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Softtouch backcover replacements?

I find the phone to be quite slippy without any coverings. I don't really want to add a skin or jell case, they will make the phone too thick. I tried fully body screen protectors on my G1 but found they did not last on the body, the edges peeled after a few months on any curved surfaces.
I wondering if anyone made a softtouch back casing, that could replace the one (two) that came with the phone, just something with some grip so the phone does not slip out of your hands so easily...
Other options which could make it even better... it had a think layer of jell for a bit of impact protection... if the side edges extended to cover the metal band on the front, so that it could provide a little screen impact protection too. I maybe asking for a lot, sort of an all in one but it seems like a feasible product.

Everyone is waiting for new backcovers. Samsung will likely make them available, and surely the aftermarket, too. But none are out there, yet.
-bZj

I think it would be cool if they made some metal ones

this is number 1 on my list (rubberized backing)......phone is extremely slippery. number 2 would be anti-glare screen protector, and for 3 i would get a holster from Seidio

If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.

jwb009 said:
If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.
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that might be worthwhile since I don't like the purple backcover anyway. Now if i can remember where i put it....

I don't know if you guys noticed but any crunching sound is coming from the battery cover and not the chrome trim. I noticed that on a demo model
I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE an aluminum cover, with plastic cutouts overe the antennas for celluar/WIFI/BT/GPS.
I'd settle for Matte too.

jwb009 said:
If you don't mind sacrificing one of the covers that came with the phone, you could spray it with Plasti-Dip...a readily available rubberized paint. Soft Feel paint from Alsa would probably be much better, but that stuff is only available commercially. If I try the Plasti-Dip, i'll post how it turns out.
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i was thinking same thing - if you do it first, abrade (sand) the surface fairly rough so it gets a good bite to the surface - just a suggestion

Or just get some 3m di-noc vinyl carbon fiber film. Did it to my EVO back before taking it back. Looks great and has a texture to it. Got the idea from the EVO section here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=703496

That looks pretty nice! The bump is probably hard to do though =/ and wish they had different colors
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bought Plasti-dip and sand paper, trying it now....
and now i finally understand why Sammy included the 2nd ugly cover w/ Vibrant

disturkis4u said:
That looks pretty nice! The bump is probably hard to do though =/ and wish they had different colors
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They do:
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/blog/3m-carbon-fiber-di-noc-now-available-in-7-different-colors/

Broken said:
They do:
http://www.carbonfiberfilm.com/blog/3m-carbon-fiber-di-noc-now-available-in-7-different-colors/
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i want pink! lol
and for the plasti-dip.. please do post pics when u r done!

this plasti-dip stuff is very nice and looks like from factory. i put 3 coats already. cant comment on durability. ps. i light sanded the cover before just in case.
if this stuff hold well, i am planning on doing the same to my other cover.

Picture taken with Nexus

before doing the second one, you might try checking your signal strength (iirc #*#*4636*#*# ) to see if you're experiencing signal loss with the plasti-dip'd cover
if you don't see any signal loss, an idea for you on the 2nd one - take whatever amount of pasti-dip you'll think it will take, and mix in some media to give it some body or thickness as well as texture - maybe some short 1/4 - 1/2" fiberglass strands, ground up walnut media, ground glass or even sand) - just mix in and stir before painting it on
if you do go that route, might try a little bit first and paint onto something else (something plastic or metal that won't absorb any of the material like wood would) just to see what texture it gives you on the surface as well as what kind of build up it gives

kolyan said:
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Not bad! I might have to try that tomorrow. Hows the grip on it?
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Looks good dude
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disturkis4u said:
Not bad! I might have to try that tomorrow. Hows the grip on it?
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I doubt rubber paint will effect signal. The grip and feel just like other rubberized things. Looks like from factory and was super easy to do. 3 coats with 20 minut intervals and 1 hour to dry, instructions say let dry for 4 hours. Sand with 600-800 sand paper. why 3 coats, well just in case....
ps any one know how to remove the chrome trim ? i wanna paint that too. when all this glossy plastics get oily, i hate the feeling it creates.

Kolyan,
looks great. thanks for trying this and posting pics.
What did you use to apply it? Did you paint or spray it on?

S-Line case from eBay is awesome

I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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Jaxidian said:
I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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I have one as well. Love it. Too bad the car dock doesn't work with the case on. I hate having to take it off, but at least it's pretty easy.

ttran97 said:
I have one as well. Love it. Too bad the car dock doesn't work with the case on. I hate having to take it off, but at least it's pretty easy.
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Agree with you on all fronts, including car dock and easiness of taking the case off.
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Was easy enough to find:
S-Line Ebay Case

For what it's worth, I got the black one, but I've heard better comments on the smoke one when I was doing my research.
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is the material that soft gel/rubber type? they look "sticky" lol how does it feel in the hand?

pretty cool looking, does it hold up?

is the inside rubber/silicon?

viceversa said:
is the material that soft gel/rubber type? they look "sticky" lol how does it feel in the hand?
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There seems to be 2 types of materials, 3 finishes.
On mine, the clearish part is a slightly-bendable hard plastic with the texture of what all of my matte hard plastic. Think the type of plastic that is one most power adapters (that aren't shiny) but add a slightly bendable aspect to it.
The black part on the back is shiny, slick, smooth, and more flexible. It's similar to silicon cases (what I can assume you mean by soft gel/rubber) but I think it's still different. It seems to be less "floppy" even though it is very bendable. The shiny black part seems to "stick" to certain surfaces (such as my desk and other hard/flat surfaces) but not to some that you would expect (it doesn't stick to my pockets at all and glides just fine across my clothing, car seat, and non-leather furniture - it might stick to leather, I don't know). The black part on the front appears to be the same material as the black part on the back, but with a matte finish. The result of the different finish is that it doesn't have the "stickiness" on much of any surface, yet still gives your hand a slight bit of grip beyond what the stock TBolt gives you.
Overall, the "feel in hand" is comfortable and it gives you extra grip but doesn't feel sticky or anything like that. Imagine going from a slick, hard-plastic phone to a phone with a rubberized body (like our TBolt has). Going from a naked TBolt to this case is kinda like taking that one step further. But in no way could I ever describe it as "feeling sticky" in my hand or pocket.

jblist90 said:
pretty cool looking, does it hold up?
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So it looks like/feels like it's not going to just fall apart or anything like that, if that's what you mean. I can't envision drops/dings or other daily use wearing it down.
The ONE concern that I have about it holding up is because it is made with two types of "plastic" (I don't know if it's plastic, silicon, rubber, or whatever, hence my quotes). I fear that if I take the case off and on a lot (for my car dock), that the joints of the two plastics might start to come apart. This is NOT based on any quality issues that I have seen so far, just a concern based on the fact that this wasn't produced in a single mold when it was melted down (this is coming from somebody with an engineering background).
I will be shocked, though, if I have a problem with this case in the next 6 months, and for $5, well, I'd say that's pretty damned good!

boristhebladexx said:
is the inside rubber/silicon?
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Read my post a couple posts up about the 2 different types of materials with 3 finishes. As best as I can tell, the inside is the same material as the outside. What this means is that 60% of it is the very flexible plastic while the clear part does cover ~40% of the back. I would expect the black part to offer more protection to a fall/bump than the clear part, and fortunately the black part covers most of the corners and edges. Still, I expect the clear part to offer more protection than a hard plastic case would.

Updated the OP with some photos. Perhaps they will help.

thanks for the detailed feedback!

This case will also fit into the Verizon holster/shell combo holster. You just can't use the VZW shell, but it'll slide into the holster. The fit is a little snug, but it works. I like to swap out this case with the VZW shell. This one provies more protection, but the VZW one is pretty cool too.
In case anybody was wondering, I got mine from this seller from China: http://goo.gl/62Fhx
It took something like 10 days to get to me, but I didn't mind since it cost less than a good burger.

Jaxidian said:
I just got my S-line case (black) from eBay and I love it. It adds very little bulk, seems like it will do a good job protecting my phone, and looks very nice.
Definitely worth the $5!
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Hey, thanks for the write up. I'm in Arizona and ordered one for $5 from a California seller. I should have it early next week.
Thanks again
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I ordered mine just before the thread was started and its my favorite case for my Thunderbolt. It looks so cool too!
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Well Done
$5 ARE YOU KIDDING ME? grrr I have the silicone case that I got from VZW for $15 and it's not even all that..
But I think all cases will add some bulk for for that price you cant go wrong. Great buy.

Might have to check this one out

Just a heads up, with this casr the phone fits like a champ in the holster of the shell/holster combo i got from VZW
sent from my BAMF Thunderbolt!

Looking for the thinnest case?

I really like the Seidio cases and wondering if there is another really thin case?
Thanks

Barely There by Case-Mate. But doesn't really offer any protection from being dropped. Other than that I love it

cool
Just want something to keep the desk scuffs off, not worried about dropping
Thanks

That's the one. $13 at Newegg. Dropped my phone plenty of times no damage

http://www.myincipio.com/HTC-EVO-4G-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-HTC-EVO-4G-EDGE-Hard-Shell-Case.asp
I have this one, got it on ebay a little cheaper.

aeo 37 said:
Barely There by Case-Mate. But doesn't really offer any protection from being dropped. Other than that I love it
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I agree, I love this case. Most people can't even tell my Evo has a case on it. I've been told many times that I was an idiot for having a "naked" phone. It's great to show these people that the phone is protected and then ask them, "who's the moron now!"

Yeah, for me I am not really worried about dropping the phone. I just wanted something that I can gently toss/ slide on the table and not have to worry about the camera lens scratching.
Even then I thought the Barely There case made the phone kind of wide. LOL. Now I just brought the Sprints Extended battery to make my phone last through the day and at the same time I can get ride of the wideness of the phone. It is now thicker but still easy to hold.

The best cases I have been able to find are the knockoff TPU Cases on eBay.
They are durable as all-hell (practically scratch proof) super thin and add very little bulk to the phone. They also protect the screen and camera with slightly raised lips. The side buttons are extremely responsive in these cases as well plus the cases are about $2.50 so they are a great value. If you get the black case, it will be difficult to tell that your phone is even in a case at all.
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150521797259&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1396wt_813
shop.ebay.com/easytocart/m.html?_nkw=TPU&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
Look for the cases that have the little red tag on the back, these are the best ones. There ones that come in bright transparent colors without the tag are thicker and the side buttons are harder to use with them.

Here are ones I sell for 10 bucks free shipping, you can get these of amazon or ebay but the ones I see are alright quality but hey search around
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another vote for case matte barely there. I can say that i have dropped my phone from chest height before and the case holds up. Of course there is that 1 in a million drop but for the most part the case is solid and naked feeling

almightywhacko said:
The best cases I have been able to find are the knockoff TPU Cases on eBay.
They are durable as all-hell (practically scratch proof) super thin and add very little bulk to the phone. They also protect the screen and camera with slightly raised lips. The side buttons are extremely responsive in these cases as well plus the cases are about $2.50 so they are a great value. If you get the black case, it will be difficult to tell that your phone is even in a case at all.
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150521797259&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1396wt_813
shop.ebay.com/easytocart/m.html?_nkw=TPU&_sacat=0&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
Look for the cases that have the little red tag on the back, these are the best ones. There ones that come in bright transparent colors without the tag are thicker and the side buttons are harder to use with them.
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for 2 bucks, couldnt resist. thanks for the tip.

Go into the kitchen and get a piece of plastic wrap! Really thin and cheap!

Definately rock the tpu, they are thin, cheap, durable, not flimsy like the silicone models, and kind of grippy so they don't slide around much- in the car. You won't be disappointed.
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*NEVERMIND*

Ringke, the best $16 I have ever spent and best case I have ever had.
http://www.rearthusa.com/EVO-4G_c_79.html

xlGmanlx said:
another vote for case matte barely there. I can say that i have dropped my phone from chest height before and the case holds up. Of course there is that 1 in a million drop but for the most part the case is solid and naked feeling
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I vote for casemate barely there as well... I dropped my evo out of my SUV( like an idiot it was in my lap and I forgot) and it landed in the street and my screen was fine. I know a couple people who have had there screen shatter using the Innocase so I think it is more about luck on if your screen shatters or not. So I am just using the Phantom Skinz black carbon fiber Chromatics. if my screen breaks it breaks, that is my fault lol.

Seidio Innocase 2 Surface are somewhat thin and offer good protection. Bestbuy rebrands that case as the "Platinum Series"

+1 on casemate
I'd been through 4 or so cases before I settled on the Barely There case by Casemate.
Other cases were either lint magnets or actually damaged by phone with scuffing and scratching when I removed and put them back to get access to the battery or whatever.
There was no point in trying to keep it pristine anymore so I wanted to go naked with it, but the camera was still an issue. No case means the camera can get scratched since it's raised. So I found the Barely There case and it's the closest I can come to going naked but having some minimal protection for the body of the phone and also keeping the cam lens away from surfaces when I place it down.

I don't like the 2 piece hard shells, if you drop them you're usually done with the phone as they snap off

[Q] Best SGS2 Cases Available

Hi,
I'm waiting for my Samsung Galaxy S II to arrive in the mail that I just bought on Ebay for $770 CAD. I was wondering what were the best cases available that won't detract from the phone's, 'sexyness'. Here are a few cases I thought looked nice on Ebay:
Barely There Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...00292&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2449wt_1115
Leather 'Wallet' Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...58999&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3824wt_1115
Mesh Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Samsung-Genuine-...Accessories&hash=item2a119b4aec#ht_4050wt_957
Does anyone know what would be the best case for what I'm looking for? I'm focused on quality and looks rather than the price.
UPDATE: I just read the thread rules that stated "no advertising of any kind". Please note that I am not advertising these products. I am only posting them here for comparative purposes, with no intention to sell any products.
UPDATE 2: I bought the "barely there TOUGH" case. It was a little more expensive than the average case (I think it's going for 30 on ebay as of dec 16) but let me tell you, it is probably the only case you'll ever need for this phone. It feels like my phone is wearing a badass suit while still lookin fresh. Buy this case. You'll love it.
Jamie

DJ_Junkee said:
Hi,
I'm waiting for my Samsung Galaxy S II to arrive in the mail that I just bought on Ebay for $770 CAD. I was wondering what were the best cases available that won't detract from the phone's, 'sexyness'. Here are a few cases I thought looked nice on Ebay:
Space Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...00292&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2449wt_1115
Leather 'Wallet' Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...58999&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3824wt_1115
Mesh Case:
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Samsung-Genuine-...Accessories&hash=item2a119b4aec#ht_4050wt_957
Does anyone know what would be the best case for what I'm looking for? I'm focused on quality and looks rather than the price.
UPDATE: I just read the thread rules that stated "no advertising of any kind". Please note that I am not advertising these products. I am only posting them here for comparative purposes, with no intention to sell any products.
Jamie
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barely there and mesh case are similar..both are slim ,light.. both look perfect..
mesh case has holes that might help on heat transfer from the phone,and can be removed much easier than the barely there case..
both do not cover top and bottom of the phone(barely there protects about 0.5cm more)..
in terms of the two in my opinion mesh case is better,,
the other case protects much more..but makes your phone extra large..
its a matter of personal taste

I like the mesh case, but I doubt these cases will protect the phone from any falls. I really like the Rearth case, and the mesh case. I'm waiting now for a Case-Mate Pop case I'm going to review, which will be out in august or september as I was told from CM. The best thin cases? I really REALLY like the Rearth case. I reviewed it just yesterday, check out my sig for that. The Mesh case, which I also own, are very good, and leave the phone all sexy ... The CM cases, I don't like the barely there case series. I don't know why. It makes it look too plain.

ive got the mesh case in black look great on the phone and as already stated really easy to take on and off but it does collect dust and dirty under it like a magnet. plus probably not much protection if dropped

I've got the casemate tough n it is nice, stops dust n grease, would defiantly protect from a fall. However the phone gets stupidly hot n stays hot for ages. Just ordered a mesh case to see how that goes
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I have the samsung mesh in white and it collected dust under it like nobodys business! It looks sooo sexy though! Solution? I ordered a Zagg maximum protection and installed it on the back and sides... Like stated before, the case is so easy to put on it wrapped right around it perfect and you cant even tell its there. So i am totally protected (from scratches) and still look sexy and slim.
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daddymatt said:
I have the samsung mesh in white and it collected dust under it like nobodys business! It looks sooo sexy though! Solution? I ordered a Zagg maximum protection and installed it on the back and sides... Like stated before, the case is so easy to put on it wrapped right around it perfect and you cant even tell its there. So i am totally protected (from scratches) and still look sexy and slim.
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this is the best solution..zagg for the corners and mesh case..

coming soon
http://www.otterbox.com/Samung-Galaxy-S-II-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-I9100,default,pd.html

Don't care for the mesh case... tops and bottoms are completely exposed.
I'm using the SGP Ultra Capsule in Soul Black, fantastic case.

I'm waiting for this case to be back in stock: http://www.senacases.com/samsung-cases/galaxy-s-2/ultraslim/
I love how thin this phone is and I dont want to ruin it with something bulky.

Check these out, not yet available but seems to be really good
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-cases/samsung-cases,default,sc.html

Could someone please recommend a good slip-in pouch for the GS2?
I don't feel comfortable with the hard plastic cases, as they tend to harm the phone body after sometime..

anti-derivative said:
coming soon
http://www.otterbox.com/Samung-Galaxy-S-II-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-I9100,default,pd.html
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niketshah11 said:
Check these out, not yet available but seems to be really good
http://www.otterbox.com/samsung-cases/samsung-cases,default,sc.html
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Thanks guys,
I think the Ottercase looks the best so far, as it seems to have the most protection. My only concern is that it may make the phone look too bulky.
Any experience with these cases?
Jamie

I bought this one... cheap and great
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120702657798&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I've got both the Casemate barely there and the genuine mesh case (black with italic S character).
Both are thin, lightweight and adds a better grip without making it difficult to put the phone in and out of your pocket (I use tight pants ). In fact they are very similar, but the barely there has a bit more matte color, and is a tad more gray when compared to the completely black mesh case. Also the mesh case feels a tad better in the hand, and is easier to take on and off (it still sits firmly on the phone).
As you are talking about keeping the sexiness of the phone, I would recommend the mesh case But they both are good, so you won't be disappointed either way.

nicpol7 said:
barely there and mesh case are similar..both are slim ,light.. both look perfect..
mesh case has holes that might help on heat transfer from the phone,and can be removed much easier than the barely there case..
both do not cover top and bottom of the phone(barely there protects about 0.5cm more)..
in terms of the two in my opinion mesh case is better,,
the other case protects much more..but makes your phone extra large..
its a matter of personal taste
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Hrti said:
I've got both the Casemate barely there and the genuine mesh case (black with italic S character).
Both are thin, lightweight and adds a better grip without making it difficult to put the phone in and out of your pocket (I use tight pants ). In fact they are very similar, but the barely there has a bit more matte color, and is a tad more gray when compared to the completely black mesh case. Also the mesh case feels a tad better in the hand, and is easier to take on and off (it still sits firmly on the phone).
As you are talking about keeping the sexiness of the phone, I would recommend the mesh case But they both are good, so you won't be disappointed either way.
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Thanks for your input Hrti!
I heard a few other people saying that the mesh case doesn't quite cover the whole entire phone. And while the 'sexyness' is a huge factor, I am more concerned about keeping the phone completely protected. Cuz I'd be devastated if anything ever happened to my baby. lol.
Keep the suggestions coming!
Jamie

see my thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1096459
i think these will be the best, D3O FTW

mucury case?
Has anyone had any experience with these?
It's called the "Mucury" case, I can only find it on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/i9100-samsung-ga...Accessories&hash=item2a10785213#ht_3691wt_957
Is it a good quality case? i.e. will it protect the phone from a fall at waist height?
Jamie

bassmonkey said:
I've got the casemate tough n it is nice, stops dust n grease, would defiantly protect from a fall. However the phone gets stupidly hot n stays hot for ages. Just ordered a mesh case to see how that goes
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Got mesh case, now back using the case mate tough. Not sure what the mesh cases point is, top n bottom completely exposed, its a dust magnet. My phone dropped from the arm of the sofa and it came clean off. I suppose it does look nice but if that's the main concern and you're not bothered about the non protection it provides you may as well not have a case. That's just my opinion anyway
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bassmonkey said:
Got mesh case, now back using the case mate tough. Not sure what the mesh cases point is, top n bottom completely exposed, its a dust magnet. My phone dropped from the arm of the sofa and it came clean off. I suppose it does look nice but if that's the main concern and you're not bothered about the non protection it provides you may as well not have a case. That's just my opinion anyway
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Thanks for writing that - I dropped my phone last night indoors on a carpet, and I've always used the mesh case - but it popped straight off and the phone and the case were about a meter apart when they settled.... (phone was fine btw). It got me thinking if I dropped that on concrete or something it'd be pretty badly damaged!
Was looking at the case mate tough - and it's not till I just read your post now that it's convinced me to get one!

Anymode Bumper Case

So a quick synopsis as I have now used it for a day.
The fit is very good, it actually feels like its protected but still has a very light(even lighter than my Ringke Slim) feel to it. The silicone bumper goes on first and elevates the volume and power buttons, then the actually bumper slides over.
The bumper is NOT aluminum.
I was under the impression it was, and at first glance was disappointed. However the plastic maintains a nice rigid feel in my hand where you feel as if the grip is there. The front and back are also fully protected for placement on either side.
Experiment #1 was combining this with my 5000mah battery and backplate however it was extremely tight and did not have a good feel.
Overall it slides in and out of my pocket, not as slippery as the Ringke but it feels "safer" coming out of the pocket and even while in use. Heres a few pics for everyone to see.

GatesHD said:
The bumper is NOT aluminum.
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Un-sold. Thanks for the clarification on the shady sellers mis-advertising their wares. Shame.

Just got my case as well. Even though it isn't aluminum it seems like it can absorb a shock quite well. The ad on ebay where I bought mine did state the materials are made of "PC and silicon". The bumper itself is polycarbonate the the inner part is silicon. I'm pretty satisfied I remember in the Galaxy S2 Forums people complained about GPS lock problems with an aluminum case, so that may be something to think about if looking at an aluminum bumper.

hmmm I panicked for a moment there, I've ordered this a few days ago, and I cant believe that I didn't notice its not aluminium...
But having read your posts and a few from the aluminium thread I'm thinking this one might be better.
Can we get more pictures of other colours and stuff?

I had an aluminum bumper on my iphone4. It definitely reduced the signal strength and was not as comfortable as this one is in the hands. I am still debating on which to use as daily driver this or my ringke slim. This one is again very comfortable and protects the nice gunmetal trim of the note. The ringke is slimmer and slicker so it pulls out of pocket easier but does not provide full protection.

Looks horrible sorry.

GatesHD said:
I had an aluminum bumper on my iphone4. It definitely reduced the signal strength and was not as comfortable as this one is in the hands. I am still debating on which to use as daily driver this or my ringke slim. This one is again very comfortable and protects the nice gunmetal trim of the note. The ringke is slimmer and slicker so it pulls out of pocket easier but does not provide full protection.
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The aluminum bumper reduced the signal on the i4 because the band is the antenna ... it wont affect the note AT ALL... just fyi.
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This case is.....
So good...

I like it hehe. It's nice. But I find it funny how 1/4 of a case (a bumper) can cost MORE than other cases! Bah.

Anyone with white Note bought this? If so, a photo shot would be appreciated.

I ordered one today, after seeing this thread. It's pretty much what I was looking for

I see that theres a cutout at the top corner. what's that cutout for? thanks

Don't know for sure, but a number of cases have that cut-out. Antenna placement, maybe?

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I see that theres a cutout at the top corner. what's that cutout for? thanks
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That is the antenna for watching DMB(Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) in Korea.
That feature is only for domestic one.

This is my new cover. Aluminum, brushed and shiny.
Even better buttons now. Because buttons are a bit recessed, I don't accidentally push the buttons anymore, yet they are still easily accessible. Also no decrease in antenna performance.
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damulder said:
This is my new cover. Aluminum, brushed and shiny.
Even better buttons now. Because buttons are a bit recessed, I don't accidentally push the buttons anymore, yet they are still easily accessible. Also no decrease in antenna performance.
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Thats not the anymode though is it?

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Thats not the anymode though is it?
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Oops, you're right, it isn't. I probably should have started a new thread. Just wanted to share.

well well... after two weeks, my order just got refunded, with a message that the case was discovered to be an improper fit for the Note. sounds like they're going back to the drawing board

Ya i Have that bumper case to, its ok but i dont like how the rubber covers so much of the front of the phone. I think i just dont like adding any width to an already large phone.