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Cases finally showing up on eBay

I've been searching every couple days since the phone was released only to find the shields, glare protectors, and skins... Finally they have the low cost cases that many users have come to love...
Judging by the looks on some, I'm not saying they are grade A, but having bought some for past phones, they are comparable to some of the $30 cases sold at some retailers
Example: cgi.ebay.com/Red-Hard-Snap-Case-Samsung-Captivate-AT-T-/270618346984?pt=PDA_Accessories {Sorry can't post links}

This is the same case (and seller) I have except mine is black. It looks, works, and feels great... Though it is a little hard to take off once it's on.
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whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.

eatkabab said:
whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.
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if the material you're describing is what I'm imagining (and as counter-intuitive as it sounds) it's rubberized crystal cases. (like the one in the first link)
it doesn't feel "rubbery", it feels smooth and soft-textured. nothing at all like the rubber you'd find on a shoe or tire.

eatkabab said:
whats that case material called thats like not the rubbery silicone, but not a hard case? Its like a soft plastic that doesn't have a rubber texture.
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I believe you are thinking of TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes)? It's generally a material that is flexible but very smooth, and usually translucent.
Unfortunately I don't think there are any TPU cases yet for Captivate, but I think they are coming (they have them for the standard Galaxy S / Vibrant), but that's what I am waiting for as well.

pinoymutt said:
I believe you are thinking of TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethanes)? It's generally a material that is flexible but very smooth, and usually translucent.
Unfortunately I don't think there are any TPU cases yet for Captivate, but I think they are coming (they have them for the standard Galaxy S / Vibrant), but that's what I am waiting for as well.
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yeah! whats the trade name for that stuff? Lexon or something, no?

eatkabab said:
yeah! whats the trade name for that stuff? Lexon or something, no?
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Per Wikipedia, they have several trade names (but seems mostly from Pharma)
ELASTOLLAN (BASF & Elastogran)
PEARLTHANE (Merquinsa)
DESMOPAN (Bayer)
PELLETHANE (Dow Chemical) Sold to Lubrizol.
ESTANE (Lubrizol)
IROGRAN (Huntsman)
But in terms of cases, the only trade name I know of is that I believe Amzer calls their line of TPU cases "Luxe." Other places usually refer to the cases either as TPU or "Flexi Skin."
I'm personally waiting on the "Luxe" line from Amzer to be released at the end of the month for the Captivate.
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm

I got the black version of this case and I'd say it's by far more attractive and more protective than the overpriced crap they have at the AT&T store.
I attached some pictures. Yeah, I rigged up a cradle for the phone out of some large zip-ties, and I must say, it works great. Don't be dissin'!

Yep, that's exactly the same one I have. The one thing I would say to notice about this is, that without a screen protector, and if you keep it in your pocket... this case just seems to be a "force dirt to collect in certain places" device. (Keep it in your pocket for a day or two and then take it off and see how much dirt is chilling out under your case)

cpc71783 said:
I got the black version of this case and I'd say it's by far more attractive and more protective than the overpriced crap they have at the AT&T store.
I attached some pictures. Yeah, I rigged up a cradle for the phone out of some large zip-ties, and I must say, it works great. Don't be dissin'!
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Dude, that is an AWESOME zip-tie stand! EXCELLENT work!

Mmm.. I'm thinking of getting this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Captivate-i897-New-Accessory-Case-Cover-/140438789201?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2551wt_1137
or this one:
cgi.ebay.com/Rubber-Black-Hard-Case-Cover-Samsung-Captivate-i897-/350383516190?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_2394wt_911
what do you guys think would be good

pinoymutt said:
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I'm personally waiting on the "Luxe" line from Amzer to be released at the end of the month for the Captivate.
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm
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Thats the one I want as well. Mainly cuz its got some cushion like the silicone ones but doesn't stick in your pocket like the silicone ones...
Only problem I have with it is the pattern on it. Its a nice pattern, but coming from the world of bberry, its been done and over done. I feel it might look a little busy with the translucency/being able to see all the original case detail under it.

any private messages with links to a case would be much appreciated. My captivate is due to touchdown on Monday.

Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
I originally owned the Body Glove, but was somewhat disappointed while testing GPS fixes to learn that it actually reduced GPS reception. I'm hoping the translucent/non-black Luxe will fit the bill.

K-mart Shopper said:
Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
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Has anyone actually received one of these Amzer cases? Can they please just let us know how they like it?
Much appreciated

K-mart Shopper said:
Amzer Luxe style gel cases are available now at fommy dot com.
I originally owned the Body Glove, but was somewhat disappointed while testing GPS fixes to learn that it actually reduced GPS reception. I'm hoping the translucent/non-black Luxe will fit the bill.
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can anyone else confirm this?

pinoymutt said:
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88849.htm
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I believe this is available now. This looks very nice. Much better then the all black. Prob order it tonite.
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Is there another place I can get the hard snap on cases other than ebay? Keep trying to catch them with some in stock at the store and they never have them...and I'm sure they are like $30 there...

Case-Mate has released a T989 Barely There Case

Just FYI
**UPDATE**
I know not many of you are into the minimal protection/"Flare" cases, so there's another way you can contribute to Case-mate extending the T989 case lineup. Goto Case-mate's Facebook page and click on the Feedback link on the left column. Search for T989 Cases and vote for it. Obviously, you can see where I'm getting at. If we can get enough votes, it would convince Case-mate to extend the lineup.

If you use the promo code "fblike20". You can get it for $20 shipped.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium

So I go to the case-mate website, I see casemate selling a cool ass Marvel comics cases for Iphone 4/4s and I search for the t-mo case and I see this crap case! I want a god damn Iron Man Case.

too bad it only comes in the boring black color, otherwise i'd try one.

On the site it does say it comes in metallic silver but its not listed yet. I will be picking that one up when it is released.

looks no different from the incipio feather cases except incipio offers more colors

People were reporting fitting problems with the Incipio case though.

Looks very similar to the diztronic amazon case....

Thanks for the heads up, been wanting another case to keep in my rotation... a pity only black atm

ArcticWolf91 said:
People were reporting fitting problems with the Incipio case though.
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Im very happy with my Incipio case and the fitting is perfect .. But i'll try this one aswell too see the difference.

Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.

Yeah, I was hoping for a POP! case but it's obvious Case-mate doesn't see much promise in the T989 and wanted to test the waters. Hopefully spreading the word would result in enough purchases for them to release more colors or more cases x(>.<)x

kvizz said:
Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.
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Are you kidding? How does a slim form fitting case look worse than those thick wrap around cases?

ArcticWolf91 said:
Are you kidding? How does a slim form fitting case look worse than those thick wrap around cases?
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It just looks weird to be honest, dislike the open parts like the top and bottom.
Doesn't really provide protection from drops...
I LOVE the D30 case. It doesn't really add any bulk, I think it makes it more comfortable in my hands and it definitely provides the added protection.
It's either no protection and a naked phone or if I was going to use a case I'd use something that actually provided protection.
Just my .02 cents. We all have different opinions, no hate.

kvizz said:
Dang, how come the T989 has the least cases
Welp, thanks, but I dislike snap on cases. They don't look that great to be honest.
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You should see the htc amaze, it's like the phone was never made lol

I hope they release this case for t989(brushed aluminum). skip to 3minute mark .best case I've seen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzNVoM6CRmI

I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-

ArcticWolf91 said:
I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-
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same here....what a hassle.

ArcticWolf91 said:
I just received mine and it's the wrong case. It looks like the case for the international or ATT GS2. Have to return. -__-
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jeffquach said:
same here....what a hassle.
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sorry to hear about the hassle, but please do post pictures and comments when you receive the correct one.

Just a heads up, sign up for Case-Mate's VIP club on facebook and get a 50% off coupon

air cooling case for GN. (pic inside)

Actually, I really dont know how to describe such case.
Since there many holes on the back and might be help for to cool down GN.
So I just call it air cooling case.
There're also other kind of case with holes on ebay and taobao. But they are
too rough and too ugly. Usually cost around 3RMB,but u won't want to put it
on your GN which might scratch ur GN.
I bought this one around 10USD. And the color is green with little bit metal
feeling.
The only disadvantage is: It won't fit with 2000mah battery. So u can only use
1750mah battery with it.

looks nice. could you post a link?

Link please

here it is.
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=16457320483

Found it
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SAM..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item3a74838c1a

Very nice looking mesh case and didn't know they made them. If you're worried about heat i would just undervolt the nexus. But this definitely gives it a unique look.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-SAM...-LOOK-COOL-MESH-VENT-CASE-COVER-/251062880001
Black one looks great! Might pick one up... Kinda pricey for a generic though.
Seems cheaper from the company: http://www.anymode.com/shop/goods/goods_view.php?goodsno=12347476
But I don't read Korean enough/at all to figure out if they ship to Canada or how to checkout.

Anymode cannot be considered generic
"Anymode, a privately held company founded in Korea in 2007, has the strong affiliation with Samsung Electronics for key accessories supplier globally."
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Also is it just me or did anyone else notice it does not have an opening for the Pogo pins?

Point taken. Now find it for me somewhere that's cheap

osm0sis said:
Point taken. Now find it for me somewhere that's cheap
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Plenty of cheap ones.
These are called "Mesh snap on" cases.
Here's for the GSM Nexus: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=i9250+mesh&_sacat=0
$1.92
There's no "snap on mesh" cases for the Verizon, they're more fully formed so it's not cheap.
$7-$9 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=i515+mesh&_sacat=0&_odkw=i9250+mesh&_osacat=0

Those are the cheap feeling ones the OP described. I was asking for a link to a cheaper site for the Anymode version the OP recommended. Thanks though!

99.9% anti-bacterial
Nice!

this is not going to cool your phone, you are adding another layer of plastic to trap heat. do you cool yourself by wearing a sweater?

neotekz said:
this is not going to cool your phone, you are adding another layer of plastic to trap heat. do you cool yourself by wearing a sweater?
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The "air cooling" is just a term to describe this case. Just a comparison
between other TPU or silicon case.
Of course no case is the coolest!

osm0sis said:
Those are the cheap feeling ones the OP described. I was asking for a link to a cheaper site for the Anymode version the OP recommended. Thanks though!
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Like I post in the beginning. I got it from Taobao,which is the cheapest source.

Look a little like nillkin hard case, I have the one with brown color with around 7$
http://www.casesss.com/product.aspx?model=62&pid=337

Saintfyre said:
99.9% anti-bacterial
Nice!
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Where do you see this?

Anymode Galaxy Nexus Cool Case
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Where do you see this?
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Right there on the box!
Great case! I ended up getting it from eBay since I can't read Korean/Chinese nor trust signing up with credit card info to foreign websites I don't understand. Nice matte finish on the black one here. Feels solid, snug and good in the hand. The wrap-around to the front leaves just enough of a gap between housing and screen that edge-to-edge screen protectors should work nicely. And the design and materials seem excellent for signal, WiFi and NFC (unlike my last case)! Would definitely buy again.
Very, very pleased... now I just need my Fantom tempered glass screen protector:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/25298-ho...erested-in-a-tempered-glass-screen-protector/

nxt said:
There's no "snap on mesh" cases for the Verizon, they're more fully formed so it's not cheap.
$7-$9 http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=i515+mesh&_sacat=0&_odkw=i9250+mesh&_osacat=0
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Those ones don't really count. The pictures show a full case with the snap on mesh that goes over it. So the mesh on those cases is just for looks.

My issue with these mesh cases is that dust collects in the holes REALLY easily. :\

Rock cases for the nexus?

was browsing the internet earlier looking for a new case for the phone and came across this website. The cases look to be in good shape and if you can forgive all the typos (obviously from China) it sounds like they are decent quality. Has anyone used one before? I bought it off a third party unfortunately, so I don't know yet if I made a good decision but it was only twenty bucks so if it falls through i'm not out much. What do you think? http://rockphone.cn/en/products_det...5&id=1013&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0

automaddux said:
was browsing the internet earlier looking for a new case for the phone and came across this website. The cases look to be in good shape and if you can forgive all the typos (obviously from China) it sounds like they are decent quality. Has anyone used one before? I bought it off a third party unfortunately, so I don't know yet if I made a good decision but it was only twenty bucks so if it falls through i'm not out much. What do you think? http://rockphone.cn/en/products_det...5&id=1013&year=0&month=0&pmenuid=0&pbrandid=0
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looks kinda cheesy... I wouldn't trust that case to a 4ft fall...

moogtheartist said:
looks kinda cheesy... I wouldn't trust that case to a 4ft fall...
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well, true. I didn't purchase this particular case it was a book-flip case like the SGIII has. Still not sure if it was a good idea but oh well.
http://www.cyber-mon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Case-Big-City-Flip-Book-Leather-rock190-29488.htm
this is the actual case I bought.

I like the second Flip Book style much more, also much nicer colors.

Not my type of case i dont see the point of having a flap in the way all the time. But thats just me!

automaddux said:
well, true. I didn't purchase this particular case it was a book-flip case like the SGIII has. Still not sure if it was a good idea but oh well.
http://www.cyber-mon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Case-Big-City-Flip-Book-Leather-rock190-29488.htm
this is the actual case I bought.
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well man I mean, I do like the style of the flap design... I'm just worried about dropping mine... I have the Otterbox Defender, and believe it or not... it too has it's defects!!! My phone has been untouched... but man my case is getting torn up!!!

Looking for Apple Smartcase / Google Pixel Case texture/feel

Hey guys, I like the silicone (not hard plastic) type of feel to the case - any recommendations for something similar to the Apple smartcase/Google Pixel cases? They have a really tight fit, add little bulk, and are _very_ grippy most importantly (to me anyway).
Thanks in advance

have you checked out the ones from nillkin? i ordered them off aliexpress and waiting for it still but i haven't even gotten the phone yet. lolol.
i trust my nillkin cases, they're always great quality and guards my phone well. the v20 ones has the port protectors as well. the other which i used for my OPO comes with the tactile exterior.
search it up on your fav search engine since i don't know if i can post the links around.

I'm really likeing this one, not as bulky as my Ringke case and A LOT grippier too.

nest75068 said:
I'm really likeing this one, not as bulky as my Ringke case and A LOT grippier too.
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Which one?

MMac said:
Which one?
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Apparantly my link didn't post. It is the Obliq one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/accessories/obliq-lg-v20-flex-pro-tpu-case-2-99-t3488708
It is my daily driver and has been since I got it.

nest75068 said:
Apparantly my link didn't post. It is the Obliq one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/accessories/obliq-lg-v20-flex-pro-tpu-case-2-99-t3488708
It is my daily driver and has been since I got it.
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thanks buddy I ordered it up!

Screw that. Where are the live cases like Google had for the 5X/6P and current pixels. And no I don't want one of those NFC stickers with several buttons. I want it built into case and preferably custom like the live case. Can't go wrong with unique and functional.