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[Q] Best thin case for Captivate

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?

fastkx450 said:
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...

jgc121 said:
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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Good Mytouch 4G case

So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5

i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q

OEM tmobile mytouch black rubber slip on case is what ive had since release in november. very happy with it

Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting

d12unk13astard said:
http://www.tridentcase.com/product_7_69.html
My review http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=947916&page=5
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I agree! Best case I've used so far (and I've used silicone, tpu, trident cyclops, and the aegis). Thing rocks and really does protect

itmustbejj said:
Hands down the best cases you can get for your phone at the TPU fusion cases. All TPU cases are great, but the TPU fusion just has a slightly higher level of detail.
There is a thread in this section about the TPU fusion cases that also has an online coupon code for like 10% off their already really cheap price.
I would link but I'm feeling lazy today. Happy hunting
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The link would be
http://www.ambitronic.com/product_info.php/mytouch-fusion-case-p-480
Used to have more colors but now only have black, clear and red.
Act quick!

I originally bought the black gel skin from T-Mobile when I bought my phone. It was a lint magnet, though, and it added a significant amount of bulk to the phone. So I ended up buying a translucent smoke colored TPU case, OEM HTC variety, from Amazon. It's nice, feels good, looks good, has cutouts for all the buttons (so they aren't hard to press like some TPU cases) and doesn't add a huge amount of bulk to the phone, while also making it easier to hold onto.

I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.

Trident aegis case FTW
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Tired a few, but the best (that I like anyways) are the TPU fusion cases

Trident cyclops case rocks
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y2k1ltd said:
I have used the Otterbox Commuter and the TPU Fusion case. I switch between the two. Plus they both protect the phone well and fit inside of my Seidio holster.
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y2k:
Is the Seidio holster you're using the standard one for the MT4G? Or did you have to use a larger size? I'm looking for a good case to replace the Seidio one I'm currently using, but I like the design of the Seidio holster...

shekki said:
So currently I have a cheap case I bought on ebay and it's messing up my invisibleshield on the sides. Whenever I grip the sides it pushes up against the shield and dust gets in there.
I'm considering buying a new case but I'm not sure what one to get so it won't mess up the shield. Anyone have any ideas? I was thinking the tpu case but I'm not sure. What do you guys think?
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As previously stated, the trident case is very good, but if your not willing to spend the money you can go for the TPU fusion. Its cheaper, and still has a modern look to it.
straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Protective-Te..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-1
$0.99 but isnt straight from HTC: http://www.amazon.com/Fusion-S-Line..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1328646244&sr=1-3

This one beats all the case outhere in my honest opinion coz i have it!.. trust me.. you will not regret getting it!...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Soft-...ccessories&hash=item20bbd29706#ht_1387wt_1185

saotua said:
i bought this one and very happy with it
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KAXK2Q
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lol this seems like itll feel weird, especially in the pocket
the TPU Fusion case is the best ive seen..
the regular silicone cases are nice too but the rubber is so grip-y that its hard to pull the phone out of the pocket lol

The trident case looks great I'm going to order it.

my sister has the TPU case and i think im going to pick one up they look great and feel good in the hands.

I bought this. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K575E0/ref=oh_o02_s00_i01_details
It's not so much a case IMO but more of a glove. The phone remains extremely slim still and its pretty stiff.
My review:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member..._pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview

Try the Otterbox Commuter case. It's fairly cheap for a otterbox, and it looks like it'd be a good case that would work well with invisishield,

Having a tough time deciding on a case

I thought about getting the ballistic case, but I honestly don't need something that big unless I'm out in the field in the military, and for those I don't bring my tablets, the phone is good enough
now I'm looking at the slim cases just for basic protection and I have found a few
Here are my choices -
AYL® High Quality Slim Leather Case Folio
This one is nice, but no prime on amazon (I like to use that feature for fast free shipping and get my money's worth lol) but I think the ratings are skewed because the company sends you a stylus pen if you write a positive review... so everyone is rating the damn thing a 5 star. it's ridiculous and I can't trust the reviews on that thing because of it...
Body Glove Moto Xoom Phantom Case
It's an inexpensive case that seems ok like a not as tough ballistic case, but no screen cover which I kind of want (and no tablet stand)
Acase Slim Leather Folio Case
This thing seems identical to the AYL and I can't tell a damn difference, and it has prime. some people said it doesn't stay put when you have it on tilt while you type though...
rooCASE Executive Portfolio (Black) Leather Case Cover
Now I really like this one and it looks professional but no stand for it, so I don't know about that...
Snugg Motorola Xoom Case Cover and Flip Stand
Just a very sleek nice looking case, I love that white sticthing

I just bought the rooCase and it's nice...a bit bulky, not really slim, unless you use the inner sleeve by itself, but it's very protective and the case doubles as a stand. It's like carrying around a rather thick agenda, with all the pros and cons of that.

AYL CASE
Got the AYL case 2 weeks ago, did not receive that Stylus promotion though.
Overall I would give it a 4.5/5 as its all good except that the top is closed just by pure pressie, so I'm afraid after constant usage the stitching will start to give out.
I would recommend it though. Solid case.

How about that acase slim? it looks identical...
that roocase I think is bit too much for what I want it.

razorseal said:
How about that acase slim? it looks identical...
that roocase I think is bit too much for what I want it.
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I'd say go with the AYL case... it looks nearly identical, to the carbon fiber folio case from kevikev:
http://www.shop.kevikev.com/Motorol...r-Multi-View-Case-Folio-Stand-YCASECFXOOM.htm
I've had the kevikev case for about 6 months now, and I absolutely love it. I haven't even thought about another case. I notice the AYL case has a cutout for charging and ports too which is nice.

zonk7ate9 said:
I'd say go with the AYL case... it looks nearly identical, to the carbon fiber folio case from kevikev:
http://www.shop.kevikev.com/Motorol...r-Multi-View-Case-Folio-Stand-YCASECFXOOM.htm
I've had the kevikev case for about 6 months now, and I absolutely love it. I haven't even thought about another case. I notice the AYL case has a cutout for charging and ports too which is nice.
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I love that case. The CF look is real nice too, I might go for that case when it's in stock. Shame not on amazon
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I do not have any of those cases, I have a zoogue, but I could not use a case without a stand. No stand narrows your choices a bit.
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Found these cases on ebay, which do you think is best?

I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984

ewwww. all 3 of them. tpu or ringke rearth case ftw.

Why do you say that? Do you have the Rearth? How is it? I liked these cases because they look like a colorful otterbox.

thinking about getting a ringke rearth. they look nice. i just think they're ugly because they're so fat and bulky. but you may need the protection so function over form in that case. i don't need that much protection so function and form are equal for me. i had an otterbox once for a nokia e71 and i needed it then, but it was awful big and a pain in the ass sometimes. such a pain that i started carrying in my pocket instead of holster and i lost it somehow. yes, from my pocket. i was pissed.

The 2nd and 3rd resemble the ballistic shell gel cases, but uglier. I have a rearth ringke slim and i like it. I also have a couple diztronic tpu cases and like them as well.

I ended up ordering a Seidio active case for mine $29 after taxes, I looked at other cases that would fit with the extended back but I've always gone with Seidio on my other devices and just couldn't stray away.
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GalaxynexusVZW said:
I found these cases on ebay and can't beside between the 3. Which do you think is better and why? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...Accessories&hash=item4cfcefbb3f#ht_2984wt_984 (I really like this one but my fear is that the rubber will feel cheap)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item3f11e60161#ht_3319wt_984
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Accessories&hash=item4160e33f6d#ht_3319wt_984
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I have the first link case identical. I got it yesterday. The black is a rubber piece that goes around the red plastic does a very poor job. It would not survive a fall high than 3 feet. I will be returning mine. I am now looking for a white case and a good holster. Any suggestions are great.

Hmmm, i don't know which to pick. The reason I wanted to buy one off of ebay is because I have $25 ebay bucks. I originally liked the metallic but I heard it was slippery so I'm starting to think I should go with the matte black. Can anyone find one on ebay?

That first one looks sketchy, idk looks cheap. id kinda not get any of those. Just get an Otterbox, thats basically what these are posing. I realize these are cheaper but also these look it. If not then maybe their are other brands that could get you some reliability. I personally dont know because i rocked my D1 naked for two years and im rocking a cruzer on my Nexus. I also have an otterbox as a backup (thats the tough case).

I currently have the otter box but I would like to add some color which is why I am looking at these cases.
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Casemate Pop, $28 ebay multiple colorways
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Torn between a few cases. Can you help me decide?

Hey guys,
I am looking into buying a case now, and after looking through some threads here, I think I will pick one of these three:
Diztronic TPU case: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Flexible-Protector-International-Packaging/dp/B0089F49P0/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=A2HOCXU5SC35JO
Ringke Slim Lite: http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_slim_lite_kit
Incipio Silicrylic: http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-302-Silicrylic-Silicone-Samsung/dp/B0085VAP38/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1342098764&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+incipio
The most important thing for a case to me is drop protection, followed by thinness.
I have heard good things about all these cases, so I feel that I can't go wrong, but I'm having a hard time choosing.
Also, if you know of any other cases that you really like and offer good drop protection.. let me know
Edit: Looks like I'll go with the Incipio.. Thanks for the replies

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The most important thing for a case to me is drop protection, followed by thinness.
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If drop protection is top on you list then take the Rearth off the list. TPU is quite hard when compared to silicone, in a drop test the Silicrylic case will not doubt be much better.

vw671 said:
If drop protection is top on you list then take the Rearth off the list. TPU is quite hard when compared to silicone, in a drop test the Silicrylic case will not doubt be much better.
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+1 I currently use the Ringke but only because it's thin and provides enough protection to prevent scratches while still preserving the beauty of the device. I also have the Diztronic tpu and it should provide enough protection for low drops.
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My silicrylic and my gs3 both showed up yesterday.
The case is very nice and definitely offers drop protection. The silicone doesn't seem to attract dust and lint like I thought it would.
I used to have a seidio active on my evo 3d which is the same type of case, so I thought I knew what to expect. I have to say though the incipio case is much nicer than the seidio case was. It is very sleek for what it is and the silicone isn't at all tacky like the seidio case was. It is very smooth and slides in and out of a pocket very nicely.
The all black looks nice on my blue gs3 too which is great.
I basically bought this case for times I may want a little extra protection, but I am so happy with it I think I will use it as my primary case. Fyi I ordered from Amazon and it only cost me $17 shipped.

I'm liking that incipio
I have this casemate one because it was all I could find the second day I had the phone. They come in all black now

Definitely buy the Incipio Silicrylic.
I have actually bought all 3 types of cases for my S3 that you listed in your OP, so my opinion matters more than these other guys! j/k -- 1) TPU (Cruzerlite ($10); similar to Diztronic and $1 versions on ebay); 2) Hard polycarb shell (Rock Quicksand ($10); similar to rinke); 3) Hybrid (Incipio ($18)).
After trying all the cases on, I can only recommend the Incipio if you care anything at all about protecting your phone, while looking good, and without adding as much bulk as an otterbox. The Incipio's Silicone sides and the hard case itself is also grippier than the others, and doesn't attract lint at all like my $0.99 silicone lint magnet on my old Captivate.
(Throw the screen protector that comes with the Incipio away, though. Crap quality)

I have the incipio and like it a lot...tried a letterbox commuter but took it back because I liked the incipio that much better...

KevTN said:
I have the incipio and like it a lot...tried a letterbox commuter but took it back because I liked the incipio that much better...
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Another vote for incipio :good:

I dunno, if thinness is number 2 you should stay far away from the incipio. It is definitely a fatty.
I say just suck it up and get the ringke or diztronic and just be more careful.

Look no further!!!
Seriously... you should +1 this ish.

raisins said:
Hey guys,
I am looking into buying a case now, and after looking through some threads here, I think I will pick one of these three:
Diztronic TPU case: http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Fle...g/dp/B0089F49P0/ref=?ie=UTF8&m=A2HOCXU5SC35JO
Ringke Slim Lite: http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_slim_lite_kit
Incipio Silicrylic: http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-SA-30...=1342098764&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+incipio
The most important thing for a case to me is drop protection, followed by thinness.
I have heard good things about all these cases, so I feel that I can't go wrong, but I'm having a hard time choosing.
Also, if you know of any other cases that you really like and offer good drop protection.. let me know
Edit: Looks like I'll go with the Incipio.. Thanks for the replies
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The Incipio is an excellent choice. I bought all three and find the Incipio to be far superior, mostly due to protection capabilities.
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I love my Incipio Silicrylic White/Gray case, but I just ordered an Otterbox Defender for the times when I feel I need a little added protection.
The only thing I don't like about the Incipio Silicrylic is that it doesn't have quite as much grip on the hard shell as I expected it to. Otherwise, it looks great, seems to protect well (though I haven't dropped it yet, and don't plan to), and doesn't gather lint.
If I wasn't so afraid of the phone slipping out of my pocket, like my iPod does all the time, I wouldn't even use a case.
But, a good case is a lot cheaper than total protection insurance. It costs more over the course of 2 years with deductible than I originally paid for the phone with contract. An an Otterbox Defender only costs $30-$50.

My vote is for the incipio

If you don't mind the extra bulk and want the peace of mind stick with the defender. The bulk is not bad, and it makes the phone feel like it's made of more premium material, I own it and it's great!
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Get the Incipio. The Otterbox and Trident cases can withstand more torture but let's be honest here. Going with one of them turns a beautiful phone into one ugly ass crack whore.
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