Does anyone have any experience with a larger leather case for the Vibrant that will accommodate the added bulk of a hard/silicone case? None of the leather cases I can see on Ebay have any indication of fitting a cased Vibrant.
This one that I bought fits my Vibrant perfectly with a gel case on. I've also tested it with a Body Glove.
There is still a bit of room with the gel case and Body Glove, so I'm betting thicker cases would be ok too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q4AJR2
This would NOT be good to use with a naked Vibrant.
tekkguy said:
This one that I bought fits my Vibrant perfectly with a gel case on. I've also tested it with a Body Glove.
There is still a bit of room with the gel case and Body Glove, so I'm betting thicker cases would be ok too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002Q4AJR2
This would NOT be good to use with a naked Vibrant.
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Hey thanks! Definitely going to try that out.
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Hey,
Does anyone know of a case that is big enough to comfortably hold a Vibrant in a t-mobile gel skin. The phone is so light and fragile w/o the gel skin, but I would really like to have a holster to carry it on my belt. Anyone know of a case thats might work for that purpose?
Thanks!
I actually have the T-mobile gel case and purchased the leather swivel hip case for the moto cliq from t-mobile. with a little bit of stretching they both fit perfectly. Not to much work to pull it out or slide in. Try this out. They have 2 cases at t-mobile. find the one with the magnetic button and not the concealed magnet. Good luck!
I found a horizontal Rocketfish leather holster that is a perfect fit for the Vibrant with an average thickness gel skin at Best Buy. Not too snug, not too lose; feels like it was made for the phone.
I can't find a link to it on their website but it was a universal case and, suprisingly, very well constructed with soft black leather.
It has a swivel clip but it lays flat against the case so the phone doesn't protrude far from your waist.
I bought a leather holster that's made for the EVO from a Sprint store. It fits great with the tmo gel skin on it.
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I found a horizontal Rocketfish leather holster that is a perfect fit for the Vibrant with an average thickness gel skin at Best Buy. Not too snug, not too lose; feels like it was made for the phone.
I can't find a link to it on their website but it was a universal case and, suprisingly, very well constructed with soft black leather.
It has a swivel clip but it lays flat against the case so the phone doesn't protrude far from your waist.
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I got the same one. A few days of pushing my phone in the case it fits perfect.
The best fitting case is the leather holster sold by Verizon for the Droid X. It is a perfect fit with the T-Mobile gel skin.
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What is the best thinnest case for the samsung captivate!
Don't know what your parameter for "thin" is but I found the TPU cases from ebay to be the best. I had tried a BodyGlove case and a generic silicone case but found them too thick (the silicone case looked ugly too IMO - dull & attracted too much lint). The TPU case I got from ebay has been great - glossy yet grippy. Adds about a mm top & bottom.
I have tried three different cases and found that thr "Body Glove" seems to be the one I end up using the most. It is very thin, tight fitting and feels good while holding the phone. There are really several good choices around. This is of course IMHO.
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i use the bodyglove case with the diagonal lines on the back. my brother uses the sedio one that snaps in 2 and has the smooth body. the body glove is a little thinner and looks more stylish. both are around 15-20 dollars. i prefer the body glove one because of the back actually, just adds a little touch to an otherwise plain looking phone. both are nice because they dont pick up dust and lint like the cheapo 2 dollar ones. you can tell quality by the seams of the rubber and smell. you get what you pay for. if your phone is worth 400, why spend 2 dollars on a case right?
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What is the best thinnest case for the samsung captivate!
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How much protection are you wanting exactly?
Just picked up the Body Glove yesterday. Really like it, doesn't collect dust and very thin. Good fit also.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQS43U/ref=oss_product
Cheap, looks good (can't really see the pattern except at a certain angle), protects great, and is the thinnest protective case I've seen.
Check these out. They are not as sticky as regular silicone skins and they are fairly thin + cheap.
http://cgi.ebay.com/WHITE-TPU-CASE-...137991?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cb26715c7
http://cgi.ebay.com/SMOKE-Crystal-S...139274?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d2d4f700a
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-TPU-SKIN-...791504?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415455ec90
http://cgi.ebay.com/ORANGE-TPU-SKIN...810059?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c287018b
6 for 11$
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-x-Color-TPU-G...296126?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f06a32a3e
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-Tpu-Gel-Case...544565?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ade97c375
http://cgi.ebay.com/Red-TPU-Crystal...340454?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c2cc2266
Body Glove is pretty darn thin. I have one but I replaced it with the Otterbox Commuter, just to change things up. Commuter is a bit thicker but I don't mind it at all so I am sticking with it. I do recommend the Body Glove though. Good sleeve.
Plus one for body glove.
Its perfect. Smooth enough that it comes out of pocket easy, but grippy enuff that I can throw it on dashboard without it flying off with the first turn I make.
I also think it looks great, fits perfectly, and I can hold the phone without dropping it-which is the reason I wanted it in the first place
are you looking for a hard case or skin? body glove or a tpu skin is your best bet for the thinnest protection but if you want a hard case then check out Seidio innocase surface
I just got a Xmatrix case (I think its a knock off as its not rubberized anywhere) but the fit is great and gives you a near naked feel. Covers the back and adds a bit to the front edge so the screen does not touch a flat surface if you lay it face down.
MobileNick said:
Don't know what your parameter for "thin" is but I found the TPU cases from ebay to be the best. I had tried a BodyGlove case and a generic silicone case but found them too thick (the silicone case looked ugly too IMO - dull & attracted too much lint). The TPU case I got from ebay has been great - glossy yet grippy. Adds about a mm top & bottom.
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I just ordered one of these today, sounds like a good one.
Amzer argyle for $4
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290487171195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I just ordered this case - its the slimmest/nicest looking imho, I am currently using the otterbox defender case - which i like, its a bit on the bulky side, but does offer excellent protection - my only real complaint with it is that its a pain to get the the battery if needed - have to take the rubber off, then separate the case and remove the phone from it to gain access to the back cover...
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290487171195&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I just ordered this case - its the slimmest/nicest looking imho, I am currently using the otterbox defender case - which i like, its a bit on the bulky side, but does offer excellent protection - my only real complaint with it is that its a pain to get the the battery if needed - have to take the rubber off, then separate the case and remove the phone from it to gain access to the back cover...
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Looks just like a TPU case which if you don't mind having a not as fancy case you can get the Amzer one on amazon for $5 shipped and the knockoff ones on ebay for about $3-4 shipped. But the case you linked to is one very nice looking case.
All nice looking cases. I may have to try the TPU out. Looks nice.
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bay_wolf said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VQS43U/ref=oss_product
Cheap, looks good (can't really see the pattern except at a certain angle), protects great, and is the thinnest protective case I've seen.
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That Amzer case does it's job very well. It protects, looks good, thin and is subtle in a good way. The fact that it is now ~$6.00 makes it an absolute steal. I usually don't buy cheap stuff for my phone (or for anything for that matter) but this case performs like a $20 case.
Only issue I have with it is that mine seem to be less snug than it was when I first got it. I only take off my case when I have to do a battery pull so it's a bit surprising that it got loose so easily. I recently bought a Otterbox Commuter to replace this case because I was getting bored with it but I wouldn't say I changed because it was necessary; it was just cause I was bored and I found a good deal for it.
+1 for the xmatrix case. It's a hard case but very slim and is a good fit without any movement or shuffling. Plus, there is a minor lip on the front so you can rest it face down.
It snaps on in the back...just one piece.
Body glove for sure best slim streamline case
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I have a fat rubber case for my aria. Does anyone have a rubberized slick looking case they would recommend?
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asifryan said:
I have a fat rubber case for my aria. Does anyone have a rubberized slick looking case they would recommend?
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You try to find it on ebay, I think you 'll find a variety of rubber case for your device and the price is quite affordable
I got my girlfriend a Amzer TPU case, I have the same kind on my Tbolt
http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Smoke-Grey-P88562.htm
I bought a $4 silicone case from amazon that seems to be working quite well. It doesnt quite fit as snug as I'd like though, but it keeps the profile small and its easy to get out of my pocket.
Case
Yeah..i think silicon case is better..
I am now using a soft pouch, I think it's better than a silicone case because it protects also the screen and it's not "sticky" like silicone cases are (I always found difficult to put the phone into the jeans' pocket when I am sitting if I use a TPU case)... You could try a pouch and see if you like it
Thanks for the ideas on cases. I have thought about getting one but never sure which are cheap and rip easy or whatnot.
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I am now using a soft pouch, I think it's better than a silicone case because it protects also the screen and it's not "sticky" like silicone cases are (I always found difficult to put the phone into the jeans' pocket when I am sitting if I use a TPU case)... You could try a pouch and see if you like it
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I agree. There is a htc branded leather pouch at expansys.com. i wore out my first. I reordered one.
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How fat is it? I have a rubber case also but I don't consider it fat. I have not seen any case for this phone also.
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I bought a $7 silicone case from my local ATT store and this thing is the best. It fits nice and snug, and is easy to remove if need be. Of course, I wear carpenter jeans so the slight stickiness doesn't bother me. AFAIK tho, I believe they stopped selling it in my area so that may be the case everywhere.
These three cases look nice! Does anyone have them? Which is best?
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case
EMPIRE Black Rubberized Hard Cover Crystal Case
HTC TPU Skin Case (Clear)
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These three cases look nice! Does anyone have them? Which is best?
Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case
EMPIRE Black Rubberized Hard Cover Crystal Case
HTC TPU Skin Case (Clear)
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I have the HTC TPU Skin Case - very nice.
Text of test.
I have black rubber case. I love it.
Hey guys,
I got another case and went ahead and wrote a review for you. Its a glossy black tpu case made by belkin..Its thin, slick and comfortable. an ok case overall
Belkin TPU case Galaxy s2 - YouTube
I picked this one up when I got my SGS2, and I'm really impressed with it myself.
I've used cheap TPU cases from eBay on my other phones before, which, while decent, had fitting issues and a lot of flash (excess plastic) around the outside edges.
This Belkin TPU case is tight fitting, very little flash (two little tabs I found and removed with an xacto knife), and feels really quality in my hand.
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I picked this one up when I got my SGS2, and I'm really impressed with it myself.
I've used cheap TPU cases from eBay on my other phones before, which, while decent, had fitting issues and a lot of flash (excess plastic) around the outside edges.
This Belkin TPU case is tight fitting, very little flash (two little tabs I found and removed with an xacto knife), and feels really quality in my hand.
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Def better than a cheap tpu ebay one..those are awful lol. fitting of this case is great ..havent dont the xacto knife fix for it tho..Might try that out
Hows the grip on these?
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Hows the grip on these?
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Grip is decent.. Its tpu so the material itself even tho it looks pretty shinny still retains it grip. A matte finish will def be grippier however this case does it just fine
thanks for the review. the gloss just ruins the case for me. I ordered a TPU case on Ebay for $9 and it has matted back and a glossy edge. It also has very high rating on Amazon.
I also suckered in for the D30 at T-mobile store after reading many good reviews on it
I'm with you. I'm a matte case guy myself
Will Body Glove make a case like the captivate mirage tpu flexible for the S2?
Just buy a trident
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No, the tirdent isnt low profile and is not thin like the bodyglove is there or will there be a case similar to it?
I would recommend the TPU rubber skins. Since I can't post links yet here is the exact name for Amazon:
TPU Rubber skin Case for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989, Black
I have it myself and it's all you need. Very low profile and helps you get a good grip on the phone. It's also plastic, not just rubber, so it adds some more protection. 10/10
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No, the tirdent isnt low profile and is not thin like the bodyglove is there or will there be a case similar to it?
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If you wan't something thin just stick to no case, it will offer virtually the same protection from drops
I've had bad luck with Body Gloves cases. I had one on my HD2 and it really hurt the thing more than it helped. It ended up scratching the back REALLY bad and then the kickstand broke as well.
thanks for the help i will just buy the TPU case!