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I tried after market cases and they just broke when trying to take them off my phone. So yesterday I went to T-Mobile store and bought the Body Glove hard case for my Vibrant. What a fantastic case. It is a 2 piece case and has the chrome frame which keeps the phone looking sexy. The case is pricey at $29.99 but worth every penny. And yes you can find this case cheaper on Amazon and such. I just hate waiting for things.
i was also thinking of buying this but 29 for case?? dam.
It is a nice looking case, but my friend has one and says its pretty fragile. It has fallen apart when he's dropped it. Id say there's better cases for that price.
thegreatcity said:
It is a nice looking case, but my friend has one and says its pretty fragile. It has fallen apart when he's dropped it. Id say there's better cases for that price.
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Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.
Lethal_NFS said:
Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.
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My friend said the exact same thing. He said the plastic chrome frame was real cheap. he bought it at the TMO store.
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Must not be the same case then. This thing is so incredibly durable and it is actually hard to take the case apart after it is snapped on.
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Same case man, Ive seen it plenty of times and was considering it when I first got my Vibrant. I hope that yours wouldnt break (not being sarcastic, wouldnt wish it on anybody), Im just sharing someones experience with it.
too bad you missed my post, i am giving it away for free already have a person interested
thegreatcity said:
Same case man, Ive seen it plenty of times and was considering it when I first got my Vibrant. I hope that yours wouldnt break (not being sarcastic, wouldnt wish it on anybody), Im just sharing someones experience with it.
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Well that sucks. Wonder if he just got a bad one? I have to use a flat head screwdriver just to take this case apart lol. As far as the price goes, $30 is high but the case will really keep your phone from breaking.
I just paid 12 shipped. Shop around. I am on my second one. I won't use anything but this case. My phone fell out of my hands and the case cracked but the phone didn't have a scratch on it.
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I also use this case religiously, even right now. Yes, i need to use either a flashed screw drive or a key to pry it open, but it's a sad day on merryville. just the other day brushing my teeth, my phone slipped from my hand from a standing position and landed on a carpeted floor. It landed in such a way that it just poped off (the plastic chrome front) and i now have a hair line scratch on the lower left of my screen. :-(
I babied my vibrant, and to have this happened saddens me!
Some how in the momentum of it popping off, scratched my screen. This is why i paided $30 so this wouldn't happen. Should i call the company?
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lawalty said:
I also use this case religiously, even right now. Yes, i need to use either a flashed screw drive or a key to pry it open, but it's a sad day on merryville. just the other day brushing my teeth, my phone slipped from my hand from a standing position and landed on a carpeted floor. It landed in such a way that it just poped off (the plastic chrome front) and i now have a hair line scratch on the lower left of my screen. :-(
I babied my vibrant, and to have this happened saddens me!
Some how in the momentum of it popping off, scratched my screen. This is why i paided $30 so this wouldn't happen. Should i call the company?
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Man that sucks! I would call and complain. If that happens to me I will go straight to the T-Mobile store where I purchased the case and complain.
These are the exact issues I was referring to. It seems tight, but it wont hold up under a fall, and when it does pop open, you're phone could easily fall out or get scratched by the case itself.
I own this case, got it shortly after seeing it in the Tmobile store. I got it off ebay not sure what i paid for it exactly. I've dropped my phone 2 or 3 times since i've owned this case and (knock on wood) each time, the case has stayed together. My heart stopped each time as i watched my phone bounce off concrete and tile but the case has never failed me. The kicker for me was i wanted a phone i could attach to my belt as i've become addicted to havin my phone on my belt and i really hate the feel of alot of stuff in my pocket. On the bonus you get a replaceable piece to flip out if you dont want the belt clip portion and rather a smooth pocket case.
As for my only problems with the case id say first and foremost is its rather bulky. It makes the phone feel really protected but almost feels like twice the phone in your hand with the case on. That and as i've dropped my phone i've noticed the chrome is starting to peel on the cases front.
As a tip i've always wondered what the cutout on the right side towards the bottom was for. All the other cutouts go to something... i.e. power buttons/volume buttons/3.5 headphone jacks.... but that cutout goes to nothing!? Well i started shoving stuff in it and found a coin fit perfectly and could get the case off easily with a little twist.
you dont know what your talking about i bought the vibrant in november and i bought that case + a screen protector that case is perfect for the phone your friend is just rough on things... ive dropped the phone from like 5 feet like 30 times still fine
I bought this case offline for 12.99 and free shipping. The flimsy chrome cover (piece 2 of 2) wont clip on in one place. Come that way, factory. Hopefully T-Mobile will trade me out in the store since the box is T-mobile branded.
sgs3 white 16gb
black case, got the phone on first day, went to best buy every day untill they had the commuter in stock.
so you can figure out when that was, but i think its a few months or so.
that is how long this case has not left my phone.
I work prewiring houses, use tools all day running up and down the stairs.
now and again, ill stick a set of pliers in my back pocket, the same pocket as my phone is in.
i had a friend, she was skateboarding with here evo 3d in a defender, and she was going quick, but hit a rock and fell, and slid on concrete on top of her phone and slid. case had some serious gashes in it, and obviously no damage to the phone. well its the same plastic but less of it. but enough for me not to worry when my phone falls about 4-5ft on concrete, and maybe 10 feet onto plywood. this has happened many times.
yeah, i love it.
buttons are a bit hard to press, it gets a little better after a bit, im used to it by now, but its nowhere near like anything like on my sgs2 bonefish case, which was awesome, not nowhere near the protection.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Titan...48205082&sr=8-1&keywords=epic+touch+bone+fish
well, if anyone cares, after all the abuse of my otterbox commuter, it looks beat up now, and the screen protector that came with it needs to go.(but it held up great, its not glass, but its pretty hard). never looked back. will post pics tomorrow if people care. Defiantly thinking of just getting another otterbox, this one is scratched to hell.
but all that aside, there is not a doubt in my mind, that when i take of the case, the phone will be spotelss.
Cheers.
Waiting on my Otterbox for my S3. Been planning on getting one glad I waited. Two reasons 1, they are super cheap on amazon (lame that have to pay tax now). And recently my otterbox for my G2 broke.. They do not make the case anymore, so the replacement will be for my S3. Just wish it would come. I have the Zagg HD protector on the screen. Most important. Always put it in pocket byitself, so the rest stays good.
Was going to get the defender, but heard that the included screen protector makes the screen look like poo.
I have the green one and love it. I actually like the stiff buttons because I watch a lot of videos and it prevents me from hitting the buttons all the time. And actually in time they get easier to push. I just ordered the seido active for the kickstand.
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Worth every cent you spend on that case, especially in badname's case
Try doing without and ending up buying a new phone... ouch, the wallet won't like it
Bought this case new from ebay knowing about its few problems being reported like the proximity sensor, call problems, and audio issues, but still preferred this over the lifeproof simply for its protection. When i first received it, my initial reaction was "wow, its here, and its HUGE!" But i carefully disassembled it and clean it out just in case, water tested it (passed), dried it off, and finally put my phone in its new suit of armor. It really made the phone huge, and i mean huge, but i honestly dont mind the added bulk because of its substantial protection and it still feels very comfy in hand and doesnt hinder the phones functionality at all. Speaker for music also plays very loudly and crystal clear unlike other reviewers have stated. I think its a great case to buy and kind of essential if you have a very physically active life. Now to the cons (although their aren't many): Unlike many other reviewers of the white version have stated, i dont have call proximity issues, only thing that happens related to proximity is when i turn the phone over to face down while playing music, it pauses, but thats expected because i had that motion option enabled. Next, phone calls work fine and i hear people just fine, but the caller on the other end may have a problem hearing you sometimes. But it rarely happens and most times they can hear you. Easy fixes are bluetooth and earphones. Lastly, the home button definitely requires more pressure to press and the menu/back "buttons" are a little harder to get to but you'll get used to it. Thats the only thing "wrong" with this case honestly and its still excellent to have. I would highly recommend it. If you dont mind a little bulk, get it. Again, great great case :good:
I have a brand new one in original packaging from otterbox if anyone wants, contact me through dm or 6785162209
Personally speaking, at that kind of bulk, I'd rather shove in a 7200mAh Anker. Protection is nice and all but severely handicaps the phone IMO. If you like bulk, might as well triple your battery life.
Furthermore, if it does get scratched/cracked/broken, it's fairly easy to replace (for most members here). For example, you can swap the camera lens for a few bucks if it does get scratched.
I've had my GS3 for almost two years now. Been completely nude the whole time. No screen protector, nothing. There are many surface scratches on the screen which you can only see if you look at it while the screen is off under a super, super bright light. Doesn't affect the image quality at all. Outside frame (the gray part) is a little cracked in few places. Not a big deal.
Runs flawless on CM 10.2.1. Undervolted almost 100mV across the board.
I used to be OCD, but decided to save my health instead.
Aftcomet said:
Personally speaking, at that kind of bulk, I'd rather shove in a 7200mAh Anker. Protection is nice and all but severely handicaps the phone IMO. If you like bulk, might as well triple your battery life.
Furthermore, if it does get scratched/cracked/broken, it's fairly easy to replace (for most members here). For example, you can swap the camera lens for a few bucks if it does get scratched.
I've had my GS3 for almost two years now. Been completely nude the whole time. No screen protector, nothing.
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I myself looked for waterproof. I too believe as you do and went naked on previous phones. But now with a toddler and my part time job in swimming pool service, waterproof was the selling point.
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I personally liked the armor series for my S3. I only stopped using mine due to needing to put my phone in my pocket and the armor didn't quite fit the bill. I use my lifeproof nud for daily use at work but when out playing around or working at the house I still use my armor series. And you definitely can't beat the otterbox warranty.
bogdaryl said:
I personally liked the armor series for my S3. I only stopped using mine due to needing to put my phone in my pocket and the armor didn't quite fit the bill. I use my lifeproof nud for daily use at work but when out playing around or working at the house I still use my armor series. And you definitely can't beat the otterbox warranty.
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The only thing that makes me take mines off from time to time are the back and menu buttons but once i have it on it rarely comes off. And yea otterbox has great customer service imo. I love my case
aybarrap1 said:
I myself looked for waterproof. I too believe as you do and went naked on previous phones. But now with a toddler and my part time job in swimming pool service, waterproof was the selling point.
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Fair enough. I suppose we don't always have ideal circumstances to our liking.
NexusS4gFreak said:
The only thing that makes me take mines off from time to time are the back and menu buttons but once i have it on it rarely comes off. And yea otterbox has great customer service imo. I love my case
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Fair enough. I suppose we don't always have ideal circumstances to our liking.
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LOL...I love my phone being slim and I can live with scratches. But after a few near misses with my toddler son and getting soaked a couple of times on the job, I decided I would have to give in. Bring without my phone even for a day would screw up my schedule. Amazing how much I depend on it.
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I've also bought this case and it turned out to be just what I was looking for. Before I've had Griffin survivor which would be good enough for me except two things, it was not that easy to remove (I prefer naked S3 while not in a hostile environment) and it scratched my S3. After the latter happened I've immediately sold it.
But the reason to post is for everyone with menu/back/home buttons problem. After a proper inspection I've found out that the back cover of the case doesn't give enough support for installed phone. If the phone is fully pushed into the case there is approximately 1.5mm gap between the phone and the back cover. So after first push on menu/back/home button even if the phone is inserted all the way in to the case, the phone backs up a little and that gap moves from the back to the front. In order to solve this problem I've ordered 1.5mm thick silicone sponge to fill the gap between the phone and the back cover. One thing that bothers me about this is that waterproofness of the case might be broken if 1.5mm thick sponge is too much and even bigger problem is how test waterproofness as I don't want to sacrifice my phone. I'll report any pros or cons about my modification. If it solves this problem I'll post some pictures of modification.
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
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I've also bought this case and it turned out to be just what I was looking for. Before I've had Griffin survivor which would be good enough for me except two things, it was not that easy to remove (I prefer naked S3 while not in a hostile environment) and it scratched my S3. After the latter happened I've immediately sold it.
But the reason to post is for everyone with menu/back/home buttons problem. After a proper inspection I've found out that the back cover of the case doesn't give enough support for installed phone. If the phone is fully pushed into the case there is approximately 1.5mm gap between the phone and the back cover. So after first push on menu/back/home button even if the phone is inserted all the way in to the case, the phone backs up a little and that gap moves from the back to the front. In order to solve this problem I've ordered 1.5mm thick silicone sponge to fill the gap between the phone and the back cover. One thing that bothers me about this is that waterproofness of the case might be broken if 1.5mm thick sponge is too much and even bigger problem is how test waterproofness as I don't want to sacrifice my phone. I'll report any pros or cons about my modification. If it solves this problem I'll post some pictures of modification.
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I tested its waterproof function without phone first and then finally just did it repeatedly with the phone and it hasnt failed me yet, hopefully never. And also ive noticed this gap, i wouldnt recommend filling it because it may compromise as u stated
monnaliza said:
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
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For everyday protection sure it may be good, but when it comes to 10ft drop, water, being hit, stomped on, and numerous other things, the armor case is the best.
monnaliza said:
I've had the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 since I bought it and I love it. I've dropped it so many times and not noticed any difference in performance. And it's not super bulky like the other 2 layer cases. It's also less than $10 at Amazon these days.
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As I've said if not in hostile environment in my case this is mostly dusty air and greasy surfaces, I prefer my S3 naked. So Otterbox Armor is needed.
NexusS4gFreak said:
I tested its waterproof function without phone first and then finally just did it repeatedly with the phone and it hasnt failed me yet, hopefully never. And also ive noticed this gap, i wouldnt recommend filling it because it may compromise as u stated
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I tried with 1.5 mm foam and it was just a little too much. Now I am waiting for 1mm which I think it should work. As I've already said, in my case waterproofness is not really needed but I wouldn't like to brake it. Will report again.
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As I've said if not in hostile environment in my case this is mostly dusty air and greasy surfaces, I prefer my S3 naked. So Otterbox Armor is needed.
I tried with 1.5 mm foam and it was just a little too much. Now I am waiting for 1mm which I think it should work. As I've already said, in my case waterproofness is not really needed but I wouldn't like to brake it. Will report again.
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I finally got 2mm foam as 1mm is hard to get. 2mm foam goes into gaps between ribs on the rubber on the back cover of the case. So this just might do the trick as the case closes ok.
The for the review, I have an Otterbox Defender and love it to death, but I've been thinking of buying one of these.
i have the Acase Superleggera Pro Dual Protection Case on my S3 and it is great!
Just got my new otterbox armor today!! Love it so far! Any way to tell if it's legit and not a fake? Lol... Paranoid I guess?
DMF1977 said:
Just got my new otterbox armor today!! Love it so far! Any way to tell if it's legit and not a fake? Lol... Paranoid I guess?
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Not sure but I think that there's no fakes around. Enjoy it.
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Not sure but I think that there's no fakes around. Enjoy it.
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Thanks!! But I'm sure there are plenty of fakes around...
in case you haven't, let me share my experience:
as with most of us, i've done my best to handle my new phone with care, especially since i was one of the many that preordered the same weekend preorders were opened up. i have had the phone since launch day, i have a variety of cases for it, but not the most optimal case of course. (i'm a woman, it's hard to find fashionable protection.) i learned early on with the Note 2 and the Note 3 that the digitizers can be broken if the phone is dropped at just the right angle, so i thankfully have everything already backed up with Verizon Cloud, (call logs) SMS Backup/Restore, (texts/MMS) Helium, (game data) and Google+ (photos-- on low resolution, storage is unlimited.) today while digging in my purse, my phone fell out from about 3 feet up. landed face down on the hard tile of the womens' restroom. didn't think anything of it, because it was such a low height, just picked my phone up, plopped it back in my purse, finished shopping. (like a woman.)
when i went to check the time, i noticed the phone didn't respond. instantly i thought, "maybe i just need to power it back on, since it fell." held the power button down, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, nothing. did a battery pull, left it out for about 5 minutes, replaced. nothing.
now, had i not had everything already backed up, i might have had a minor melt down, but i still had my S5 on me (literally, it was in my purse) swapped the SIM, and then cried on the inside. i put the phone on my car charger (generic model) and there was still no response, so i thought about if i should have my computer friend fix it or if I should go ahead and try my luck with insurance, with it being less than 30 days i hoped that maybe something warranty wise would still apply.
got home, put the phone on the charger. not that it needed it, but figured, nothing else could be done. did a few things around the house, then came back about 15 minutes later and saw that the screen had lit up and the phone was charging. lo and behold, i hit the power button, and it booted back up. insert praise dance here.
maybe Samsung finally did learn their lesson with the digitizers being so easily broken in the Note series. one thing that sold me on the Note 4 was the drop tests that were performed, which gave me (some) belief that i wouldn't have to deal with this problem. (link here for the drop test: http://youtu.be/Jj3Jy5ufhaY)
but in case anyone was wondering, it looks like it will survive a drop or two. and i have since thrown my Spigen case on there cause a chick will take no further chances going forward. (should, God forbid, the worst happen, i will update this post.)
No I personally hadn't dropped my phone yet, and hopefully I never will. I generally don't use protective cases on my phones, but I think I will invest in one once I can find a good aftermarket case that is made for the Verizon variant. Definitely don't want any scratches on this beauty
yeah, i've got one small unnoticeable knick in the metal edge up by the IR blaster. the initial case i chose left the top and bottom edge of the phone exposed (easier to handle) but i've definitely learned my lesson.
I beat the hell out of my note 2 for two years without a case or screen protector. Screen has one deep scratch about half an inch long and the corner chrome plastic is kinda mangled but I never cracked or broke the screen. Running my note 4 the same way.
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in case you haven't, let me share my experience:
as with most of us, i've done my best to handle my new phone with care, especially since i was one of the many that preordered the same weekend preorders were opened up. i have had the phone since launch day, i have a variety of cases for it, but not the most optimal case of course. (i'm a woman, it's hard to find fashionable protection.) i learned early on with the Note 2 and the Note 3 that the digitizers can be broken if the phone is dropped at just the right angle, so i thankfully have everything already backed up with Verizon Cloud, (call logs) SMS Backup/Restore, (texts/MMS) Helium, (game data) and Google+ (photos-- on low resolution, storage is unlimited.) today while digging in my purse, my phone fell out from about 3 feet up. landed face down on the hard tile of the womens' restroom. didn't think anything of it, because it was such a low height, just picked my phone up, plopped it back in my purse, finished shopping. (like a woman.)
when i went to check the time, i noticed the phone didn't respond. instantly i thought, "maybe i just need to power it back on, since it fell." held the power button down, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 8 seconds, nothing. did a battery pull, left it out for about 5 minutes, replaced. nothing.
now, had i not had everything already backed up, i might have had a minor melt down, but i still had my S5 on me (literally, it was in my purse) swapped the SIM, and then cried on the inside. i put the phone on my car charger (generic model) and there was still no response, so i thought about if i should have my computer friend fix it or if I should go ahead and try my luck with insurance, with it being less than 30 days i hoped that maybe something warranty wise would still apply.
got home, put the phone on the charger. not that it needed it, but figured, nothing else could be done. did a few things around the house, then came back about 15 minutes later and saw that the screen had lit up and the phone was charging. lo and behold, i hit the power button, and it booted back up. insert praise dance here.
maybe Samsung finally did learn their lesson with the digitizers being so easily broken in the Note series. one thing that sold me on the Note 4 was the drop tests that were performed, which gave me (some) belief that i wouldn't have to deal with this problem. (link here for the drop test: http://youtu.be/Jj3Jy5ufhaY)
but in case anyone was wondering, it looks like it will survive a drop or two. and i have since thrown my Spigen case on there cause a chick will take no further chances going forward. (should, God forbid, the worst happen, i will update this post.)
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I think that it's a matter of luck when you drop a phone. I've dropped two.
First one was a Sprint Epic Touch (galaxy s2, 4.5" version), it fell out of my jacket inside pockets right onto a tile floor. It made an spectacular sound, bounced a few times, and lost a back plate and a battery. Nothing else was even remotely damaged.
The second one was me bending trying to get some air in my car's tires, and phone slipped out of my jacket pocket (again). It landed hardly on pavement, but suffered only a minor scratch on the edge.
I wasn't even worried at the time - Galaxy S3 always felt like it was built like a tank, unlike S4 which I also owned.
This new Note4 feels durable in the hand, but the sheer size of the screen screams "fragile." That's "Fra-gee-lee" for uninitiated.
Nothing yet, and I am going naked, Neo Hybrid is reasonably thin, but it feels so much better without a case.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 4 on Verizon unlimited!
I love the feel of the n4 without a case but I learned my lesson of going case less when I dropped my note 3 from a very low height and got a surface Crack that spread over the next few days. I take it out the case at night when I'm in but when I'm out this baby is covered with a screen this large it will probably shatter pretty easy. To each his own though
YES! Before the DE came out, I was stripping insulation off a 12 gauge wire........
with my White Note 4 in my shirt pocket. When the insulation suddenly gave with a snap. The Note 4 jumped up out of my shirt pocket about 5 foot high and landed on the left front bottom corner on concrete then flipped over on it's glass screen face down. I was afraid to pick it up. As far as I can tell not a scratch on the screen but the Aluminum has a dent where it meets the glass. That slight gap may have saved the screen.
I am coming from the Note 2 and I had all my work shirts modified to fit the Note 2 snug. After the accident I have added a Home made Elastic Strap on top to hold the phone in place. I have not been using any case or screen protector because they slow me down and time is money. I got to be quick on the draw.
not yet... although i had a close call in the gym today with a 100lb dumbbell... i am not sure how long this is relationship is gonna work out...
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with my White Note 4 in my shirt pocket
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As soon as I read that first sentence, I knew this story wouldn't end well
I got an Otterbox Defender case for mine, $44.99 with discount through verizon's website.. Absolutely love it, Otterbox has gotten a lot better over the years, and I've got huge gorilla hands so the extra couple mm doesn't bother me :cyclops:
BizzLeonDaCouch said:
I got an Otterbox Defender case for mine, $44.99 with discount through verizon's website.. Absolutely love it, Otterbox has gotten a lot better over the years, and I've got huge gorilla hands so the extra couple mm doesn't bother me :cyclops:
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Man I have the same case it's awesome .yea I have big hands too lol. Only thing is I ripped the built in screen protector out and replaced it with a normal stick on one. The built in one was horrible and made a loud click every time i tapped it. I have a cheap tempered glass one coming Monday hopefully it fits in the defender.
You people that go caseless are imho tempting fate and then are upset when your $800 phone shatters. I fix people's phones at cost that I know, most of which are iphones. At least those screens are fairly cheap and easy to replace. An Iphone 5S screen is $70 for oem at the local store. I asked about how many galaxy's they repair and the answer was very few. Why I asked, they don't break as easy??? No was the reply, the amoled screen is super expensive. A quick check on ebay......Minimum $170 for a Note 3 screen.
For about $20 you can get a simple thin rubber type case and tempered glass screen protector. You get both drop protection, thin profile, and screen protection. Seems like a no brainer, but if you have the money to replace such and expensive device I guess it's not an issue lol.
when i went to local verizon store to pick up my note 4, the rep who helped me dropped the phone 3 feets height to the table we were on while unboxing it!!! needless to say, i was unhappy and relieved that no dent or scratch found. that store was the only store that had white note 4 in stock and i wanted to beat the deadline to trade in my old phone for $200, so i still took it.
I droppped mine at the gas station. No damage suffered despite taking a perfect hit in the middle of the screen on the corner of a curb. I had a spigen tough armor case on it to lessen the blow to the edges of the phone once it bounced around on the ground and prevented any chips im sure, but the screen held up great and didn't receive the slightest bit of damage.
edit: this is the case i have. perfect amount of protection for me (SGP11139)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWQU14/
I got mine the Thursday they were released. I was using the Spigen Tough Armor case and had the phone in the pocket of my sweatshirt. I squatted down to look in a delivery box and the phone fell out from maybe a foot high - but it landed exactly face down. The s-pen still worked, but it would not respond to my fingers at all.
Fortunately I was able to take it back to Best Buy and they just swapped it for a new replacement. I'm using an Otterbox Defender now until Seidio makes an Active or Dilex case since the Defender adds a good 1/2" or more to the width of the device and has no kickstand despite costing $70 bucks.
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I got mine the Thursday they were released. I was using the Spigen Tough Armor case and had the phone in the pocket of my sweatshirt. I squatted down to look in a delivery box and the phone fell out from maybe a foot high - but it landed exactly face down. The s-pen still worked, but it would not respond to my fingers at all.
Fortunately I was able to take it back to Best Buy and they just swapped it for a new replacement. I'm using an Otterbox Defender now until Seidio makes an Active or Dilex case since the Defender adds a good 1/2" or more to the width of the device and has no kickstand despite costing $70 bucks.
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The convert Is in development was my favorite note 2 case they never made it for the n3 though. I have a tough armor it's going back the kickstand is a joke, worst I have used on a supposedly high quality case. FYI I have the defender you know the holster can be locked and used as a stand right? ..
gcforreal said:
The convert Is in development was my favorite note 2 case they never made it for the n3 though. I have a tough armor it's going back the kickstand is a joke, worst I have used on a supposedly high quality case. FYI I have the defender you know the holster can be locked and used as a stand right? ..
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Thanks but I stopped carrying my phones on my belt a few years ago so the belt clip just sits in a drawer. I had Otterboxes and others and kept knocking them off my belt and causing them to fall. The final straw was when one fell in a gravel parking lot the same day I bought it and it chipped the screen through the protector. You'd think though for $70 that they'd include a nice metal kickstand on the actual case like Seidio does.
Yeah, I agree that kickstand was a complete joke. Everything else on that Spigen case felt inferior to any other case I've ever used too, but that kickstand was some awfully weak sauce.
Aw that sucks about the belt clip thing you got me worried I mainly use mine at the gym when I don't want the phone annoyingly bouncing in my pocket. I just can't believe spigen would release something so flimsy and half assed. I caught it on sale for 11 bucks and I still felt let down lol. Honestly the Verizon shell holster combo has the best kickstand in my opinion. Just wished it covered the top and bottom of the phone.
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This new Note4 feels durable in the hand, but the sheer size of the screen screams "fragile." That's "Fra-gee-lee" for uninitiated.
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Must be Italian!
I use one of the slimmest cases available, but even that makes an already bulky phone bulkier. So, a few days ago I decided to ditch the case and see how it is naked. What a difference. The outer screen is easier to use without a rim around it, and carrying it in hand and in pocket, it is noticeably smaller. In full screen mode, I think it looks nicer, too.
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I use one of the slimmest cases available, but even that makes an already bulky phone bulkier. So, a few days ago I decided to ditch the case and see how it is naked. What a difference. The outer screen is easier to use without a rim around it, and carrying it in hand and in pocket, it is noticeably smaller. In full screen mode, I think it looks nicer, too.
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I'm not handy and need a case. I will defently lett the naked (and slippery phone) fall...
Also i use a S-pen wich is in my case.
When i clean my phone/case i understand what you mean but it's t dangerous for me...
I've attached a link to the case I use. It also carries my s-pen, but I find that I don't really use the S-Pen. I suppose I'll miss it, the first time I have a need for it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B5CZYR4F/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
If you keep in a pocket that's cotton lined you'll get lint build up. Probably something you don't want with this device. At least turn the pocket inside out when washing.
Had that problem with my Buds+ case when kept in the front cotton lined pocket. In the 60/40 cotton/polyester thigh pocket there's no build up. It's now kept in the other cargo pocket as is my N10+. No more build up. No more port cleaning.
I’m on the “no case” team. Phone is already bulky enough… I like the feel of the phone without any case. I have a S-Pen case that came with the preorder goodies, but I only bought it for the S-Pen.
I would love having my Fold naked, but I´m not that brave, so, I use a aramid/kevlar case from AliExpress that is both protective and slim at same time: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.28.5ecf1802HDCCsX
I am still using it without case and love greengray color
ITMASTER said:
I am still using it without case and love greengray color
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Oh yes most definitely, I kinda wanted the tan one for the goldish frame but I believe this color hands down the best one
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I use one of the slimmest cases available, but even that makes an already bulky phone bulkier. So, a few days ago I decided to ditch the case and see how it is naked. What a difference. The outer screen is easier to use without a rim around it, and carrying it in hand and in pocket, it is noticeably smaller. In full screen mode, I think it looks nicer, too.
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And naked I think will feel the best but I almost had a couple close calls when it was charging and when I walked by it got hooked on me, and I'm not the biggest fan of how it likes to attract the fingerprints
Naked is best but one drop can be catastrophic!
I've been using the Samsung leather case and am used to it.
I recommend a pouch type holster in any case to carry it around regardless of being in a case or not. If naked, IMHO, it's the ONLY way to go!
I got this one for my Fold 3 and it fits all the xxl sized phones too! The lining is very soft, phone stays clean and scratch and lint free and it's not so bulky and has no hard edges to dig into you when sitting down.
https://www.amazon.com/Nakedcellphone-Samsung-SM-F926-Leather-Vertical/dp/B09DKPT43J/ref=sr_1_18?crid=3PXKAK9P67POV&keywords=fold4+belt+pouch&qid=1669899781&sprefix=fold4+belt+pouch%2Caps%2C59&sr=8-18
Had my first, and only, drop of my phone those morning. No case, off our 34" vanity. It fell face first onto the hard floor. No damage. Whew!
spotmark said:
I use one of the slimmest cases available, but even that makes an already bulky phone bulkier. So, a few days ago I decided to ditch the case and see how it is naked. What a difference. The outer screen is easier to use without a rim around it, and carrying it in hand and in pocket, it is noticeably smaller. In full screen mode, I think it looks nicer, too.
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Decided I wanted to protect the phone! However the Samsung case I paid 80 $ for sucked. Front screen was really frustrating.
Decided again after reading this thread to go caseless
And just like every other phone I have used in the last ten years, I put skateboard griptape on the back! It is a wonder of the world.
I suggest everyone try it
Now the phone is a joy!! Not pain in the ass
I also enjoy this app called swiftly switch. Gives me a navigation pill wherever I want. I one hand this thing in beast mode and like a Lil navigation pill in the top right for one hand navigation
Thank u
I recommend this https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0BG2723M4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It describes Flip 4 but i bought it for Fold 4, and it was amazing. Very thin, and the Fold looks like a new phone. the stock ases from Samsung are very heavy and not so recommended for the Front screen, but this one is so amazing
device too slippery if no case is on it...............I do like it better w/out one, but don't want the chance to damage it
best case for this phone is Samsung's with the stand at the back the big one. the phone is as thin as it can be and you get a tablet stand at the same time.
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best case for this phone is Samsung's with the stand at the back the big one. the phone is as thin as it can be and you get a tablet stand at the same time.
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Best case was last years silicone case. Kept it thing and gave the phone grip with it being silicone
I go naked sometimes after dark.. o wait
I also use my fold 4 naked.. only wah to go like a hero
I would if it wasn't for the camera bump making git a rocking boat when sitting folded on a table.
Usually I do when out though I use the official grip case
I was using a i blason clear case. But that thing attracts so much of my hand oils its a nightmare to keep clean. Just handling it for 5 minutes makes eberythng nasty. Holding this fold 4 naked in my hand is just perfection.
I may return that case. Or keep it for when going outside or work.
Unless someone knows of a better clear case.
Normally i dont care if its clear. But i waited a damn month for this burgundy color and damn strait imma show it somehow lol
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device too slippery if no case is on it...............I do like it better w/out one, but don't want the chance to damage it
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same here. device withouth a case is too slippery, i've read here about skateboard griptape, but not sure about this solution...so I'm using the back kevlar slim case from this pack, front naked: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0BG2723M4/