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I was wondering if anybody knows whether or not the SGP Neo Hybrid cases properly fit the galaxy S II from t-mobile or if they are too small or a little bit large since all the different versions of the phone don't have the same dimensions.
It fit fine on day one, but has since sagged in the back and is loose as hell now. The material just doesn't hold shape well.
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rustyguy said:
It fit fine on day one, but has since sagged in the back and is loose as hell now. The material just doesn't hold shape well.
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I agree, the silcone expanded alot and the plastic even reshaped abit. This happened to my friend with this case to. Not recommended.
I can also confirm this sagginess. Not recommended at all, same goes for the other SGP silicone skins.
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I agree, the silcone expanded alot and the plastic even reshaped abit. This happened to my friend with this case to. Not recommended.
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ive emailed SGP about this issue and they said the warranty covers it so you guys might want to return it to them and ask for a replacement
what did you guys do to your sgp hybrid
ive had a dante red one for ags now and take it on/off once a day to swap batteries and it still isnt sagging at all?? infact its a very nice case and protects the sgs2 really good
it even fits the 2000mah battery and new back cover
its my fave case and sgp offer warranty on any mis-shaped silicone and will send out a new one so stop complaining about them and just use the warranty if you have had problems
like i say ive had mine months now and it is fine and it gts taken on/off once a day
i say buy one , its the best case going for the sgs2
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what did you guys do to your sgp hybrid
ive had a dante red one for ags now and take it on/off once a day to swap batteries and it still isnt sagging at all?? infact its a very nice case and protects the sgs2 really good
it even fits the 2000mah battery and new back cover
its my fave case and sgp offer warranty on any mis-shaped silicone and will send out a new one so stop complaining about them and just use the warranty if you have had problems
like i say ive had mine months now and it is fine and it gts taken on/off once a day
i say buy one , its the best case going for the sgs2
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I am using the white neo hybrid fits nicely on my zenis dock as well. not had problems with sag.
dragon546 said:
I am using the white neo hybrid fits nicely on my zenis dock as well. not had problems with sag.
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I have the yellow Neo Hybrid on my phone (have for months now) and can confirm the sag in the back. I've tried to use the warranty, but I used Cretouch (authorized reseller of SGP products) and their warranty replacement is only for 30 days, and SGP won't honor the merchandise they produced.
And yes I've read the policy and can see that in my case it wouldn't be covered (so I'm up chocolate creek without a popsicle stick) but doesn't make it a consumer-friendly experience.
If you do decide to buy it, buy it directly from SGP so you have their warranty.
I got mine a couple of months ago, and after a month or so it started sagging at the back.
Also, the frame doesn't even fit tight on my S2, so it feels very flimsy... I went back to using my Momax i-Case Pro.
buxz777 said:
what did you guys do to your sgp hybrid
ive had a dante red one for ags now and take it on/off once a day to swap batteries and it still isnt sagging at all?? infact its a very nice case and protects the sgs2 really good
it even fits the 2000mah battery and new back cover
its my fave case and sgp offer warranty on any mis-shaped silicone and will send out a new one so stop complaining about them and just use the warranty if you have had problems
like i say ive had mine months now and it is fine and it gts taken on/off once a day
i say buy one , its the best case going for the sgs2
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im returning mine as it collects dust better than any dust cleaners
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im returning mine as it collects dust better than any dust cleaners
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did you buy a cheap fake though dude
ive just posted about cheap fakes here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20836215#post20836215
the fake ones do collect dust , the genuine ones have a coating to the silicone which means they dont collect dust at all
my dante red sgp hybrid is completley dust free , the fake ones i bought seem to collect dust out of the air let alone in your pocket mate
i say buy a genuine one , these cheap fakes are worst then a £1 case from ebay , they just have sgp branding on them , its like branding a old robin reliant with a dodge viper badge or something
please dont let the poor fakes put you off they are nothing like the genuine sgp cases , as i said above the sgp cases have a coating to the silicone and they are one of the only silicone cases that actually dont collect dust , however these fakes are obvously cheap and dont have that coating hence the dust collecting like anything
Hey guys just got a Galaxy S3 and love it! I was looking @ cases and came across Case Mate Tough Case "Design your own case" thing which I am thinking of getting. Just wanted to know if anyone has one? I don't want the case to be to bulky like the OtterBox, and want to know if the buttons and everything line up
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Heronization said:
Hey guys just got a Galaxy S3 and love it! I was looking @ cases and came across Case Mate Tough Case "Design your own case" thing which I am thinking of getting. Just wanted to know if anyone has one? I don't want the case to be to bulky like the OtterBox, and want to know if the buttons and everything line up
Thanks
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I have the Case Mate Tough and I really like it. Yea the reason I dint choose the Otterbox was because its way too bulky for me Case Mate Tough Its a little bit bulky(but I don't have a problem with it) but compared to the Otterbox its not bulky at all. I don't have any problem pressing all the buttons.
Otterbox has passive protection and Case Mate Tough has active protection and with that I mean that is that Otterbox as a really sleek back and its easy to drop but if you drop it it will protect your S3 better than Case Mate Tough(but its not a very big difference) but you're less likely to drop your S3 if you have Case Mate Tough because its back is not very sleek, its much easier to hold. I'm very clumsy and usually drop things all the time but because of Case Mate Tough I haven't dropped my smartphone a single time.
(I hope I make sense)
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I have the Case Mate Tough and I really like it. Yea the reason I dint choose the Otterbox was because its way too bulky for me Case Mate Tough Its a little bit bulky(but I don't have a problem with it) but compared to the Otterbox its not bulky at all. I don't have any problem pressing all the buttons.
Otterbox has passive protection and Case Mate Tough has active protection and with that I mean that is that Otterbox as a really sleek back and its easy to drop but if you drop it it will protect your S3 better than Case Mate Tough(but its not a very big difference) but you're less likely to drop your S3 if you have Case Mate Tough because its back is not very sleek, its much easier to hold. I'm very clumsy and usually drop things all the time but because of Case Mate Tough I haven't dropped my smartphone a single time.
(I hope I make sense)
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Haha thanks that makes me more confident. Do you know if Headphone jack is easily accessible? Cause my Beats Headphones have a flat connector + I have a Original Samsung Desk Top Dock that works with some cases but if it is to think it doesn't work
The headphone jack is easily accessible yes =)
What about the durability of the printings on customs CM Tough?
Hi,
I am not a case guy... I was.
I agree to the overall quality of Tough case I had to buy for my S3 after a really little fall that shattered its digitizer/screen. Really fragile to say the least... When I see what my S2 endured during a year without any protection; sure it has some scratch on the case but the glass is pristine.
After reading a lot around here and Youtube reviews, I chosed this Case-Mate model that hybrid concept felt interesting and it was easy to get it fast as soon as I got the spare part and replaced the screen to put back the S3 in service.
Find it affordable for its quality.
Finally keeping the S2 too, before it disappeared from the shelves, I bought a Tough for it just in case (and if I sell or give it, feel better).
It is far less bulky on the S2, because of its square design, seems a best fit when the S3's more flat pebble design make it appear much larger but remain pocketable in a quite slim 501 jean front pocket.
Now, I'd like to order a custom/decorated for S3's Tough, just for fun but I wonder about the durability of their printings. Any one has an experience with that?
I find the case mate phantom to be the best of both worlds. Not as big as the otterbox defender, but the rubber bumper around the phone is really thick. Just got mine ttoday and really like it
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Hey xda
Im looking for a proper case for my s3. Right now i have the official flipcase on my phone, but its just too slippery. I dropped my phone 2 tiles because of my case despite being very careful. It slipped out of my pocket once and one time I only got hold of the flip part and the phone fell. Both from 50 cm so nothing to worry about. Before having the s3, i had an ipod touch and i always used it naked with a pouch. But I dont want any scratches on my s3 back (however there are already some on it) so im looking for other protection. I dont tend to drop my phone a lot. Dropped my ipod once in 1,5 years and my s3 2 times (because of the grip). I was looking around and saw a plastic carbon battery cover replacement, but I also do think im better safe than sorry and i should get a more protective case.
I want a case that:
- doesnt add too much bulk
- offers good/decent protection (also borders at the front of the screen)
- a kickstand would be very nice to have (as i watch a lot of youtube on my phone)
- doesnt cost me a leg (€30 max i guess)
- doesnt mess the responsiveness of
Ofcourse i already checked some cases and found the case mate tough and case mate pop. I also do like the look of spigen cases.
Hope you guys have some good suggestions.
Bye mutn
I've had the UAG case for a while and its the best case I've ever had. It does NOT have a kickstand, but its great with drop protection while still keeping the phone nice and slim. I got mine for $30 on amazon, but they are probably cheaper by now.
I have been looking around and I really Like the UAG.
Could someone post a trustworthy link to the slate blue and the Black one on Amazon.co.uk as I live in Europese.
Hello guys i m new here . I m going to get a red nexus 5 in 2 days,and i want to order a case from amazon probably. My last phone was xperia x8(lol too old) and it was very good in terms of drop resistance,i have dropped it like 5-7 times. For my nexus 5 i consider buying the official bumper (Sorry i cant use links since i m new here),the cruzerlite persona case ,THE CRUZERLITE BUGDROID CASE and THE TUDIA Ultra Slim Melody . However the last one,which i like the most(tudia melody) doesnt ship to Greece..
Could you guys reccomend me any good drop-protective cases for nexus 5 with a decent design? I dont want something too bulky or ugly. Also does the quality of screen protector matter? All the screen protectors from amazon dont ship to my country,and i will probably have to stick with some local ones.How terrible could they be!?
Thanks in advance. Any help will be appreciated !
Tech21 impact frame.
There's a thread in Accessories with amazing video proof.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50253875
Comes in a couple different colors. I had to order it from T-Mobile online (even though I'm not T-Mobile customer), but others said they were able to get it from Amazon.
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ChazzMatt said:
Tech21 impact frame.
There's a thread in Accessories with amazing video proof.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50253875
Comes in a couple different colors. I had to order it from T-Mobile online (even though I'm not T-Mobile customer), but others said they were able to get it from Amazon.
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Thanks for the reply ! In their official site it costs ~30 euro + 7 for delivery so its quite expensive (compared to the other cases that cost around 15 ). I watched the video that u sent me,so it seems its worth it . i will probably get this! Whats the matter with the red case ? ( I saw your comment in the video talking about the red case)
Edit: Why is there space in the bottom ? The phone will break if it lands this way.
IAt the bottom, there's still protection, even though it looks open. You can't get the glass to touch anything. Other people have mentioned this, but they are wrong. They don't own it.
It's only partially open at the bottom, to allow the speakers and usb port some room.
The materiel still runs along the very bottom, and on the front and back corners. Even at any angle, nothing on the phone will touch any flat surface.
Theoretically, if the phone was falling at a very severe angle and hit something small and hard that was protruding up from a flat surface, yes it could hit that.
But I have accidentally dropped the phone on hard surfaces and this case protected it.
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ChazzMatt said:
At the bottom, there's still protection, even though it looks open. You can't get the glass to touch anything. Other people gave mentioned this, but they are wrong. They don't own it.
It's only partially open at the bottom, to allow the speakers and usb port some room.
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Thanks. Ive seen some of other drop tests though from higher places. I cant post links,so if you want to watch type this in youtube : Nexus 5 Drop Test Part 2! (Tudia Melody Case) .
This case for example is much cheaper. But eventually i will probably go with the tech 21 ,i suppose its worth the extra $ . I must be really careful until the case arrives though!!!
ChazzMatt said:
IAt the bottom, there's still protection, even though it looks open. You can't get the glass to touch anything. Other people have mentioned this, but they are wrong. They don't own it.
It's only partially open at the bottom, to allow the speakers and usb port some room.
The materiel still runs along the very bottom, and on the front and back corners. Even at any angle, nothing on the phone will touch any flat surface.
Theoretically, if the phone was falling at a very severe angle and hit something small and hard that was protruding up from a flat surface, yes it could hit that.
But I have accidentally dropped the phone on hard surfaces and this case protected it.
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So i ve checked some reviews,and some people said that their screen cracked with the 1st DROP. It sounds gimmicky to me tbh ...
sizon199 said:
So i ve checked some reviews,and some people said that their screen cracked with the 1st DROP. It sounds gimmicky to me tbh ...
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I've seen an iPhone in a tech21 case fall 20 feet onto concrete with no damage. But that's an iPhone not a nexus. I own a tech 21, a slim armor, and a ballistic sg for my nexus. Personally I don't trust the tech21 to protect better than my other two cases. I also believe the ballistic will protect the best. I have no science or personal experience behind these statements being I have never dropped my nexus. The tech 21 feels best in the hand but looks like crap because the back is clear and scratches super easily. So I use the slim armor looks awesome and I think will protect against drops. I think the ballistic is the most protective case made for the nexus, but it's huge.
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I've seen an iPhone in a tech21 case fall 20 feet onto concrete with no damage. But that's an iPhone not a nexus. I own a tech 21, a slim armor, and a ballistic sg for my nexus. Personally I don't trust the tech21 to protect better than my other two cases. I also believe the ballistic will protect the best. I have no science or personal experience behind these statements being I have never dropped my nexus. The tech 21 feels best in the hand but looks like crap because the back is clear and scratches super easily. So I use the slim armor looks awesome and I think will protect against drops. I think the ballistic is the most protective case made for the nexus, but it's huge.
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I saw a g2 drop test with slim armor and.. the screen broke.Seriously i begin to think that they is no way to protect the screen ,when dropping the phone.
These were done outside on Concrete:
Cruzerlite Nexus 5 Drop Tests (survives no problems) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
Tudia Melody Nexus 5 Drop tests (survives no problems) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbaz8FNY34A
Both much cheaper than the Tech21 and both protect extremely well on concrete drops and tosses. If you matched one of those TPU cases with a Tempered Glass Screen Protector such as the Nillkin H+ (I use it, it's fantastic and it's less than $15 on Amazon) you're pretty much covered for most drops.
Nillkin H+ promo video (a little over the top, but you get the general idea) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61fnJu3HZKg
Basically, one of those TPU cases + a Tempered Glass Screen Protector still comes out to cost less than the Tech21 and you have complete coverage.
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These were done outside on Concrete:
Cruzerlite Nexus 5 Drop Tests (survives no problems) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg
Tudia Melody Nexus 5 Drop tests (survives no problems) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbaz8FNY34A
Both much cheaper than the Tech21 and both protect extremely well on concrete drops and tosses. If you matched one of those TPU cases with a Tempered Glass Screen Protector such as the Nillkin H+ (I use it, it's fantastic and it's less than $15 on Amazon) you're pretty much covered for most drops.
Nillkin H+ promo video (a little over the top, but you get the general idea) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61fnJu3HZKg
Basically, one of those TPU cases + a Tempered Glass Screen Protector still comes out to cost less than the Tech21 and you have complete coverage.
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Yeap i ve seen the tudia melody ,but unfortinately it doesnt ship to my country through amazon .Also i cant find the nillkin h+ for nexus 5 on amazon. I considered the cruzerlite persona case ,take a look.
*edit: it seems its not the same material as the one in the video.
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Yeap i ve seen the tudia melody ,but unfortinately it doesnt ship to my country through amazon .Also i cant find the nillkin h+ for nexus 5 on amazon. I considered the cruzerlite persona case ,take a look.
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The Cruzerlite Persona cases are hardcases.
Nillkin H+ (look at more buying choices on the right, there may be other sellers that ship to you) http://www.amazon.com/Nilkin-Hardness-Tempered-Screen-Protectors/dp/B00GQOQKJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399237678&sr=8-1&keywords=nillkin+H%2B+nexus+5
Are you limited to ordering from amazon, or can you use other places like ebay and aliexpress?
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I saw a g2 drop test with slim armor and.. the screen broke.Seriously i begin to think that they is no way to protect the screen ,when dropping the phone.
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Ya I saw that one too. I've also read a post here where somebody said their screen shattered while using a ballistic. I'd say you're right, there is no way to guarantee your screen won't break from a drop. That's why I chose the middle ground, between a good looking case and a protective case, and settled on the slim armor coupled with a ghost armor screen protector.
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The Cruzerlite Persona cases are hardcases.
Nillkin H+ (look at more buying choices on the right, there may be other sellers that ship to you) http://www.amazon.com/Nilkin-Hardness-Tempered-Screen-Protectors/dp/B00GQOQKJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1399237678&sr=8-1&keywords=nillkin+H%2B+nexus+5
Are you limited to ordering from amazon, or can you use other places like ebay and aliexpress?
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I m not limited ordering from amazon as long as the delivery prices are reasonable .For example ordering from tech 21 site is much cheaper and gets delivered much faster than amazon.Btw Which cruzerlite case would you recommend(in terms of material,not design) . Ebay has some crazy delivery prices ,for some things it needed up to 50$ for the delivery lol. You are right,the nilkin is available from one of the buying choises but it says it needs 2 months to ship ._ .
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Ya I saw that one too. I've also read a post here where somebody said their screen shattered while using a ballistic. I'd say you're right, there is no way to guarantee your screen won't break from a drop. That's why I chose the middle ground, between a good looking case and a protective case, and settled on the slim armor coupled with a ghost armor screen protector.
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Hm.. I cant choose between cruzelite persona ~Andycircuit ,slim armor and ultra hybrid(i like this one in terms of design more than slim).
I love my armourbox
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00FUPVHLG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1399299006&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165
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Any of you using the Acase Superleggra? Seems like it would work well in a drop but don't have any personal experience with it.
here's my review of the bugdroid circuit case...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613506
i'm still happy with my decision and would buy it again.
iam in the army and have to throw around my phone, what strong case to keep it well protected do you recommend?
also i have the bamboo back cover, it wont cause certain cases to not fit right?
found this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUDIA-Ultra...288743?hash=item3aae4b87e7:g:~IgAAOSw3ydVrFdy
thoughts on it? is it a good brand?
You have searched the best tough case .. I am using it for more than 3 months .. If you manage to broke your phone in this case then you are going through very very bad luck .. In short you can't find better rough and tough case like this ...
Also it.works well with bamboo and tamepered glass ..
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thanks for replying , iam worried about its built in screen protecter though, does the screen still look as good through it? no blur or anything? how does it feel to the touch?
There are cases which gives you a sturdy look, gives additional bulk to the device. There are ones which intelligently cover your device in vulnerable places so that falls on any direction wont affect your device. Buy ones like that
well my suggestion is not army proof.. so good choice !!
I have this http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1RWNN...th-Stand-For-one-plus-one-For-OnePlus-One.jpg
2 pieces, dual armour(called). One TPU and one external hard plastic - very safe and if you put a NISSIN(chinese company) tempered glass ..don't worry about anything(almost anything)
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iam in the army and have to throw around my phone, what strong case to keep it well protected do you recommend?
also i have the bamboo back cover, it wont cause certain cases to not fit right?
found this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUDIA-Ultra...288743?hash=item3aae4b87e7:g:~IgAAOSw3ydVrFdy
thoughts on it? is it a good brand?
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diztronic. it is the best i have used. you can buy it on amazon or flipkart.
Pelosi sandstone back cover. Maintains the same feel with providing enough protection to the phone.
diztronic is very tough and good I use it as well
I love my diztronic, very strong case and good build material
I got Diztronic Ultra TPU Case for OnePlus One - Full Matte Black
by Diztronic
It's a little bit expensive but It worth all of money!
Proved!
Tudia slimfit cygen, perfect fit , awesome look and perfectly secured from damage :good: