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Rearthusa Extremely thin case(+Screen Protector) for our Galaxy Note

Ive done business with them in the past with my sgs2. I ordered about 5 different cases and used there matte screen protectors with no issues. I emailed them a month ago to release something for the galaxy note and they came through. Very high quality cases and screen protectors. Will post update once I recieve mine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...cessories&hash=item41609d223e#ht_15433wt_1031
pictures.
http://myrearthusa.com/product_images/spec_images/galaxy_note_slim_prd.jpg
video of the case for sgs2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME6e-hK9w0E

That material looks very slippery. Are the sides "grippy?"

I love the headphone jack and micro USB caps to protect it from dust! Might grab a metallic color one!

I want their Steel Bumper series on my Note.

I like to looks of this. Does anyone have this case yet? I know it is silicone but is it more rigid than a regular tpu case?

planoman said:
I like to looks of this. Does anyone have this case yet? I know it is silicone but is it more rigid than a regular tpu case?
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I ordered it last night from Louisiana. I'll post up a short review when it arrives.

Just ordered mine too, looks great ! thanks for posting

Any one received the case yet?

***there is no tether included with the Rearth Note case even though it says so****
Dear ericshmerick,
Hi,
I'm really sorry for the confusion. Our design made a mistake on the
detail description. However, this Kit does not have a lanyard with the
package. We are still working on an accessories option so that you can
purchase a lanyard separately. I hope this help. If you have any other
questions feel free to let me know.
Regards
Charlie
-rearthusa
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So in other words, they advertised to include a 0.5 cent part but will instead offer if later for sale even though it's advertised as included.
Keep it classy rearth. No sale for me (and it was in my cart ready to purchase).

wow, that looks amazing.

I received my case last week. Unlike my great experience with sgs2, I received a damaged retail box and a case with buff marks all over it. Was very unhappy but they are sending me a brand new one now. Will post a short review when I receive the new one.
Like the poster above stated it does not come with a lanyard. Screen protector is pretty good though.

Just a few quick pics. Came in the mail today. Overall has a nice fit to it. The case is quite slick(slippery), yet feels okay in the hands because of the lack of lip around the entire face. It does get smudged quickly and it is noticible. It is a soft silicon type but much more rigid once on and the slickness actually helps the feel of the unit gliding in and out of your pocket.
Around the case basically the button areas are cutout and the sides are half covered by this(bumper part) of the case, hence no lip on the sides.
The top and bottom both have a decent lip to allow faceplanting of the Note. And the Stereo Headphone port and Micro Usb both have plugs to keep the dust away, very nice touch.
The screen protector is also better than the 5pk for $4.00 ebay special, as it has the entire face covered with the exception of the ft cam notch where it is blank in the space right above the cam itself.
In the first pic my I4 with Cleave Aluminum Bumper is shown for size along with the Note with Rearth case.

This case is quite nice. I basically echo everything previously said.
It's kind of a pain to get off if you need to change the battery though, but that goes for most hard cases like this I guess. I already have a screen protector on so I'm not touching the one that came with the case yet.
- Frank

I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase. I paid $28.00 for a case that is sub-par to the hard shell Nillkin I bought for about $10. The case is slick, shiny, easily smudged, and provides absolutely NO protection to the Note. If there was a single good thing I could say about it, it is the fact that it IS thin. It's like having no case at all. At the very least, they could have made it a matte finish. It's worth about $10.
This is about the 3rd or 4th different brand of case I have tried for my Note.
Save your money.

I agree with yeahmon. This case is expensive!!!
Go get a Nillkin ultra slim hard case instead. Only US$9.99 and comes with a screen protector too. Free shipping.
http://www.obostore.com/Nillkin-Ult...Faceplate-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-p-3357.html
I bought one and measured it. Only about 11mm thick. Great and nice fitting case with good quality material.
More colours at a slightly higher price at US$12.49.
http://www.obostore.com/Nillkin-Shi...Faceplate-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-p-3356.html
US$27.99? I can buy 2 cases and have change left.
There are a lot of nice hard cases in obostore at a really good price. Go take a look guys and gals.

a matte version does exist
yeahmon said:
I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase.
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At the very least, they could have made it a matte finish. It's worth about $10.
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I have ordered this case as well but can not yet comment on it's quality, or lack thereof, since it has not yet reached me.
I will certainly comment on that once I have some experience.
They do have a matte finished black case though.
In fact I ordered a matte one, even though I visually prefer the shiny black version (they call it noble black). To avoid exactly the problems you are describing (easily smudged and scratched). As said, I can not comment on this actually being the case and certainly will report back on this.

yeahmon said:
I just got mine yesterday, and I have to say I am EXTREMELY disappointed in my purchase. I paid $28.00 for a case that is sub-par to the hard shell Nillkin I bought for about $10. The case is slick, shiny, easily smudged, and provides absolutely NO protection to the Note.
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What case are you comparing it to? The one in ddeath's post?
Compared to that Nillkin case, the Ringke case offers better protection since the bottom has zero protection on the nillkin case. It's not only covered on the Ringke case but the Ringke also has caps for the headphone/usb ports so you don't get lint in them.
Yes, the Nillkin case is cheaper. And I also shouldn't have gotten the shiny case. But from a protection standpoint it's exactly as advertised. I don't understand the dissapointment.
I'll probably use this case as a daily driver and swap it with a thicker, higher protection case for 'heavy days' (trips or whatever).
- Frank

Disregard this post

I bought their case two weeks ago, and I am reasonably happy with it. I bought the one with "matte black" finish, so it was not slippery. Feels pretty solid in hand, actually.
All the cutouts on the case are very precise. The rubber caps help a lot. But as everyone said, the lanyard was missing, so I emailed their support and they sent me a lanyard in a separate mail very shortly. The lanyard looks exactly like what the photo shows, but I don't know how to attach the lanyard, because the case was so tight, I don't see a hole where I can attach the string. If anyone knows, please enlighten me.
Because the case is so slim, I feel its primary purpose is to prevent scratches on the front, side and back in daily use. But I personally would doubt its shock absorption capability when you drop it.

This case is more for people who like to go naked. It adds no extra bulk to the note. And it will protect it from some small drops. It will protect from the housing getting scratched.
Its not for people who need maximum protection but for people who want something that's barely there.
GALAXY NOTE

Video Review: Rearth Ringke Slim Lite case

Hey fellas,
Got my hands on the Rearth Ringke Slim Lite case today, this is a thin snapback shell that protects the back and sides of your S3. Made of a polycarbonate material, it features a matte coating that feels terrific in the hand. Adds a good amount of grip, although it gets a little dirty with fingerprints. I really have nothing bad to say about this case apart from it lacks drop protection, I highly recommend it!
Check out the full review below:

nice video mate keep them coming. looks like a nice cheap case

I bought this case for my S3 and like it quite a bit. Nice review.

Just placed my order for this case. Thanks for the review.

I ordered this case too. Not sure if coupon is still valid but "freeshiping" for free shipping on your order
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Nice review man.
My biggest concern with that case is that it doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone from scratches. It's not meant for drop protection so why not go with a cheap TPU case instead? At least the TPU case would be able to cover the top and bottom of the phone to prevent scratches.

Poetik said:
Nice review man.
My biggest concern with that case is that it doesn't protect the top or bottom of the phone from scratches. It's not meant for drop protection so why not go with a cheap TPU case instead? At least the TPU case would be able to cover the top and bottom of the phone to prevent scratches.
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I hear ya, it's all personal preference. I only put these videos out to help others make their decisions, but in the end they have to choose based on what they like. A lot of people would go with a cheap TPU case, but others prefer an ultra-slim case.

Just bought the white one was looking for a thin case.

Love the feel of this case. Mine has fitment issues though. The cutouts on the side just barely clear the buttons and I can see white from the back plate in them. Going to contact Rearth today and see if this is normal.
Edit: Looking closely at their stock pictures, the fitment of the buttons in the cutouts is normal. I feel like they should be moved a millimeter or two towards the face of the phone. Cutouts for camera, flash, and speaker suffer the same issue also. Spare room on bottom and barely clears the item at the top.

i bought one and got it yesterday but i dont like it if someone wants it ill sell it for 10.00 and you pay shipping,let me know.
dang i hit reply and the whole site change,lol

I just got mine yesterday. It is a very sleek case, but not for my tastes. I need something with a little more protection because of work. It is a good case if you are always careful with your phone anyways. I do have to also comment that it is just as slick as the battery cover.

I would love a case like that with a matte white clear finish..

I got one too, and it is slim, which I like, but I just don't like it, but can't figure out why.

great review! I just post a thread talking about this case. I really like how thin it was, but the colors were too attractive to me. Do you ever use the strap included?

I have the black one and love it. Fits perfectly and doesn't add much as far as thickness is concerned.

i bought the alpine white one should be here in a day or so ..... ill give it a whirl :good:

Disappointed with my SGP Spigen Neo Hybrid Case

So after seeing pictures of it for a while and finally seeing peoples reviews for the case i finally bought the infinity white case. I already had a couple of ebay cases while i was waiting to get something a little more "premium" so i pulled the trigger on the Neo Hybrid. I received it today and have to say it is not what i expected.I already knew about the buttons being too sensitive and the case being more purple than blue so no surprises there, but being advertised as a tpu case i thought this would fit the phone much more tightly the way every tpu case ive ever bought off of ebay for $2 has felt. the tpu portion of the case was either made too large or from a different kind of material because it feels loose on the phone to me. the bumper that goes around the case is meant to keep the tpu tight to the phone, and perhaps add another layer of protection but it tpu along the front of the screen feels very loose and is even a bit sharp to the touch because of its square shape. this is the case i had been using for the past month and i loved the feel, but not so much the look of it. I actually couldnt decide which color i wanted and bought the orange one as well a couple of days ago and it looks like ill be sending them both back in favor of my $4 ebay case.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-PC-TP...670415?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6f7fe08f

Just a quick question, did you get the Neo Hybrid Lumi or the Color?

it was the color series with the purple/blue case and white bumper frame, now i have an orange lumi on order and i can only assume it is going to have the same feel to it. way more bummed about how loose the case feels and the way the rim around the screen is really jagged feeling and not rounded at all.

I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger

King Shady said:
I've got an orange Lumi coming in today, I'll post anything if it disappoints. They looks so damn good in the pictures, especially with the white GS3. I just had to pull the trigger
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the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof

I don't have one yet but I am very disappointed in the colour selection. How can you not have a black/black like all the others before it? The old ones never sagged on me so I personally want a black/black with the good old silicon and polycarbonate frame.
Don't see it happening though.

SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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misha25 said:
the case looks nice but be ready not to use it or modify it so the buttons work. I already emailed them and sent pics in. The little bumpers are way to high so it causes the sensitivity to go through the roof
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I emailed them about the button issue too. They seem to know about it and said I'm getting an updated version of the Color in mid-August.

lsv-1 said:
SGP products suck in terms of "fit", I had an ultra thin air for my SII, the worst case ever, since then I decided not to purchase sgp again.
Case Mate for the win!!! Very recommended!!! Great quality and fit!!!
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I ordered their leather pouch because I seriously loved their screen protectors. The pouch was so tight I had to use a razor blade to cut the seams to remove my phone. The pull tab broke off as I was trying to remove my phone with it.

i think theres something to be said for mass producing cases. all the generic ebay tpu cases seem to fit perfect, havent had an issue yet. they all fit nice and snug, cutouts are perfect, the buttons arent as tactile and clicky as more expensive cases but theyre still easy to press

I agree with the OP, I got the neo hybrid lumi in green and I think that this case just feels cheaply made, this is definitely not worth paying $26. My cheap tpu case I got off eBay for 3 bucks is 100 times better than this. The camera cut off holes for this aren't even properly aligned and the case does not fit the phone very well. And also with the issue with the buttons. I highly suggest that no one should buy this case. It's a terrible case and cheaply made and over priced. I'm disappointed with the way this case turned out. I put a bad review on SGPs website to warn other buyers but they would not even post my review. Screw you SGP lol
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Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.

Yonatanl2 said:
Was waiting for a review like this... really unsure if to order it.
How bulky is it in comparison to the Incipio Sillicrylic? I can't decide between the two.
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I highly suggest you go with the incipio case. The Sgp case is not worth it.
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Hey Angie have you had any other cases for your gs3? If you notice while the case is on the phone the bit that runs around the edge of the screen can be moved very easily. The band is what makes the case stick to the phone and difficult to take off. My dislike is with the actual tpu case. Which is much more flimsy and soft than most tpu cases

no the band is the only thing that fits the phone well, im referring to the bit on tpu that sticks out past the band around the edge of the front glass, if you nudge it at all its very lose and also is very angular and uncomfortable to touch

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that is so weird because i have no issues with the cameras and holes not aligning with the cutouts, as you can see from the pictures. And the fit is very snug. This is my first SGP case purchase so did I just get lucky? I haven't use the Incipio so I cant compare the two but in terms of bulkiness, I don't find this to be bulky at all. it's very thin and sleek. However, if you are looking for something that's very durable, this might not be the case for you.
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Yeah I think you did get lucky, because the cut out on mine was not even centered like how it is with yours. The holes on mine came down more to where the camera, lights and speakers are. And in the front, the top part of the tpu covered the silver bezel but hardly covered the bottom part. Close enough to where it looks like the tpu was sagging. I was so pissed that I literally wanted to cover the case in gasoline and burn it for how ****ty, it was lol. I honestly think that the feel of the case just feels so cheap. I have a few other tpu cases I purchased on eBay at a much cheaper price that felt more of a high quality than that piece of crap that sgp made lol. But alas, I returned it back to sgp with an e-mail stating that they did a piss poor job with the case lol.
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I guess I'm another of the lucky ones. My cutouts fit perfect, and I have no issues (besides the whole oversensitive buttons issue) but I can relate to the whole "looseness" thing.
As far as TPU cases go, the NeoHyb is definitely not cut to be "tight-fitting" like the some of the other TPU cases I've seen. Without the band, the TPU base IS loose fitting.
With the plastic band though, the entire assembly is tight enough that any attempts to pull it off usually takes the battery cover along with it.
Also, the TPU is more pliable and softer then most other TPU cases I've seen, which makes the "loose" feeling even worse, but I take it it's made that way for better impact absorption.
It's definitely not soft and stretchy like silicone though, which I hate.
So, is the NeoHybrid a perfect case? No. The plastic band is too thin, too slippery. The TPU back is not rough enough. The buttons don't really work without modifications. The TPU rim around the screen, as the OP said, feels "sharp" enough out of the box to be slightly uncomfortable.
Yet, for some God forsaken reason, I like the bloody bugger and I think 20 odd dollars is a fair price for it - considering I've dropped the phone a couple of times already and the case has been doing what it's paid for with aplomb.
YMMV though.
I DO have the Incipio Faxion - another TPU/Polycarb hybrid case I've seen out there - on order though, and plan to do a comparo as soon as it arrives.
Considering I got both at around the same price, it should be an interesting comparison.

I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.

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I think people are being unreasonable here. This case isn't supposed to be as hard as other TPU cases. That is why there is a polycarbonate hard frame. The whole design philosophy of the Neohybrid is super soft inside with hard shell structural support. I am glad they went for the silicon feel.
The capdase soft jacket feels basically like silicon for anyone going for that type of case. The modello is quite hard by the way. Almost as rigid as a hard snap on shell.
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Doesn't feel super soft to me.
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angie4u said:
did you check if the reseller was selling genuine SGP product? because i almost got a GLAS.t screen protector from a site that was selling it like.. $8 cheaper than SGP but I wasn't sure so I emailed them.. they told me they were fake. maybe it was poorer quality because it was imitation.. but it boggles my mind why anyone would want to imitate $30 items...
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I ordered it straight from SGP when they were doing the pre orders. So I'm pretty sure it's genuine unless they're lying and are just making some fake products. They gave me my money back though so it's all good. I'm pretty sure those cheap imitations probably turned out better than their genuine product lol.
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Looking for a quality soft silicon gel case

Does anyone know of any company's making a quality soft silicon gel case? I purchased the Diztronic TPU case but I didn't like it one bit. It fit fine but it is way to slick and hard feeling. I like the feeling of a softer silicon more. The only silicon cases I can find are the cheap $3 on Ebay.
Any recommendations are appreciated.

jrwingate6 said:
Does anyone know of any company's making a quality soft silicon gel case? I purchased the Diztronic TPU case but I didn't like it one bit. It fit fine but it is way to slick and hard feeling. I like the feeling of a softer silicon more. The only silicon cases I can find are the cheap $3 on Ebay.
Any recommendations are appreciated.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CNHRIA/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
i have this.. and love it. just the right balance between grip and not-sticky. (the tire tread is a nice addition.)

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I probably should have added that I am looking for a smooth matte finish with no gloss or texture.

bought 4 different colors from this guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110913278731?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
all are nice and thick. all ports line up nice, seem like they will protect from a mild drop.
not really sure what your asking for here. silicone cases are all pretty much the same only real difference is thickness.

s0me guy said:
bought 4 different colors from this guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110913278731?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
all are nice and thick. all ports line up nice, seem like they will protect from a mild drop.
not really sure what your asking for here. silicone cases are all pretty much the same only real difference is thickness.
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and price. get the cheap ones on ebay, if you want a simple silicone case... because that is all they are: a blob of silicone.

s0me guy said:
bought 4 different colors from this guy.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110913278731?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
all are nice and thick. all ports line up nice, seem like they will protect from a mild drop.
not really sure what your asking for here. silicone cases are all pretty much the same only real difference is thickness.
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okay cool. Thanks. Basically what I'm asking for is a quality made silicon case that isn't to loose or has poorly cut ports. I've had ****ty silicon cases before that I couldn't even use because they were so loose.
You know how Diztronic makes a quality TPU case? Basically looking for a company that makes a quality silicon case.

i hear ya.
yea these cases are legit. all 4 fit the phones just the same. nice & snug, all ports line up good and pretty thick. ill take a mirror pic her in a sec. (no other camera righ tnow)
i had to use a second mirror to get some angles. i think i opened 40 different dimensions when i did it lol.

ArmadilloTek Vanguard and Urban Rnager review

I received both the Vanguard and Urban ranger case for me to review from ArmadilloTek which is a newer company based out of Texas who are a couple outdoor enthusiasts. They're two cases I got to try out are a nice good fit and a great overall case for the price. The Vanguard currently sells on Amazon for $18.98 and the Urban Ranger sells for $11.98.
Overall the Vanguard I am a pretty big fan of being its rugged and durable, since I have received the case it's been my daily driver for about a week now. It's a two piece construction similar to a Supacase or equivalent. It does NOT have a screen protector built in and the way it is designed I do not see a Whitestone dome screen protector fitting either. The buttons on the case feel good and very "clicky" and seem to have a great response. Also with this case you have a charging port and headphone jack plug that seems to fit snug and keep what ever you might encounter out. Yes the case does allow for a wireless charging and it does have a stand on the back. There is no holster for either as far as I know currently. I would say this case gives Otterbox a run for it's money currently at the price point. Also the case is raised to protect the front screen and I don't have any problems using gestures on my s10+ with it.
Now for the Urban Ranger I am not a big fan of the buttons, they don't seem very responsive for me but I don't like the feel of the case in my hands and the fitment. This case a is lighter duty case similar to maybe Spigen Rugged Armor. If it weren't for the button response I would really have a hard time picking one or the other be cause typically I am a thin or minimalistic case guy.
If your looking for two good quality case to give a try give them a try!
VanGuard on Amazon
Urban Ranger on Amazon

Looks like uag case.

Tiongkia said:
Looks like uag case.
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Yeah they're kinda similar

MrWicked1 said:
Yeah they're kinda similar
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To me, it is more like a combo of UAG and otterbox.

SuperLeakTX said:
To me, it is more like a combo of UAG and otterbox.
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Yeah I can see that too

Tiongkia said:
Looks like uag case.
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Sigh, but don't you think ours are stronger!!! the front cover?

I have one of the vanguard cases the OP talks of. It's a good case, but if you ever want to take it off for whatever reason, you better get a crow bar because it really locks your phone to itself. I had to use my flip out pocket knife to pry it off my phone. I also had to be very careful not to cut the case (which I did a little) or damage my phone cosmetically. For this reason I use an otter box as my daily driver.