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Brick and mortar stores that carry accessories?

I know this should probably go in question and answers but it pertains specifically to accessories so I'm posting it here. Is there anyone nationwide that actually sells cellphone cases and whatnot anymore? Other than Verizon stores small selection (even at flagship stores), I can't seem to find anywhere that actually carries more than one or two cases for this phone or any cell for that matter other than iPhone crap. I love online prices but I've probably wasted almost 100 bucks on cases for this phone because I can't actually see or try them before I buy. I happen to have the GSM with extended battery but ran into the same problems with the non extended GSM I bought for my wife and also when shopping for cases for my dads Verizon model. It is extremely frustrating. Most cases don't fit properly or peel screen protectors when installing or removing. I'm not blaming case makers for this even, but it seems like such a shame that you have to go online and roll the dice for everything nowadays. I buy lots online so I'm not pining for the good old days or anything like that but some stuff you want to see and feel before you buy. Buying most of these online means you waste lots on shipping to return to the point where going through the hassle isn't worth it.
Are any national retailers carrying this phones accessories? I'm willing to pay a bit more to get something that actually works for me.
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The only major retailer I can think of, that we have in common, that carries stuff here is Best Buy. They have ~6 case options: Casemate, Otterbox (both versions), Incipio (a couple of versions), +. I can't imagine there being less of a selection at BB in the US.
I've tried a few, and I'm picky, I ended up ordering the Cruzerlite Androidify; very happy with fit, feel, size, etc... The Incipio Feather and Casemate Barely There left me underwhelmed; they can't seem to get the fit right for devices that have curves.

Thanks for the reply. I have 2 cruzer lite cases. One is smoked which I kept, and gave the clear Andy version to my dad with his new lte extended battery. They are nice but tpu cases aren't my favorite. I'm using an sgp Neo hybrid right now and its alright but has a bit of a gap around the camera hole on the extended GSM battery model. I'm looking to find a case that has a little more protection for travel. The case mate tough does not fit for extended and my wife's non extended causes the protector to peel.
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Recommendation for a belt leather case?

Hi all,
I just got a Samsung S2 T989 and I love it. Any recommendation for a good leather case for carrying it on my belt?
I got this from Amazon for my Samsung galaxy player 4.0 but it did not last for more than a couple of weeks
(the belt loops broken, stitches came off etc...):
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Leath...95&sr=1-5&keywords=leather+case+for+galaxy+s2
So I'd appreciate if you could recommend a good one. Thank you very much

well on the internet I think most cases are overpriced except of course the one you posted. I bought mine at a local chinese mall for $10 and it is pretty good quality. I would recommend you do something similar.

Try a PDAir:
http://www.pdair.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/index/?dir=asc&order=relevance&q=3BSST9P01
I've got the black one I found on ebay for a few dollars less. Best I've found. Nice strong steel clip. Can be used with a Ditzonic or D30 case. Had it since Feb 12 and holding up extremely well. Very satisfied with it.
A little pricey, but worth the money imo.

Need help with deciding which case I should get!! Everyone please read!!! :)

Okay, I found two silicone cases I really want, I really love both designs but I can't decide which one to get!!
These two are the CHEAPEST I've found that are selling the US, so I've already gotten the best price for the best area (other places you have to wait WEEKS because they're shipping from hong kong )
So which one would you guys get?!
I'm so a gamer, so I love the White Game Boy idea here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140889990618?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p39&afsrc=1
And then I also LOVE these designs on these ones, there's like 10 different kinds too!! Which one of these would you guys get?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140881145191?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
If worse comes to worse, I'll buy one of each (but please help with deciding which of the 10 I should get at least!! lol)
Silicone I found is the best type of case so I'm really excited to find them like this, all I found when searching for these kinds of styles were hard cases and I found those actually do MORE damage then going without a case at all! Talk about ridiculous!!
So if you were going to get one? Which one would you get?
Also BTW: Please don't try and talk me into buying any other cases, my heart is set on one of these, biggest reasons is the seller is the US, it's free shipping, and again, cheapest price for a Brand New case, love it all
Thanks everyone!!

If I had to choose, I'd pick the gameboy case over the others. Reason why is because the other cases are too feminine for me
--> dominating your screen from my t-mobile gs3, powered by: FreeGS3 R7 "Resurrection"

I'm pretty sure I just typed "gameboy case for samsung galaxy s3" and found that gameboy case on amazon for $1.43 + $0.57 shipping. It also says ships from US. As far as cases, I don't really care for either design but I would go with the gameboy over the 2nd.

Spigen is my choice but to save $30 I got an otter box from Amazon
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snapbux said:
Okay, I found two silicone cases I really want, I really love both designs but I can't decide which one to get!!
These two are the CHEAPEST I've found that are selling the US, so I've already gotten the best price for the best area (other places you have to wait WEEKS because they're shipping from hong kong )
So which one would you guys get?!
I'm so a gamer, so I love the White Game Boy idea here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140889990618?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p39&afsrc=1
And then I also LOVE these designs on these ones, there's like 10 different kinds too!! Which one of these would you guys get?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140881145191?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649
If worse comes to worse, I'll buy one of each (but please help with deciding which of the 10 I should get at least!! lol)
Silicone I found is the best type of case so I'm really excited to find them like this, all I found when searching for these kinds of styles were hard cases and I found those actually do MORE damage then going without a case at all! Talk about ridiculous!!
So if you were going to get one? Which one would you get?
Also BTW: Please don't try and talk me into buying any other cases, my heart is set on one of these, biggest reasons is the seller is the US, it's free shipping, and again, cheapest price for a Brand New case, love it all
Thanks everyone!!
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how do you get out of bed in the mornings?
ITS A PHONE CASE.
Talk about ridiculous posts. You have a $300+ phone and are worried about a $5 case for it.
Seriously.

Generic case purchased at mall kiosk

purchased for $18 at a kiosk in the midle of a mall w boostmobile plastered all over it, everyone that sees the case says it sucks and that my phone can fall right out. to me it feels like the ph
one can fall out the case but i have had it for 3 days and have yet to have the phone fall out, i dont think i will be holding the case on the edges and upsidedown any time soon.
for a total of $23 i got the case plus screen protector
I have a $50 radioshack giftcard but did not want to spend it on a $55 hard case and i could not find any other options without having to purchase a case online.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww *gag*
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shaunalvarez said:
purchased for $18 at a kiosk in the midle of a mall w boostmobile plastered all over it, everyone that sees the case says it sucks and that my phone can fall right out. to me it feels like the ph
one can fall out the case but i have had it for 3 days and have yet to have the phone fall out, i dont think i will be holding the case on the edges and upsidedown any time soon.
for a total of $23 i got the case plus screen protector
I have a $50 radioshack giftcard but did not want to spend it on a $55 hard case and i could not find any other options without having to purchase a case online.
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you should have purchased a case online. could have saved yourself $15, and got a really really really really really nice case...(relative to the one you got anyway)
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Gloss-Ba...8&qid=1369688363&sr=8-2&keywords=cimo+htc+one

i know i know it looks bad, i had no choice i payed $400 for the phone basicly because of my credit with att so i was not about to let $400 of my savings get scrached up..
since i purchased the universal ps3 controller clip im thinking about using this case with the clip and purchase another one for normal use.
any ideas or suggestions? i like the style the htc one has and dont like having a case covering it but buying a clear case is like not having a case because no one knows its there.

shaunalvarez said:
i know i know it looks bad, i had no choice i payed $400 for the phone basicly because of my credit with att so i was not about to let $400 of my savings get scrached up..
since i purchased the universal ps3 controller clip im thinking about using this case with the clip and purchase another one for normal use.
any ideas or suggestions? i like the style the htc one has and dont like having a case covering it but buying a clear case is like not having a case because no one knows its there.
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Not quite sure what you're asking here. Are you saying you like clear cases because it keeps the phone's original look...our are you saying you don't like them because no one will know you have a case? Your use of but in there makes the sentence a bit weird
Assuming the former, checkout the links I provided above. It's a tpu case so it offers decent protection. Also checkout the kayscase. It's hard plastic so not as good protection wise...but it's totally clear
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I think hes just asking for suggestions and he merely pointing out that he doesnt like cases because it hides what the device looks like, but with a clear case you can see thru it and it doesn't hide the devices appearance so it's probably not out of the question for him option wise.
Personally, I myself do not like cases either. Why buy a nice fancy looking phone just to hide it?
A clear case is a nice alternative as are full skins which are my personal choice.

Heads-up, Otterbox defender.. $47+tax

I wanted to give everyone a heads-up.. Just scored an Otterbox Defender for my Note 10.1 (2014) just over $51 otd
Walmart.com search for item 77-40507 priced at $47.17 (can't post outside link yet)
Several of my local stores (south Alabama) currently have a rack full in stock, maybe your local store does as well...
Make sure to buy online and deliver to store, as they are $89+ on the shelf and Walmart doesn't pricematch Walmart.com.
Awesome case, a bit heavy, but top-notch construction.

abramsgunner said:
I wanted to give everyone a heads-up.. Just scored an Otterbox Defender for my Note 10.1 (2014) just over $51 otd
Walmart.com search for item 77-40507 priced at $47.17 (can't post outside link yet)
Several of my local stores (south Alabama) currently have a rack full in stock, maybe your local store does as well...
Make sure to buy online and deliver to store, as they are $89+ on the shelf and Walmart doesn't pricematch Walmart.com.
Awesome case, a bit heavy, but top-notch construction.
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thanks. Looks pretty nice, but i'm more of a slim case fan. Also, fyi, this case does block the SD slot.

sleeptomorrow said:
thanks. Looks pretty nice, but i'm more of a slim case fan. Also, fyi, this case does block the SD slot.
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I am fond of slim cases as well, but I carry my Note with me daily at work so the extra protection is a decent trade-off, not to mention having something to 'grip'. I don't swap out SD cards, so the slot being covered is not an issue for me. When I need to move a bunch of files, I just plug into my desktop or use and OTG cable with a flash drive.
After a couple days of use, I can say that the Otterbox is exactly what I hoped it would be and am very happy with my purchase. I would not be a buyer at $90 because I can't justify paying 25% of the cost of my refurb tablet, but at $50.. I was all over it.
I was using a Roocase dual view leather case, and it is very nice for a book cover/stand style case, not exactly light, but sturdy and protective. I bought it as my second choice until the Otterbox became available.
Thanks for the heads-up on the SD slot, I know there are folks out there that swap cards.
NOTE: My one concern before I purchases was the built-in screen protector... Totally not an issue, you hardly know it is there, and the screen is still bright, beautiful, and sensitive. Writing feels different... the bare screen is very slick feeling, the Otterbox screen has much more friction.. I read somewhere that someone said it will eventually smooth out and settle somewhere in between, and that would be perfect.

Great find.
Thanks. I got the case and I love it.

ummm the walmart site says this case is, "for Samsung Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1" ... that is not the 2014 Edition.
y'all are saying it fits the 2014 Edition perfect though huh?

Rest assured
I got mine few days ago and it is perfect fit for note 10.1 2014 ed.
All ports line up correctly and also has s-pen slot.
It will work with tampered glasses but I took the built in screen protector from the case off as I didn't like the rainbow effect it created.
I hope it helped.
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godzebu said:
Rest assured
I got mine few days ago and it is perfect fit for note 10.1 2014 ed.
All ports line up correctly and also has s-pen slot.
It will work with tampered glasses but I took the built in screen protector from the case off as I didn't like the rainbow effect it created.
I hope it helped.
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Was it difficult to remove the built in protector? I would also rather use tempered glass.
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Not at all.
Just press it firmly at the corner in ward and it will start come apart.
I did, however, use bit of rubbing alcohol to make sure all adhesive are completely removed (just my OCD kicking in lol) to make sure there aren't any residue sticking to the glass.
I checked after a week of use and there weren't any residues
Cheers!
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I can also confirm that this case works beautifully. I liked tempered glass so I did remove the original screen protector. Very easy to do. Used Goo-Gone to remove remaining adhesive.
The price at Walmart is down to $39.99. Now the package sticker in the front does say "Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro(10.1) AND Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition". It is fully compatible. Love the protection!!!! :victory:

Is it still easy to use?

Too bad they didn't make a commuter case for the Note 10.1 2014... This Defender seems a tad large. I feel like the wife is not going to like it...

It really isn't that bad, just adds weight

md1008 said:
It really isn't that bad, just adds weight
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Haha you're right! I got it and we both love it actually. Not afraid to "use" the tablet in it.

Amazon is currently showing the black one at $32.50, and a couple of the other colors are less than $17.00.

jgorniak said:
Amazon is currently showing the black one at $32.50, and a couple of the other colors are less than $17.00.
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Just purchased the grey/white model for $20.59, including next day shipping. Description does not state it is for the 2014 version, but several reviews indicate it is. Sweet!

Picked up a Grey and White Defender for $17 on Amazon. I just installed it, it's super bulky but the quality is amazing and the multi use stand is great.

Are the ones from Amazon authentic?
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Of so I went from damn I got a good deal to damn it I got ripped off lol

The quality is certainly comparable to other Otterbox cases I have purchased. Looking through the other colors for this case, which were priced higher, I got the impression that grey/white may not be popular and is being phased out. Even if it is a fake Otterbox, which I don't believe it is, the case is still a bargain for $17.

DrDoug said:
The quality is certainly comparable to other Otterbox cases I have purchased. Looking through the other colors for this case, which were priced higher, I got the impression that grey/white may not be popular and is being phased out. Even if it is a fake Otterbox, which I don't believe it is, the case is still a bargain for $17.
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The Grey and White one I received was authentic otterbox. My Note 10.1 is white so it looks great together.

I just ordered one online from Walmart for $39.01 (Amazon also has the same price).
How is this case?