has a kickstand, which I am excited about because I have been paying Sprint $10 a month for one even though this phjone doesn't have one. I don't really worry because I carry TEP and which is why I pay for TEP. I used to live in fear of breaking or losing the device and TEP gives me the peace of mind. I have dropped my device about 30 times in the time I have had it (day it came out) and my unit has some dings its stood up to everything I have thrown at it.

The device is pretty big already so I stayed away from the Fort Knox like case.
Ive had mine since release safe and sound in TPU case with no drops , dings or dents.
When not in use during work day etc I pocket carry keeping display scratch free.

I've had my phone since release day and it could still pass as a brand new unit. I use a screen protector and minimal hard shell case with a kickstand, it adds very little bulk while still protecting my phone. The Otterbox series (even the thinnest) just seem very thick to me, however, if I'm engaging in any activity that puts me outside a lot on pavement or on hard packed earth (like hiking) I would use a thicker more padded case to keep my phone safe just not as an every day case.

This thread is going nowhere....

Cheap light and sexy on the phone. I got mine matted, but they all are good. http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Gloss-Sa...=A2X1DSC0SAJ94E&ie=UTF8&qid=1336871759&sr=1-6

Incipio SILICRYLIC mini-review (T-Mobile US exclusive color)

Incipio SILICRYLIC in blue exclusively for T-Mobile USA.
The case is very, very nice. The soft material is very comfortable and a joy to grip. The plastic is also a great "soft" feeling material. I've jumped through 4 premium cases so far and this is by far the best one for what I want in a case. The only thing that stopped me from buying this in the 1st place, was the colors available on the Incipio site. The color of this one is more of a metallic teal than the blue that it looks in the pictures. I'd rather have the blue, but the teal is very attractive in person.
The case is $30 at T-Mobile (I snagged it for like $23). I would've payed the $30 though no problem. Cause I feel the case is way better than some that are priced higher.
The main thing about this case - It's easy to take off so I can swap batteries. This is a must for me as I've tried it with the speck case, the body glove dimensions and the case-mate barely there and this is by far the easiest to take off.
When it comes to protection, this is number 1 from the ones I've tried. And that includes the speck candy shell. The reason this beats the speck? Cause you seriously run a risk of cracking the gs3 screen while trying to remove it from the speck. And there should be no reason that a case, can make you risk breaking your phone while trying to do a simple task like removing it.
Some say "use a tool to remove the speck". Nah, I'll pass. If the 10 tools that I use daily for other jobs (fingers), can't remove the case, then the case is a p.o.s.
If the phone falls in this case, it has just as much of a survival rate as that of the candy shell, if not more... I have dropped phones from waist high with a Incipio feather on it and it didn't have a mark on it (gs2). I'm pretty sure that this case can do better. The candy shell, though it has a hard and soft material, is a lot less shock absorbing than this. The reason is the specks "soft material", isn't nearly as soft as this Incipio case. And for that reason alone, I feel there's a risk of less shock absorption with it than this case.. Drop a rock and a sponge and tell me which one does better...
Here's the pics.
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How is the sides? Does the rubber lift up while handling it. Seems like it might with not much support along the sides. Also how are the button presses? Still crisp and "clicky" if you will?
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silver04v said:
How is the sides? Does the rubber lift up while handling it. Seems like it might with not much support along the sides. Also how are the button presses? Still crisp and "clicky" if you will?
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Nah, it doesn't really "lift up". Of course where the volume buttons are it's a little "looser" than the rest. But it has less support. It's not a problem as it only "lifts up" when you try to make it "lift up".

I too have the Incipio "silicrylic" for my galaxy s3. Ebay order, about $25 IIRC. I went with the standard black and was pleased as well.
Echo the comments on the "soft" feeling texture of the case. It is a snug fit, but nothing that would damage the phone going on/off. Rubber comes up and around the sides for a ridge on the face (clear in your pics) I'd take some pics of mine but black is black lol...
All around a great case. I have this case and the vented Samsung (the one with the coin kickstand thing). I use this case daily.
The two layer approach, rubber + the shell really seems effective.
Oh, and fit around the buttons is excellent imho. I don't feel it takes any more effort or is any difficult at all with the rubber case over the buttons.
The screen protector they give you with it isn't that great though (imho). I've tried both ZAGG and Skinomi, plus the one that came with the Incipio. So far, I like Skinomi the best, but I ordered the ZAGG replacement because the store guy goofed the install...
Anyway man great review, I feel ya on giving it high marks. I like that case as well. Not a bad pick up for $25. :laugh:
Biggest downside is you're covering up a fine looking phone!

how you get it for 23?

He might have use the coupon before it expired.
OP, does the plastic have a quality finish around the edges? Can you get a close up?
Thanks.

chrischoi said:
He might have use the coupon before it expired.
OP, does the plastic have a quality finish around the edges? Can you get a close up?
Thanks.
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What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.

The_Biz said:
What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.
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"SUM2012" got me a 20% discount on the Incipio site.
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What coupon? I got a deal cause of a certain person. I'd like that coupon though if you have a link.
It's all quality.
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There was a 30% coupon that expired on 6/30. You can't stack it with the 25% employee discount. Some did stack with the buy 2 get one free. No longer valid though.
Are the edges rounded and have a nice finish? I had it for my Amaze and the case was haggard. Sharp edges and they didn't have much attention to detail.
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Yea, nah, I didn't use them but wish I would've known about those before they expired.
The edges are not jagged or anything. The whole case is smooth

These are cheaper on Amazon though than they are with the 20% off from Incipio.

Could I get a top shot of the plastic part of the case and a close up of the edges finish? If you don't mind. Thank you.
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How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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Ha, I'm looking for something that will slide in and out of my pocket easily. I have an Otter B. Commuter on my Atrix and I feel its a little too tacky...
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luebbers said:
How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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The edges have enough silicone to stay in place. As long as you don't have super tight pants you're fine.
Anyone know where the Yellow/Grey case is exclusive to? Seems like different carriers may have gotten different colors?

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The edges have enough silicone to stay in place. As long as you don't have super tight pants you're fine.
Anyone know where the Yellow/Grey case is exclusive to? Seems like different carriers may have gotten different colors?
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I thought the yellow was available on the Incipio website. If not I saw a lot on ebay.

luebbers said:
How a the grip? I'm sorta worried about the phone sliding out of my pocket while I'm sitting or when I go to stand up so I'm looking for a case that's got some texture to it maybe.
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I have a black one on my gs3, and I would say the grip is good. It's "soft" and still has enough texture to be grippy. It shouldn't slide out of your pants. I use it with dress pants (think suit pants) at work everyday. No issue.
The texture of the outer shell is actually different than the inner rubber. Shell is more soft and smooth, while the inner rubber is soft and tacky. Top, bottom, and button covers are left as rubber, while the outer basically covers the back and corners. Hope that helps.

Thanks for the review, I just picked one up from my local T-mobile store, they were giving me weird looks for being in there when I had AT&T
It looks and feels fantastic on my blue phone, contrary to the pictures the outlining is more of a dark grey in limited/low lighting situations, not the light grey that you see in some of the pictures.
I tried the black/black (local AT&T prime mobile has that and the black/yellow) and I found that on the blue phone the black diminished the overall look of the phone imo.
I would really like the dark grey outlining and possibly a light grey/black cover, seems like it would look good like that, but I'm happy with my purchase, thanks again!
Edit: I'll try to take some pictures to show what I mean, they should be up later

How well will my phone hold up against standard drops

I paid like $500 full price for the phone since I don't have a contract, I'm sorta super paranoid now especially after seeing all the drop test showing how fragile this device is.
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-30...4608&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+s3+incipio+faxion is my case and, I didn't want a slim TPU case since they don't really offer that much good drop protection & I didn't want an otterbox because they are too big http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...55&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+screen+protector is the screen protector I have otw.
How well do you think this combo will go against regular accidentally drops here and there since stuff happens, obviously not crazy insane drops.
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Drop test are all full of sh*t it depends of so many factors i have dropped mine from 4 foot and nothing on it again it depends how it lands ... speed .. case no case... what angle it has been dropped and so on..
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shahkam said:
Drop test are all full of sh*t it depends of so many factors i have dropped mine from 4 foot and nothing on it again it depends how it lands ... speed .. case no case... what angle it has been dropped and so on..
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yea but there have been so many done & the end result was that the S3 shattered

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I would get a ballistic maxxx for for max protection. Check out this drop test http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07nwZapGL6E . It's a little bulky but will surely protect your s3.

I think you'll be fine. Two days after I got mine I was about to post an embarrassing photo and my friend grabbed it and ran full speed into a wall and it flew from his hand, hit a wall then tile, only result was a little chip in the plastic. I've dropped it naked a couple other times with nothing to report...

I'd vote in favour of a better lip but tbh, I'm not sure I wanna know how these things will take a drop.
I usually have a Seidio Surface case and holster for when I go out. Not as much protection as the active or an Otterbox but fairly compact, if having a case on is ever going to. Survived one drop at an odd angle near my dogs water bowl and landed on the edge of the case...much to my relief.

I have dropped my phone several times on my kitchen tiles from about a height a stove. Although there was no damage, I still ended up buying Ballistic 3G case jus to be on the safe side. From what I've heard, the corner edges are the weakest parts of this phone because of the glass curvature, I might be wrong on that.

I think you have a decent case on the phone that should withstand most drops just fine. I read that most damage from drops are due to the extremely fragile edges where the body and screen meet. That was a major factor when i chose this case. It is similar to yours; silicon cover and polycarbonate shell, but as you can see, it has slightly more protection around the edges.

Rileyrealz said:
I think you'll be fine. Two days after I got mine I was about to post an embarrassing photo and my friend grabbed it and ran full speed into a wall and it flew from his hand, hit a wall then tile, only result was a little chip in the plastic. I've dropped it naked a couple other times with nothing to report...
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Lmao sorry but I couldn't help laughing at that story
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so should I get a new case or just stick with this case?

Let me just say I've dropped mine several times and it's fine. Drop tests are kind of dumb unless a device is incredibly fragile. A lot of it depends on the surface you drop it on, and the angle it hits the ground at, you could shatter either the iPhone 5 or the GS3 by dropping it from pocket height on concrete if it hits the ground wrong.

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That's a matter of preference. How comfortable are you with your current case? I'm guessing you have some doubts considering this thread.
And, since you're asking, personally, I would go with a different case. I also bought the phone off contract so I definitely understand the need to protect it as much as possible.

I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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garyx24 said:
I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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I say always good to have extra cases around.. just my personal opinion but why are you so worried ? Do you drop often your phones ?
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garyx24 said:
I feel like the back and side have good protection but I don't think the front lip is not high enough but it wouldn't really matter if it falls on a flat surface since it would hit the front ridges first right? I placed like a pen like across the phone n it touches the side ridges n not the phones glass, so there is a tiny gap
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Better safe than sorry when it comes to a $500 phone. Do you at least have insurance just in case?

No not really i don't drop it often but accidents do happen. My s2 died on a drop after a year of ownership, that phone never had a scratch on it n I only had a soft gel tpu case on it but last week when I dropped it from my table it went in a rebooting loop that I couldn't fix even when I tried to restore, flash back to stock rom etc so I conclude that drop on my s2 screwed up some internal hardware so that's why I got a medium end case for this s3 instead of the tpu slim case but eyyy idk lol
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No I bought it off cl so no insurance
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Get one of those sweet wallet chains and attach it to your belt.

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It really depends on your life style and where you work. I have a Otterbox defender, Oem Flip case, Oem leather pouch and I tpu case, my Otterbox is what I used the most,mail for my job (construction) the others I use when I plan not doing any big activities (sports), so it's really hard to say if you need another case or not, it just depends how confortable you feel,
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If you're worried add insurance to your plan.
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Gorilla glass my arse

Screen is scratched
I guess going raw is not always good
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don't ever listen to those guys who call others stupid for wanting a screen protector. GG is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
you my try buffing it out with some turtle wax. i heard it could work on some lighter scratches.

afgomar said:
Screen is scratched
I guess going raw is not always good
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...only by something that is harder than the glass. Perhaps some grains of sand with quartz in them?
Silly mens.

afgomar said:
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I guess going raw is not always good
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Its your own fault for not reading the million threads that say it can be easily scratched with the right materials.
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Its your own fault for not reading the million threads that say it can be easily scratched with the right materials.
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I did read those threads.
I was at a bestbuy and dropped the phone on the carpet their but could it be scratched from something in carpet?
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afgomar said:
I did read those threads.
I was at a bestbuy and dropped the phone on the carpet their but could it be scratched from something in carpet?
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If you had read the forums you would know sand can scratch it. I love in Florida so a protector is necessary.
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afgomar said:
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Going RAW is never good haha.
Is your 14days up maybe return it get another or use the battery cover excuse and try get a replacement

I used a screen protector on my Palm Pre a few years back not the Zagg I personally don't like their products. It was one of them that came with a spray bottle and squeegee card to apply and it worked phenomenal. No difference in the response on the touch screen at all, and when I sold it to a company that takes in phones it was in immaculate condition, and I got top dollar for it. Along with no clarity issues where some like the Zagg's can have either a glare, or the material that you run a finger nail or card over and makes the "zipping" sounds. The kind with the really small ridges...anyways. I didn't put one on my Evo4G and it lasted fine even though it was dropped a good 20 times literally. The outside case along the edges and corners had gouges and scratches where the red material under the white exterior was showing through. Yet the screen was still awesome no blemishes at all!
I thought about putting a screen protector on my new Gn2 but was going to wait and read some user reviews on how well or poorly they did. My main concern was the S-Pen and its touted 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, being as I use the S-Pen on a daily basis. I do NOT want to hinder it's performance in anyway, another reason why I am looking into the available flashable ROMs on the forums right now. As of today if it x's out S-Pen functionality it is a deal breaker for me.
On a side note, and no offense to the OP not trying to take your thread off track just a simple answer will due. Does the JellyBomb ROM take away S-Pen functionality and compatibility?

I use the flip cover. Seems to do the trick. But that's not even a 100%. I personally can't do the protector. I know I will have scratches, it can come from touching anything and then your screen, but its the deep ones from sand and a like that I can't stand. The flip cover did awesome on my S3 and so far my N2.
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http://www.clarivue.com/?gclid=CJ2ZnLnAzrMCFQY5nAod_WgAPg
I have used their screen protectors on every device I have owned. You forget they are on the device. Doesn't affect clarity or the s pen action.
They always have coupons on retail me not. Got 2 screen protectors for $13 shipped, but I never had to use the second screen protector.

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I have used their screen protectors on every device I have owned. You forget they are on the device. Doesn't affect clarity or the s pen action.
They always have coupons on retail me not. Got 2 screen protectors for $13 shipped, but I never had to use the second screen protector.
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10% off coupon clarivue2012

I put on full body ghost armour on my note. Cant even tell its wrapped...very happy I did so cuz i always seem to get scratches on my screen. GG scratches...period
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jdizzle316 said:
I put on full body ghost armour on my note. Cant even tell its wrapped...very happy I did so cuz i always seem to get scratches on my screen. GG scratches...period
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Question is that body ghost armour the same as the one that these 3rd party dealers be installing at the mall?
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Question is that body ghost armour the same as the one that these 3rd party dealers be installing at the mall? That they be in a stand booth type thing in the mall and if so is that product really good?
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I also am just using the OEM Samsung flip cover. I think the very fine hairline scratches are actually in the oleophobic coating on the glass and not in the glass itself. Now, deep scratches like from sand that you can catch a fingernail on are very rare. Like it has been mentioned before, the only thing that CAN scratch glass is something HARDER than glass. People saying that they have had luck buffing out scratches with Turtle Wax also reinforces my theory that these "scratches" are really only in the screen coating.

chazglenn3 said:
I also am just using the OEM Samsung flip cover. I think the very fine hairline scratches are actually in the oleophobic coating on the glass and not in the glass itself. Now, deep scratches like from sand that you can catch a fingernail on are very rare. Like it has been mentioned before, the only thing that CAN scratch glass is something HARDER than glass. People saying that they have had luck buffing out scratches with Turtle Wax also reinforces my theory that these "scratches" are really only in the screen coating.
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I jive with that. I have some very faint scratches and they have to be in the coating
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if you live in a cleaner environment and are careful you do NOT need a screen protector. but you DO run the risk of a random scratch.
1xS2 2xS3 1xN2 no SP's and ZERO scratches.
NOW if your a mechanic work around machinery industrial (IE grease and grit) or in construction contracting carpentry (around wood dust and particles of constructions materials etc..) YOU NEED a screen protector.
ESPECIALLY if you keep in your pocket (where this material will gather always) and use a case.
otherwise the "grit" will get between the case and screen and grind away at it till you have this nice neat "scratch box" around the edge of the screen where the case touches
I am not near grease and grit so I go nakid (but always cased) and I have not had a problem yet.
now YMWV to spell that out YOUR MILEAGE WILL VARY so don't assume.
if a tiny scratch would really bother you Slather on the SP's !!
OH and scratches in the COATING of its the same as on my glasses (oleophobic??) are a PAIN.
they are not scratches and they are HARD to clean. you MUST use an absolutely "CLEAN" cloth to wipe the screen or it just "smears" instead of "cleaning"
now I have NOT noticed this on the Note II so I am guessing the coating is different than the PITA coating on my glasses.

I have also noticed scratches. I didn't use a screen protector when I first got my phone, because I wanted to order a full clear protective film (from bodyguardz.com for $25) that covers the whole phone so I can show off its beauty, so I treated my phone like it was my first born. And still, very tiny scratches developed on the glass. While this was happening, I was waiting for my screen protector to get here, and it took forever! Guess the end results scratches waiting for the delivery.
Not the end of the world, and no one else can see them, but I see it, and that's enough.
As for the back, the plastic also has small scuffs. But that's expected. The sad part is the screen protector I got also covers the back. So scratches everywhere. Meh, what can you do?
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Yellowman82, yes it is. They do have different ones such as Zagg kiosks in the mall but I cant speak of the quality of Zagg cuz I've never tried them. Ghost Armour is pretty good tho, normally put it on all the phones I get. Id install the screen protectors myself but I always either get lint or fingerprints underneath it. They usually do a good job at the install.
yellowman82 said:
Question is that body ghost armour the same as the one that these 3rd party dealers be installing at the mall?
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