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Hey guys,
I usually post on the Int. Galaxy S II and Nexus S forums but my roommate recently picked up the Epic Touch 4G so I'm going to start with some coverage on cases for the device. The folks over at Case-Mate sent me out their Tough case for review, and I will be bringing more reviews of their cases in the coming weeks.
The Tough case is a dual layered case that offers good protection and style, although is it a little thick. You can find the full video below:
I would love to see a review of the barely there brushed aluminum case that casemate is making for the phone.
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I will be getting one then!
I have the case mate tough case, its very nice, not incredibly easy to get on and off, but nice. I came from the otterbox commuter on my evo, but am very pleased with the protection the tough case offers. Best out there I think
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sleshepic said:
I have the case mate tough case, its very nice, not incredibly easy to get on and off, but nice. I came from the otterbox commuter on my evo, but am very pleased with the protection the tough case offers. Best out there I think
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I agree! Taking it off is easy for me, however putting it back on can sometimes be a pain.
For those who may want to purchase one, I've found a deal on it - only 25$ at Accessorygeeks:
http://www.accessorygeeks.com/case-...AMSUNG&utm_campaign=CASE&utm_content=CM017002
Don't bother. I placed an order a couple days ago and it was taking my item forever to ship. I called them and they told me the item was on backorder and they won't be receiving stock till 11/30. They didn't even bother to notify me that they were out of stock so i won't be doing business with them anymore.
Really? That kind of blows...I was hoping they'd be a good company.
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I ordered mine from accessoriegeek for $22 and got it in 5 days. No problems at all.
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I ordered mine from accessoriegeek for $22 and got it in 5 days. No problems at all.
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I can confirm the item is backordered, they are now saying 11/22, so I am cancelling my order.
I can confirm that too..a viewer told me the same thing.
On the other hand, I've got some more reviews coming so stay tuned for that
Ordered mine today.. had a Tough on my HTC Inspire and loved it.
Amazon has it for 28$ right now
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I would love to see a review of the barely there brushed aluminum case that casemate is making for the phone.
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Same here.
Real curious to see how much thicker it makes the phone.
like a side by side height difference
bobturismo said:
Same here.
Real curious to see how much thicker it makes the phone.
like a side by side height difference
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I have posted some comparison shots in this review thread.
To be honest though, I didn't like the Brushed Aluminium all that much.. ended up giving it to a co-worker and ordering another TPU Matte Back Black.
Got my tough case today for Christmas. Must say that I love it. The tpu I had wasn't bad but the added protection and grip of this case is much better! Comparable to an otterbox commuter series. Not super bulky like the defender series.
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TPU CASE FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S II SPRINT EPIC 4G TOUCH
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-S-LIN...Accessories&hash=item45ff211461#ht_1507wt_972
free shipping and only $2.49
Nice find and the price is very cheap.
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I have this case it's excellent. Fit is very good and it's very light. The sides have a little texture which makes it easier to grip and the button covers provide just enough resistance that I no longer have pushes happening when it's in my pocket. I was skeptical when I ordered it but I really can't think of anything I'd change about it - it's a fantastic case at a ridiculously good price.
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I have this case it's excellent. Fit is very good and it's very light. The sides have a little texture which makes it easier to grip and the button covers provide just enough resistance that I no longer have pushes happening when it's in my pocket. I was skeptical when I ordered it but I really can't think of anything I'd change about it - it's a fantastic case at a ridiculously good price.
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Same here and same price on Amazon!
I got mine about a week ago. Paid $1.99. Absolutely the best case for that price! Nice and snug with great texture on the sides for grip. Highly recommend!
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Jess813 said:
Same here and same price on Amazon!
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Got a link for this on Amazon? I could only find this case for $10 on Amazon.com
Its the case Im rockin right now and it feels nice. Obviously it doesn't make a huge difference, maybe its in my mind, but i even removed the battery cover. Just my phone and the case. Works nicely on heat too
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Just bought it now time for it to come in.
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I think im going to order this sucker right now!
Wonder how this one stacks up against the $10 one from Diztronic? I have that model and it's also a pretty nice case. Think I'll go ahead and jump on one as well. But I'm still looking for something in the Aegis/Commuter range for protection. Anyone seen either of these two floating around? For some reason, I'm just not feeling the Case Mate offering. Maybe I should re-think that!
Is it that same one as this one: http://www.amazon.com/S-Line-Shell-Samsung-Galaxy-Sprint/dp/B005U30660/ ?
all these people have the case but no pics?
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all these people have the case but no pics?
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I placed an order, I'll post pics when it comes in^^
Shipping says it'll take 2-11 business days tho...
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Is it that same one as this one: http://www.amazon.com/S-Line-Shell-Samsung-Galaxy-Sprint/dp/B005U30660/ ?
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I ordered 2 of those just now! Mainly because of the excellent reviews
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Is it that same one as this one: http://www.amazon.com/S-Line-Shell-Samsung-Galaxy-Sprint/dp/B005U30660/ ?
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Looks identical - I expect they all come from the same factory in any case. But why get it from amazon for $7.50 when you can get it on ebay for $2?
Just ordered my Epic Touch from Amazon yesterday (upgrading from an Evo 4G).. figured at this price, it'll at least be good enough to use until I find one that I like better... if I dont like this one
Whoo got the the case today and it feels amazing on the hands.
I sometimes think the phone is to thin and I can't grab it so well. I have used it for an hour now and I could already feel myself enjoying using my phone alot better.
The phone has some grooves on the sides that feels pretty snug and some what rugged.. Maybe it's so it doesn't slip out of your pocket. Which will benefit me since I use the phone for music and the gym alot.
Now I can lay my phone down on the counter with worrying about scratching the screen or the camera
Overall looks
4.5/5
Feel
5/5
I bought it off the link the op posted and they shipped it out fast.. (united states) I received it in 3days
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My case just got in and it looks/feels great. It feels snug on the phone and adds just enough etrxa thickness and grip. Thanks OP. I will try and post pics later.
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This is the one that I got. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260906405487?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649. It took a little while for shipping but how do you complain about $2 for this case. Still my favorite case so far. Anyways, just my .02 cents worth
That's the same one I have
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I've been looking at this case for the past week and have been on the fence about ordering it. Thanks for the review, it looks really good.
Are the sides of the case sturdy or flimsy? By that I mean the part of the case that touches the sides of the screen. I've seen a lot of tpu cases where the sides are really soft and flimsy.... Pet peeve of mine. I like them to be sturdy.
I hope I'm describing that we'll enough for you to know what I'm talking about.
Thanks!
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Where can I purchase this? Does it come in white?
There wasn't a link in the description in the youtube video or here. Anyone have one? Thanks
rickstermar555 said:
Where can I purchase this? Does it come in white?
There wasn't a link in the description in the youtube video or here. Anyone have one? Thanks
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Well he did say he got his at Sprint 13 seconds into the video.
rickstermar555 said:
Where can I purchase this? Does it come in white?
There wasn't a link in the description in the youtube video or here. Anyone have one? Thanks
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Based onthe video this seems to be the same as the Technocel HybriGel Cover with Holster for Samsung Galaxy S III that's on Amazon and elsewhere. And yes, it shows that it's available in white.
I just looked at the case at a Sprint store. It's actually nicer looking in person than it is in the vid. The case fits into the holster VERY tightly. I passed on it for now though.
It is very sturdy. It is so sturdy that you have to be careful when removing it. It pulls off the battery cover sometimes. I hope this helps
It isn't available on line. but there is a link to a similar case in a post above. Otherwise check out the sprint stores.
Stephen1125 said:
Are the sides of the case sturdy or flimsy? By that I mean the part of the case that touches the sides of the screen. I've seen a lot of tpu cases where the sides are really soft and flimsy.... Pet peeve of mine. I like them to be sturdy.
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Paid too much for this case in store at sprint on the original launch date.
It is a very sturdy and well made case. the sides are not flimsy by any means. The buttons are covered and while this makes the power button really stiff, it offers great protection for a low profile case. Most of the bulk added is around the edge.
I paid 30.00 for a case that sells for 15 on amazon, But it really is worth the buy.
Thanks for the reply, I'm going to order one from amazon.
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I got this case from sprint last week and I hate it...its way to snug and the clip feels cheap.can't wait for the otter box defender or the Seidio case which is out NOW!
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
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I got this case from sprint last week and I hate it...its way to snug and the clip feels cheap.can't wait for the otter box defender or the Seidio case which is out NOW!
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-active-ks-case-holster-black-p/bd2-hk3ssgs3k-bk.htm
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Yea but $54?? That's kinda crazy!
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Stephen1125 said:
Yea but $54?? That's kinda crazy!
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Well otterbox is $50 so I guess $54 is not much more. I just rather buy something that feels like its not going to break if I cough to hard. Lol
If they come up on Amazon for around $30-40 ill grab one.
I wish they had some more pictures though... From the ones on the Site it looks to be more of a otterbox commuter style case ($34) but with a kickstand and belt clip.
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So I'm browsing through the electronics section at Wal-Mart looking for a wireless mouse and I happen to stumble upon a new case for our phone. At first I'm thinking, "Oh, so now we have an Otterbox Defender!" Then I look at the box and it's a Body Glove!
I looked online for this case, but cannot even find it on the Body Glove website. I took a few pictures of it. It looks pretty good. It's a little bulky, but not too much. Very sturdy. The case is three parts - two for the inner hard plastic and one for the outer rubber-like shell. It's much easier to install than the Otterbox cases, but really feels just as protective - for less as well (paid less than $40). I said "Defender-like", so yes it comes with a holster - and it's almost identical to the Defender holsters.
Have any of you guys seen this case in any local stores? It feels like a pretty good one.
I haven't seen one in stores yet...because i have not been looking for one. I will see if i can find it...
What's the product number and can you post pictures of box it came in
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dachinaman said:
What's the product number and can you post pictures of box it came in
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I'm using the D30 Impact case and in my opinion it's the best case out....It has saved my phone MANY times..!!
Good Luck and if you have any questions please get in touch!!
Same here! Had it ever since I got this phone
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That's cool...
OK, here are photos of the case this thread is talking about. Not much info on the case itself, and I threw the box away pretty quickly.
I took pictures of the box in the store. Its like $38. They show up fine in my gallery, so not sure why tapatalk is turning them sideways.
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Apparently this is very new. Military tested specs, and it feels and looks much better than the Otterbox. I'm using a Thunderbolt for work with the Otterbox Defender. They look similar from a distance, but the look and feel in your hands is not even close. They also had one for the GS3. After several days of use, this has to be the best looking, best feeling, sleekest (relatively speaking, of course) heavy duty shock resistant case I've owned (and I've owned quite a few over the years).
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Got this today and just luving it. Had the Body Glove Diamond white case before and it was a good quality but the Tough Suit case is perfect. Not too thick, built like a tank, this is the new batmobile from Christian Bale's Batman Trilogy if the other thin and slick cases are the stealthy slick batmobiles from the past xD
How are the buttons? Are they nice and tactile or stiff and mushy? That's what's bugging me about the D30 Impact case. The buttons are way too stiff and mushy (and before someone says I should hit the gym, I'm no chump. I can press them just fine, it's just annoying).
Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Whi...727&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=290717667572& I think I'll review it once I get it.
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I'm using the D30 Impact case and in my opinion it's the best case out....It has saved my phone MANY times..!!
Good Luck and if you have any questions please get in touch!!
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I'm using this case as well and it fits perfectly and adds the exact amount of weight and size to it. Only thing was I got ripped off haha I think I paid 20 something for it and saw it on amazon for less than half of that. But I needed a case asap.
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Just ordered one of these http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-Whi...727&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=290717667572& I think I'll review it once I get it.
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My co-worker has one of these on his black T989, he's happy with it, however I don't believe he's ever really dropped it so no drop-test experience with it. Oh, and those cases were also being sold at the T-Mobile store, for $29.95 label, no discount for clearing stock.
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My co-worker has one of these on his black T989, he's happy with it, however I don't believe he's ever really dropped it so no drop-test experience with it. Oh, and those cases were also being sold at the T-Mobile store, for $29.95 label, no discount for clearing stock.
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they look pretty beefy compared to mine and when i dropped mine it was fine the only thing that looks off in the pictures is that it doesnt look completely snug.
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they look pretty beefy compared to mine and when i dropped mine it was fine the only thing that looks off in the pictures is that it doesnt look completely snug.
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That's because the t989 shown in the case is cardboard
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That's because the t989 shown in the case is cardboard
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say whaaaaat?! hahaha! I didnt even notice :silly:
Got my Body Glove Diamond case a week ago and reviewed it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004609
I also bought the black body glove case at Walmart and after 24 hours I'm loving it. The only gripe I had was the built in screen protector. I have zagg so I took a razor knife and cut it out. Couldn't ask for a better case.
I want one of these cases, but I can't find it anywhere.
Love my seidio active case and holster. Better than my old phones otterbox!
Just saying!
Like many of us, after buying the n7 the search for the prefect accessories for it started. In my case it was a search for a screen protector and a case. The screen protector was an easy find because I've been using spigen screen protectors on my devices for several years. Spigen hasn't disappointed. The spigen screen protector is excellent and fulfills my needs.
The next accessory required some trial and error. Do I want a case or a sleeve? I knew that I wanted minimum added bulk. So, I bought a moko ultra slim case and a ceocase leather envelope pouch I found on eBay. I tried the moko for a week. Although it is a good case, I realized that I prefer a naked n7. This led me to buy a dbrand skin. The dbrand skin is simply great. The fit is superb. It adds a touch of color (I got a yellow) and minimizes fingerprints on the back plate. It adds no bulk to the n7.
The ceocase leather pouch is a sleek and simple envelope style pouch that has a magnetic catch. The interior is felt lined making the n7 easy to slide in and out of the pouch. The pouch is well stitched and precision cut. It offers a good good amount of bump and scratch protection.
I am now set. I have essentially a naked n7 that has a decent degree of scratch protection. The n7 lives in a nice leather pouch when it is not being used. I am loving it.
Cool story bro. Where's the pics?
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Cool story bro. Where's the pics?
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Exactly. Pics or it didn't happen.
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Cool story bro. Where's the pics?
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Exactly. Pics or it didn't happen on QUOTE]
Except for the ceocase, there are plenty pics of the n7, spigen and dbrand on the forum. However, I'll add to the accessory porn when I get a chance tomorrow.
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Except for the ceocase, there are plenty pics of the n7, spigen and dbrand on the forum. However, I'll add to the accessory porn when I get a chance tomorrow.
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Well there are also plenty of other posts and stories on this forum. If you're going to post an epic tale might as well add some pics to show off the setup. It does seem like a pretty nifty minimalist setup.
Always bought Gelaskin but it seems like this dbrand "WOOD" vinyl will look sick ... Just bit confused if i should buy only the front or both side ? Any suggestions
Ok, here are the photos I promised of my setup. Sorry for the delay. I hope you enjoy the accessory porn.
Photos explained:
The first pic is the N7 with the Spigen screen protector.
The second pic is the dbrand yellow skin.
The third pic is the Ceocase red leather envelope pouch with the N7 inserted.
The last pic is the pouch with the N7 partially inserted.
No offense, but that case looks like a women's wallet
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No offense, but that case looks like a women's wallet
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How anti-climatic...
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fstbusa said:
No offense, but that case looks like a women's wallet
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Ha ha ha
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fstbusa said:
No offense, but that case looks like a women's wallet
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None taken. I was curious and got an opinion from my wife as to whether she thought the leather pouch/wallet was a woman's wallet. She disagreed. She said it was too big and not ornate enough to qualify as one. In fact, she commented that it was reminiscent of a style of travel wallet she has seen by Coach leathers for men. Regardless, the macho side of me finds it is to be simple and quite functional for the N7. I'll let the feminine side of me appreciate the looks. :laugh:
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None taken. I was curious and got an opinion from my wife as to whether she thought the leather pouch/wallet was a woman's wallet. She disagreed. She said it was too big and not ornate enough to qualify as one. In fact, she commented that it was reminiscent of a style of travel wallet she has seen by Coach leathers for men. Regardless, the macho side of me finds it is to be simple and quite functional for the N7. I'll let the feminine side of me appreciate the looks. :laugh:
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It is a nice shade of red.... :fingers-crossed:
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It is a nice shade of red.... :fingers-crossed:
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It does come in a more mundane and conservative black or brown.
My Setup:
No Case
No Screen Protector
any other way, is far from simple. with the rubberized back, it aint getting scratched. and the front? it's not like a phone which is always in your pocket. which means, the chances of it being scratched are a lot slimmer. I never use screen protectors on any tablet i own. nor case lol
Does that case come with a shoulder strap?
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Does that case come with a shoulder strap?
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No shoulder strap.
Illumishield screen protector + Poetic Slimline for me.
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Does that case come with a shoulder strap?
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No silly, it comes with a fanny pack strap.
I've been unsure how exactly I want to cover this thing up. Case, skin, nothing? I'm undecided at this point so I appreciate all of these threads to help steer me in one direction or another.
The Roocase is on sale, looks great. 5 shipped. I bought one. I also have a Moko slim and Portenzo. All sweet cases.
The Portenzo hard book case is expensive but high quality, where the Moko and Roocase are cheap and may last 6 mo. I don't speak experience since they are new to me, but judging by my Poetic last gen.
I'd definitely recommend a slim case with a flap. It just feels more durable and tossable. Also just the ease of just flipping it open and it turning on.
A sleeve is good for travel for luggage but daily usage.
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