Ultra Slim Covers - Galaxy S III Accessories

These are covered in the "Master List" but that doesn't seem like the appropriate forum to discuss specific items on the list in detail...
Samsung Galaxy S® III Ultra Slim Cover - 2 Pack
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"This 2-pack comes with two different colors and textures of Samsung Galaxy S III Ultra Slim Covers.The Galaxy S™ III Ultra Slim Cover provides additional protection for your handset against scratches on the back of the device. If you typically don't buy cases for mobile phones, this is the option for you. The case is ultra slim, giving you the feeling that it's not even there - aside from the texturized grip it provides, keeping the phone from sliding off surfaces or falling out of your pocket. Allows unimpeded access to ports and buttons, assuring your Galaxy S III is fully functional."
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Does anyone have one of these? What are your thoughts? Exactly how thin are these things?
There's three main reasons that I never use a case:
There's only so much room in my pocket as it is
Decreases sexiness
I use mounts that are designed specifically for my phone. A case would get in the way of that.
If I am to believe their marketing... "The case is ultra slim, giving you the feeling that it's not even there"... then it would seem like at least #1 and #2 on my list would not be as much of a concern. #3 would probably still be an issue, but who knows. I plan on getting a ProClip holder for my SGSIII, and I've never had one before so I don't know exactly how snug it will be. If this cover really is as thin as they make it sound, maybe it'll even fit in that too.
Thoughts?
P.S. Show of hands... who saw "ultra slim, giving you the feeling that it's not even there" and immediately wanted to make a sexual joke?

I've also been looking for the slimmest case possible and been eyeing these. Any input would be appreciated!
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+1 also interested in these but have no idea how they translate as noone has reviewed them or has them that I've seen.

I'm not as worried about scratches as I am about the thing sliding out of my pocket or very short falls.
Although I'm sure this thing would probably increase friction enough to lower my concerns about pocket escape I'm not sure that it looks like it provides any additional padding vs my kitchen floor.

My main doubt with these is whether the case is so thin it breaks or becomes stretched..

Will have to check best buy to see if they are going to carry this like the flip cover.
And I will be the first to admit that I thought of a sexual joke too.

Well I went to buy them and they are on back order... guess they are more popular then we thought.
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I just order one of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150841451141#ht_3065wt_1185

ranchosteve said:
I just order one of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150841451141#ht_3065wt_1185
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Doesn't look like that item really offers anything in terms of protection, aesthetics, or ease-of-holding. The Samsung ones probably don't offer much protection either, but the texture will at least help to grip the phone. Looks a little nicer too.

I just order these Rearth Alpine White Ringke SLIM LITE Premium Coated Hard Case for my Marble White GS3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BUTJ3A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01
and the second choice with stand!
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9409...UTF8&coliid=IJ1GXDAZ2FKEL&colid=2GNYUQI0MTNPL

ranchosteve said:
I just order one of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150841451141#ht_3065wt_1185
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Just ordered that few days ago. lol
0.3mm thin! think about it! Though it doesnt offer much protection, im only planning on using it around the house and my friends houses.

I typically get a tough case like a Silicryllic or Otterbox, and a lighter/thinner hard case to protect from scratches when being put down, keep cameras protected, and a slight drop.
For my thin case I bought the Rock Quicksand in grey for my Pebble Blue GS3, and am VERY happy with it. It adds a lip around the screen so it can be set face down, controls are easy to get to, and it's different from everything out there. It's great to just have around the house, and set on a desk or counter and not worry about scratching the back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089E44OM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Also considering the Diztronic blue TPU when it's released, and then either the Silicryllic or an otterbox maybe.

zaisaroni said:
I typically get a tough case like a Silicryllic or Otterbox, and a lighter/thinner hard case to protect from scratches when being put down, keep cameras protected, and a slight drop.
For my thin case I bought the Rock Quicksand in grey for my Pebble Blue GS3, and am VERY happy with it. It adds a lip around the screen so it can be set face down, controls are easy to get to, and it's different from everything out there. It's great to just have around the house, and set on a desk or counter and not worry about scratching the back.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089E44OM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Also considering the Diztronic blue TPU when it's released, and then either the Silicryllic or an otterbox maybe.
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+1 on the rock case. It's really nice.
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Slim Cases
I'm (DBA Cases) am going to release one in 2-3 weeks.
That one for a few bucks is going to be garbage. When you are talking thin cases you have to use the right materials - no way they are.
Mine have a special blend of polycarbonate to take falls and scratches, a great grip and better design.
Of course they will be more than a few bucks but I'll have them on EBAY probably.

Let me know I'd love to test and write a full review for ya I'll cover shipping
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Saw a review for it on youtube. Looks really sleek but the deal breaker for me was that it doesn't have a lip in front that lets you leave it face down without scratching it up.
Here's the link though:
http://youtu.be/H0QI_L2WKpQ
I went with the Incipio NGP in translucent gray and it looks really slick on my blue s3

hey this one is also a genuine samsung case and it has the lip:
http://youtu.be/ZrhcgrMnw1o
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EFC-1G6WBEGSTA

does anyone have a pic of the genuine samsung clear one on the pebble blue phone? i can't find one online anywhere

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I just order these Rearth Alpine White Ringke SLIM LITE Premium Coated Hard Case for my Marble White GS3
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BUTJ3A/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01
and the second choice with stand!
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-AMZ9409...UTF8&coliid=IJ1GXDAZ2FKEL&colid=2GNYUQI0MTNPL
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I've got the Rearth Alpine White Ringke earlier in the week. It's super thin. I've got a Speck Candy shell arriving today for comparison...

I owned one of the 0.3mm cases from ebay for my s2 and I'll give you my opinion:
1. They protect the phone pretty well. Even through some minor falls the case still held on and didn't crack
2. The case scratches pretty easy. If you get the clear one its not as noticeable, but it was very noticeable when I owned the black one.
3. I kept a screen protector on the phone as the lip on the screen side is minimal and I was still scared of setting it down on the screen side otherwise.
4. Used the case for ~6mos(2 mos black version, 4 mos clear version) with no major issues. It is still on the phone as we speak.
5. Super cheap(~$3) and did exactly what it was supposed to do(prevent scratches on the phone and case
I already have one on order for my S3
-extremepizza

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I think this is the BEST case for the vibrant

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2
Not sure if anybody's tried this case or posted a thread about it but this TPU case is less than 5 bucks so I figured I can't really lose much here if I'm not satisfied. I bought the other TPU case that's pretty common on ebay with the polygon design on the back and I hated it because it made the unlock button so ridiculously hard to press that I had to use my nail. I eventually ended up cutting the button out with a razor blade but I was still unhappy because I didn't like the polygon design.
When I saw this case I noticed in the photos that the button design on the case were circular instead of squared like the other TPU case and that the back design were just criss-cross diagonal lines which I thought looked MUCH better and the circular button design appeared to function a lot better from the photos although I wasn't quite sure but like I said I figured what the heck could I really lose but 5 bucks.
Anywho, I got the case in today and it's the PERFECT case that I've been looking for. It keeps the phone looking thin and the buttons are soft and easy to press just like I was hoping. It functions just like the black silicone case you can get from tmobile but still keeps the phone looking thin. I definitely recommend this case and I think it comes in various colors.
Just wanted to give my .02 cents and sorry for the ridiculously long post lol
Very nice...Liking the power button.
Can u take pics with it on and of the buttons?
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Very nice...Liking the power button.
Can u take pics with it on and of the buttons?
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I can't really take any photos cause I don't have another camera but it pretty much looks exactly the way it's shown in the ebay photos. The fitment is great also. It's really well worth the 4.48 or whatever the price was lol.
I had something similar for my HTC Magic, the one issue I had with the case though is since it is silicone and not as hard as some materials, you have to make sure you keep the case in its shape; I flashed a new Rom on my Magic every 12 hours (which required to take the case on and off frequently) and my case started to become deformed and leave major spaces between the phone and the case allowing dust to get inside.
This is just my experience from a similar product but try it, it protected my phone from many drops without giving the phone itself any damage.
// galaxy s
do these types of cases stick to your pockets? I have the t-mobile gel case and it pulls my pocket lining out with it half the time.
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do these types of cases stick to your pockets? I have the t-mobile gel case and it pulls my pocket lining out with it half the time.
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No these are made of tpu so it's not sticky like ordinary silicone skins. It's a more solid material. Doesn't have that rubbery feel that regular silicone cases have. I have the tmobile gel skin too and although it's much better then your average silicone case I didn't like how it added a lot of bulk to the front of the phone.
thanks, i agree the t-mobile case is bulky as well
kcbboy said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...Category=20336&_trkparms=algo=LVI&its=I&otn=2
Not sure if anybody's tried this case or posted a thread about it but this TPU case is less than 5 bucks so I figured I can't really lose much here if I'm not satisfied. I bought the other TPU case that's pretty common on ebay with the polygon design on the back and I hated it because it made the unlock button so ridiculously hard to press that I had to use my nail. I eventually ended up cutting the button out with a razor blade but I was still unhappy because I didn't like the polygon design.
When I saw this case I noticed in the photos that the button design on the case were circular instead of squared like the other TPU case and that the back design were just criss-cross diagonal lines which I thought looked MUCH better and the circular button design appeared to function a lot better from the photos although I wasn't quite sure but like I said I figured what the heck could I really lose but 5 bucks.
Anywho, I got the case in today and it's the PERFECT case that I've been looking for. It keeps the phone looking thin and the buttons are soft and easy to press just like I was hoping. It functions just like the black silicone case you can get from tmobile but still keeps the phone looking thin. I definitely recommend this case and I think it comes in various colors.
Just wanted to give my .02 cents and sorry for the ridiculously long post lol
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ahhh, i bought that, got it 2 days ago, i LOVE it.
it covers the front around all the way until the glass area so its very tight.
very flexible, and in my opinion i think it offers more protection than the hard cases because of the cushioning you get from the flexibility of the material, but its still very solid, pretty easy to take on and off too.
bought one and agree
very nice case, great tight fit, minus the annoyances of all other cases I had tried
Is this the same as this case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772826
If so I really like that case and would like another design pattern.
kizer said:
Is this the same as this case?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772826
If so I really like that case and would like another design pattern.
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No that one is different. That case has a hard backing where as this case is silicone tpu all around.
Ah Ok, I was hoping it was somewhat simular. I could really go for another look. Black gets a bit boring after a while.
h++p://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Samsung-Vibrant-Galaxy-S-I9000-Genuin-Mesh-Case-black-/320579752277
"Galaxy S mesh case"
It's the winnigest one in my book!! I do shamefully come from an iPhone 3GS that I had in a "perforated" matte black Incase....but this one is more win.
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puretone said:
h++p://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Samsung-Vibrant-Galaxy-S-I9000-Genuin-Mesh-Case-black-/320579752277
"Galaxy S mesh case"
It's the winnigest one in my book!! I do shamefully come from an iPhone 3GS that I had in a "perforated" matte black Incase....but this one is more win.
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here is a video of it on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkBCyMsMw2c
Just got this case in yesterday. I must say it is the best case for our phones. I like how the back is clear too. I did a lil graffiti on a piece of paper and slapped it in the back and it looks pretty cool. I wanna stick a $100 bill. I think that would look cooler than graffiti
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Does the case for the t-mobile t959 vibrant fit the bell vibrant and the i9000? i noticed they all have the same back covers
all see is the phone when u lookin @ it so it dunt matter wat it looks like
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here is a video of it on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkBCyMsMw2c
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Heres the pic of mesh case.
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Loving my white vibrant
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Atrix TPU Case Received, pics inside

Hey everyone, I received my TPU case from EBay (item 290530353216) today, here are some comments and pics. The fit is only OK - the cutout for the USB/HDMI ports is a little off, and there is a little bit of an edge around the power button that impedes fingerprint swipability a little. I will say too that I didn't expect it to have the goofy pattern - what is it with TPU cases and argyle patterns?? Also, as you've noticed it is somewhat translucent.
I give it a 3/5. $7 shipped in the US. I'll keep it until another inexpensive case rolls around that is higher quality.
And just in case anyone wonders, on my screen are the Pandora Widget, Android Agenda Widget, and some apps. I am running ADW Launcher (free). Also, I know I left my back panel sticker on there, and that was on purpose.
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Yeah seriously with the frikin argyle ****! Its like they made a billion sheets of the argyle TPU and they just like heat mold them to phones (not like thats how they're made). This will be my third phone encased in argyle TPU. Other two were the dark one like yours, this time I got sick of trying to hide the argyle and people asking about the stupid pattern. I got clear so, "yes its frikin argyle! got a problem!?"
Waiting for the Realook screen protectors to be cut. no idea why it takes them so long to cut the right size. Realooks are by far the best screens...
Everything is temporary at this point...I'll buy nicer stuff once my 30 days are up.
I was fortunate enough to have a solid black non-patterned TPU case for my EVO that someone on this forum actually commissioned and was selling out of their garage essentially.
Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
the 1.99 one I got from ebay is decent
Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
daveop said:
Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
hotleadsingerguy said:
Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
domin8 said:
i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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Yeah its great for worrying less about the normal wear and tear.
I particular like the argyle tpu cases which give decent protection and feel. i have it for the ipad, galaxy tab, atrix, inspire, and xoom.
www.degasis.net offers these as well
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
I'll post pictures when I come across another camera some time today or tomorrow.
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
eatkabab said:
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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looks exactly like the case i got from ebay for $1.99 lol
Incipio protection?
Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
grayfoxx said:
I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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That's the problem I have with the feather - it doesn't protect either end of the device, only the sides and back.
Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
Kbc, who are you asking? I'm using an AT&T screen protector. It's matte and perfectly smooth.
kbc88 said:
Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
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Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Sounds similar to the one i had on my desire but I cant find it anywhere now
eatkabab said:
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
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OK, you've sold me on this case Good description of how it is, what colour did you get?

Speck Case for Atrix 4G?

Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
tecnic08 said:
Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the speck and the incipio feather. The speck adds too much bulk to the phone but the case looks nice and protects the phone appropriate. The incipio feather is really nice but it cracks easily even without dropping the phone just by taking it off the phone several times....
I have the spek case and while it does add bulk, it adds extremely good protection.
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I had the speck on my iPhone haven't decided if I'm getting it or not. I'm kinda being a pansy about looks right now. I have badass phone I want a badass look
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I have the Speck case and am more than impressed with it. Although it does add a little size to the stock phone, the protection is more than worth it. Side by side with the otter box and this thing looks as thin as a poker chip. Also the back of the case does get scratched up but who cares, that's what cases are for! This case meets every one of my needs so to me there's no better case on the market right now.
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tecnic08 said:
Why no one is talking about the Speck Candyshell for Atrix 4G?
I think it's really good ,but attract scratch on the back.
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I have the spec case amazing i also had a speck case on the iphone the case holds up and really protects the phone i recommend it highly
ive been using the case since i got the phone and really like how theres a hard shell and the rubber lining around the screen. also makes the phone feel really solid. it does scratch really easily but i put some carbon fiber tape on it to cover it up and add some grip. its still a bit slippery for me so i just ordered a tpu case from ebay to see how it feels.
heres a pic of the speck
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
hotweels258 said:
Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I have this same issue with the Speck case, and its really frustrating. The way I do it is to turn it over, push the center of the case with both my thumbs (as if you're holding a sandwich/burger). Keep pressing it and flexing the sides until the back cover pops off partially (usually from the top of the phone), and then separate the phone from the case by slowly pulling on it from top to bottom.
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Does anyone know an easy way to get the case off? Whenever i try to do it, it feels like i'm about rip the battery cover in half.
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I take my phone in and out of my case twice a day although after a month my speck case is torn and falling apart
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I actually returned my candyshell today. After taking it off a few times It became warped and started losing its shape.
Anyone hear back from case-mate? I got:
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Sigh.....
call me a fruit, but it pisses me off that Speck is only making making one color of the case
just purchased the Speck case today from AT&T
It fits perfectly, in my opinion it DOES NOT add very much bulk to the phone AT ALL. But I did just come off of the OtterBox Defender that is a big freakin case
Overall, the Speck to me, seems like a phenomenal case, fits well, doesn't add any weight or size to the phone that is unnecessary, and the all black gloss looks sleek
I compared the spec against the otterbox commuter the other day at AT&T store and went with the commuter for the same price. About the same bulk. Both the store employee and I struggled to remove the spec, which at least means it's secure, and it dang near broke my battery cover since it popped off and got stuck in the spec. If the spec were a lot cheaper or you didn't want to pop it off often it seems great but the 2 piece design of the commuter is pretty ideal.
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i absolutely love my speck case. i take my phone out by just using one hand to kinda pull the lip away from the phone screen, and the other hand to push in the fingerprint scanner.
i wish it looked cooler, but for the protection it adds with not a lot of bulk (IMO at least, it's not that bad at all, i compared it to my friend's otterbox'd iphone and i much prefer my speck)
it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
s1mpd1ddy said:
it is a pain in the arse to remove.. i push the phone out by the power button/fingerprint scanner, while simultaneously pulling back on the lip of the case.
it keeps your phone protected thats for damn sure --but I use the Incipie feather as my everyday ---- the sleekness of it is way better
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Doesn't really protect you phone well I dropped mine on the concrete from 4 feet and the phone fell out the case useless case
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the only thing i dont like about this case is the scratches that it gets on it. best way for me to get it off is left thumb in the camera hole right thumb in the bottom of the finger print scanner and fingers on the rubber edges on the front.
I think the case is good, better then decent drop protection but the scratches make me sad haha, honestly it was worth getting but I will be searching for a new one simply because I am picky and like different cases for different situations.

Which case to get? TPU, Polycarb, Silicone, Flip, ...

Since the international Galaxy S3 is exactly the same form as the U.S. variants, check out that thread first.
My 2 cents...
TPU:
All of the TPU cases are essentially identical, and provide the best protection VS all others -- except an Otterbox -- should you drop it, and the 2nd-best grip (VS silicone). They range from the official Samsung TPU cases ("overpriced"), down to the $2 EBay S-Line / X-Line's. I went for some middle-of-the-road Cruzerlite cases ($10 each or $20 for 3 on Amazon), and they're great, though not as grippy on the sides as I would've liked.
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Hard Polycarb:
The hard polycarbonate plastic cases are also very nice and slightly thinner than TPU, but provide little drop protection. Some provide more top/bottom coverage than others, and some, like this Rock Quicksand case I bought, are actually much grippier than you might expect (it's grippier than my Cruzerlite!):
There are still many other types of cases to consider (listed in order of their level of drop protection):
Full body armor -- bulky; otterbox
TPU
Silicone / Gel / Jelly -- these are the grippiest cases you can get, but that also means they attract lint like the plague, are harder to take out of your pocket, and so flexible that they have a tendency to slip off the phone. I still have one of these $0.99 cases on my Captivate, and it's OK, but not ideal.
Bumpers -- protection around the edges of the phone only; often paired with body skins for scratch protection.
Polycarb
Leather pouches -- for "executive" style; slow to access
Flip -- usually seen on tablets; a little awkward to hold when the flaps around back; a big plus is that it replaces the original back cover of the phone, so the original will never get scratched; very little drop protection
Gelaskin / fullbody skins -- scratch protection, but zero drop protection; they're basically just stickers.
Metal battery cover replacements -- these are known to interfere with NFC, and GPS; steer clear
Other...
Soft TPU / hard polycarb are still the most common.
(my ideal case would fuse TPU or polycarb with grippy silicone on the edges, but AFAIK nobody makes this)
I have a flip on order. IMHO the display is the weakest link and the photos posted from EU with totally busted screens annoys me. I'm hoping that the flip's cover will help protect the display somewhat.
The problem is the design, there's hardly any bevel to keep the glass from hitting something and while it's stiffened glass it's not unbreakable. I'm going to gamble on insurance for a couple months even though the replacement cost with insurance is $200 plus processing ($50?).
I'm going with the otterbox defender.
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I'm going with the otterbox defender.
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In terms of protection that a great choice, however, it usually removes any styling from the phone. Since Samsung is making the flip case it won't box up the style or feel of the phone (and I have a desk charger on order too which it will still work with). There was a video on some UK retailer site...
I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I have on of these for my Skyrocket and it's great. They cost about $10...
I already have my Cruzerlite TPU cases...just waiting for the phone. I love these cases on my Gnex.
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I'm ready to go - now I just need the phone.... Come on Amazon
I have the same screen protector but it sucks..
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I'm probably gettin a Diztronic TPU case once they're available have em on my Nexus GSII and Atrix all are great...minimal bulk great drop protection.
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I'm liking the looks of this plus the price.
How is the Otterbox Commuter series in general? I'm looking for a quality case, but nothing bulky. I had a Defender for my iPhone, but it ended up being too bulky so I never put it back on.
HOW ABOUT THIS ONE
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15084039267.../sch/i.html?_sacat=0&_nkw=150840392675&_rdc=1
AND official one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-Sam...AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item3f189b2c84
I ordered this one
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-S-Line-Flexible-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0087GANO2/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
But my phone is blue. Should be here Friday
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
I have the Rock on mine International GS3. I love it. Best case I have ever had for a phone.
i already have a TPU S-Line case ready and waiting when mine arrives today. I started using these with the SII and when I got my Note I got one for it as well. love the gippy texture on the sides as it really reduces any drops...and its only 4.98 with free shipping.. also got a desktop charger that the phone will fit into with the case on.
New Black S Line Wave TPU Gel Phone Cover Case for Samsung i9300 Galaxy S 3 SIII
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33073802533...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648#ht_2012wt_1166
Desktop Dock In Hard Case Charger Cradle Mount For Samsung Galaxy S3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/17085373242...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1443wt_1397
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what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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There's this but it's not stylish: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLK-WHITE-I...ccessories&hash=item3a75bec2e3#ht_1416wt_1185
But I think that this above design will certainly protect the f*g glass from breaking, but no tight jeans....
This has a kickstand too and looks better: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Sams...ccessories&hash=item589458d504#ht_3353wt_1185
holy moly, im going to have nightmares about that case tonight.
how about we bite off of apple with a bumper case
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-BUMPER-...ain_0&var=&hash=item519fe65426#ht_9186wt_1010
caulton said:
what case would u recommend that also comes with a kickstand...google showed me nuthin major
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People complain that the stand on most kickstand-cases is often flimsy or slippy, so I wouldn't cheap out here if you really intend to use the kickstand a lot vs a dock or desk stand.
If I hadn't ordered a universal ThoughtOut stand I'd have opted either for the official samsung vent case (where you put a coin in the back to act as the stand):
Or, this "SD smart stand" case, which is also getting high praise (the stand flips in and out like a wristband), though is a bit harder to find:
I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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I ordered the S-Line off ebay for $2, and will replace it with an Otterbox Commuter the moment it's released.
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It was released today. I just the notification email.

[Case] Generic Ultra Thin Matte Faux Carbon Fiber TPU Case

At first, I was going to get the Spigen Neo Hybrid in Champagne Gold for my black Nexus 5. It's usually about $20.00 U.S.D. with free shipping. I really liked that the iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4 versions had replacable colored frames. I wanted their 'Dante Red' and 'Infinity White' colors.
Then I contacted Spigen and asked if those colored replacement frames would be available for their Nexus 5 version of the Neo Hybrid case. They replied back telling me that they have no current plans to offer seperate replacement frames for the Nexus. I guess Nexus 5 sales can't compare to iPhone and Galaxy S sales to justify the expense to produce those frames.
So...off I went searching for something that has that dual color look in red or white.
I found this generic TPU case from eBay and decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did.
Ultra Thin Matte Fiber Pattern Tpu Hard Case Cover For Google Nexus 5
eBay seller 'yin_store1120' from Hong Kong
$8.69 U.S.D. + free shipping
It doesn't add much bulk to the phone, gives you TPU protection all around, and has a glossy colored side edge and a matte faux carbon fiber texture on the back. The backing is especially nice because it doesn't pick up fingerprints. The cutouts are all there and nicely accented. I bought the red and the white, and it still cost me less than one Neo Hybrid.
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Good deal!
Chinese cheap-o cases are usually a dime a dozen but every now and again you find a diamond in the rough, and this appears to be one of those good finds. Just ordered a white one, thanks for the heads up.
I think I'll get one but have a question for you. How do the buttons feel? Are they stiff and hard to push or are they reasonable (compared without the case on)? The buttons would be my main concern.
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How do the buttons feel? Are they stiff and hard to push or are they reasonable (compared without the case on)? The buttons would be my main concern.
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Response after pushing the case buttons is very good, actually. There's no looseness, and they don't feel any more stiff than the phone's actual buttons.
And if you look closely at the case buttons, you can see that they are textured. That's a very nice touch (no pun intended )
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Response after pushing the case buttons is very good, actually. There's no looseness, and they don't feel any more stiff than the phone's actual buttons.
And if you look closely at the case buttons, you can see that they are textured. That's a very nice touch (no pun intended )
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I just purchased one in white. Thanks!
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You can buy it even cheaper. Cheapest I've found on eBay was for $2.82 with free shipping.
Thanks for this find. Looks pretty awesome actually.
In terms of protection, how well do you think this case would do in a drop? Have any drops happened with one of these cases on your phone?
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In terms of protection, how well do you think this case would do in a drop? Have any drops happened with one of these cases on your phone?
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I used to have a generic TPU case on my Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, and found the protection to be great. I didn't want silicone ones because they have a sticky feel to them. I then got one of those polycarbonate cases which had a rubberized surface, but I didn't like the feel of that case either, and the hardness of the polycarbonate didn't give me faith that it would absorb the shock for any drop to protect both the phone and the case itself. Then I ended up with the generic TPU case, and from then on that was the way to go for me.
I'm very careful with my phones, but I dropped my X10 a few times getting out of my car where the phone landed onto concrete. The shape-fitting firmness / soft-feel properties of TPU absorbed those multiple-feet drops with no issues. After having it for about 3 years, I retired my X10 just last month. If you looked at it, you would think it was still brand new.
My girlfriend used to have a TPU case on her old HTC EVO 4G and one time accidentally dropped it into a tank of water. The case was tight-fitting secure enough where it kept the water out of almost all the parts it covered, so all she had to do was wipe it down, make sure it was dry after a while, and the phone was fine afterwards.
Now this Nexus 5 case is more stylized than the clear smoke one I had for the X10. This one has textures and a paint/color scheme which makes it feel more hard on the outside surface than my old X10 case even though it is TPU all the way around. But being TPU, I'm sure it will offer good protection.
I have a matte anti-glare, anti-fingerprint screen protector on my Nexus 5 as well. Now fingerprints and fingerprint smudges will be kept to an absolute minimum.
Anyone having this case has a problem with over responsive buttons? Volume rocker works fine. I actually have to push it to work, but power button is way over responsive in my case. I just lay a finger on it without applying any pressure and it gets pressed. It pisses me off since I accidentally happen to turn the phone off while using it or end the call when I don't intend to (I use power button to end call function).
Other than that it's really great case, although I'd rather prefer matte instead of glossy sides, since glossy finish gives almost no grip.
Do you have any other cases? Can you compare the bulkiness to other cases? That's the thing that I look at most is how bulky cases are. Thanks
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Any decent links for lower price? I can't find it any lower.. on Aliexpress they have bulk orders 1.5$/piece for 50+ pieces...
I have a similar bumper with no back which fits perfectly with rhino shield and doesn't raise it like the spigen crap
where did you buy it?
I bought mine here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/390732650970
Found it here too for UK buyers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fashion-H...-Skin-For-LG-Google-Nexus5-451-/291052941040?
£1.74 sounds like a great price for it!
Gonna order it!

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