I've been using the SGP Argos for a few days now and I'm ready to share my review with the XDA community. Overall, the case has been good and is really high quality, but there were somethings I didn't like about it. You can view my video review and my full thoughts below, along with high resolution pictures of the case.
You can purchase the case here:
http://go.alltechunity.com/ars3
Video Review:
My full thoughts on the case:
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The Argos is a genuine leather case available in Black, White, and Vintage Brown. The Black and White models cost $39.99 while the Vintage Brown costs $42.99. For $39.99/$42.99, you're not getting much. No screen protectors, just a leather case. Now not to say that this isn't a bad case, it's actually really high quality. There's no sewing so you don't have to worry about stitching falling apart. The quality of the leather is superb and is 100% genuine. Overall, the construction of the case is just absolutely fantastic.
It also gives you access to all ports, except the bottom microphone and usb port is only accessible when the front cover is opened. I'm sure you could tell by the image above how this case works. You need to open the front flap every time you need you access your phone, and this is also goes for charging it. This is the only downside I could see with the case. If you're someone who uses their phone often, opening the front flap constantly just to use the phone can be annoying. On the upside though, it offers screen protection so the chances of getting scratches on your screen are lessened. Honestly, I wasn't too keen on how the case functioned, but that's merely cause I'm impatient. If you're someone who doesn't at all mind the front flap and would rather have the extra screen protection and a gorgeous leather case, I'd have no issues recommending the SGP Argos for the Samsung Galaxy S III.
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/I had this for my itouch. very high quality.
htcsnap93 said:
/I had this for my itouch. very high quality.
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Nice, it is really high quality.
These look really nice. It's probably the only case with a front cover that I would get.
I espiaclly likd the way it closes. Very snappy but sturdy!
I also have this case. Overall it's nice but I didn't like how it flips around the back. It doesn't lie flat when it's open and make it a little awkward to hold.
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stjs said:
I also have this case. Overall it's nice but I didn't like how it flips around the back. It doesn't lie flat when it's open and make it a little awkward to hold.
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Yup, I stated this in my review. The phone just slides around when the front flap is folded back.
Related
Hey guys,
Got my hands on the Tridea Tedoori Bumper case, this is a TPU bumper that wraps around the sides and corners of your Galaxy S III to provide a tight fitting but slim case alternative. As a bumper, it leaves the front and back exposed, however you can pair this case up with a set of skins and have maximum scratch protection.
Check out the full review below for more info:
another nice video mate, keep going
Thanks for the review. The one major flaw of bumper cases on a phone like the Galaxy S III is the speaker volume is greatly lowered when the phone is lying face up on a flat surface. Due to the location of the speaker, the sound waves get trapped under the phone since the bumper case basically forms a seal against whatever flat surface the phone is lying on. I have a Belkin bumper case that looks really great, but I'm going to have to switch to another design because of the severe volume reduction (I don't want to leave the phone face down all the time). I would estimate the volume is lowered by about 80%, enough to miss hearing a phone call or notification if I'm in the next room or something.
nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing
Aimara said:
nice review, wanted to order this actually, still thinking because of the bumper style exposed back , will be great if its a normal cover up casing
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Thanks, it isn't a bad case as long as you know what you're getting into. I'm rocking it around my house because it's comfortable to hold and don't have to worry about dropping it.
You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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distortion said:
You plan on doing one for the beetle case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320916196788?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Yes please!!! review it mate
this model was release on 28 june , i doubt anyone would receive it so soon
although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all
nice review!
winwiz said:
although this case looks excellent in pictures, it is a real POS
its loose and ugly. would not recommend it at all
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I whole heartedly agree. It hit the recycle bin within 5 minutes of trying it out. I recommend the Rock Quicksand case to anyone looking for a quality case.
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Hello all, just received my SGP Ultra Flip Cover in "blue green" today. Will post photos tonight.
http://www.spigen.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-case-ultra-flip-series.html
The case feels very nice. The front cover sits nice and flat when you flip it to the back. Remains comfortable to hold when the case is open. I carry my phone in my front pocket most of the time, so i like the added protection the cover gives you. Still waiting on my curved screen protector too, so once i get that i can let anyone know if there is any screen peel from the case.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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angie4u said:
I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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+1
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angie4u said:
I'm debating between this one and the Samsung Original Flip case. I think both of them look SOOO amazing and having a hard time choosing between the two. Please post up some photos of your case and phone once it arrives. Thanks!
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This one is an actual case though Partly the reason I returned my original flip cover from samsung, but it was so damn sexy.
Pictures are up. I hope they came out well enough.
Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.
ahwang87 said:
Hows the durability of this case? Ive had the official samsung flip case for a little less than a month now and its already peeling at the edges. i like having the flip cover but need something that will last.
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I've had mine since late November and its getting to the point where I need to replace it. On the back the blue leather is peeling at all the corners, the edges of the cover are all frayed, and on the inside the fold where you fold it behind to use the phone is pretty grimy and stained. The inside felt material is too light of a color, so every bit of dirt you get on it shows. I'm a pretty messy person though so your mileage may vary.
If you are a tidy person this might work for you but I'm pretty rough with my phones. Also, the case won't protect your phone if you drop it on the top or bottom edges as it doesn't cover those sides. Lastly, it does add a bit of bulk to what is a very slim phone. Might as well get an otterbox as this point...
I know a lot of people here like their rugged style cases. I love minimalism so it's a little too big for me, but this one just popped up and might interest some people. There are no reviews yet, so XDA might need a guinea pig to be first to test it out.
It's a silicone case, so I figure it's squishy. I do like the tyre tread design. And with the F1 2014 season starting up this weekend, what car guy/gal wouldn't want to walk around with a tyre stuck against their face? Haha
Amazon.com $2.99 http://www.amazon.com/iGadgitz-Silicone-Google-Screen-Protector/dp/B00IWOVZ32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394835821&sr=8-1&keywords=iGadgitz+Black+Silicone+Tyre+Skin+Case+nexus+5
Amazon.ca $3.99 http://www.amazon.ca/iGadgitz-Silicone-Google-Screen-Protector/dp/B00IWOVZ32/ref=sr_1_116?ie=UTF8&qid=1394835248&sr=8-116&keywords=nexus+5+bumper
**Note: Don't hate me if you don't like it!! I'm just the messenger. **
- Not suitable for the LG Google Nexus 4 E960.
- Custom made for your Nexus 5 D820 D821 with iGadgitz classic tyre tread design.
- Produced from superior quality, shock absorbant, ATS (anti-static) silicone.
- This silicone skin protects your device from nasty chips and scratches.
- Full access to all ports, controls, functions with a customised front frame to secure your smartphone. Supplied with stick-on screen protector.
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The fact that the case wraps around the top and bottom of the bezel ruins it for me :| i rely on the notification LED too much. But I absolutey love the design of the case on the back!!!
I think they needed a big lip over the top, sides, and bottom because it's silicone. It's the only way to hold the case on securely with a soft, stretchy material. If it was TPU it wouldn't be needed.
With it being silicone, it would probably be easy to punch a hole/notch manually with a paper hole puncher; if you really wanted the notification light exposed.
I just love those tyre treads though.
vaibhav.ravi said:
The fact that the case wraps around the top and bottom of the bezel ruins it for me :| i rely on the notification LED too much. But I absolutey love the design of the case on the back!!!
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LOL fail for covering up the notification light.
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I can't say much for the case being on the nexus 5, but I know for a fact it's no good on my iPod touch, especially when you're taking it out of your pocket, it flops around. It is good for drops though, I'll give it that
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I'll let you know how these items mesh once the phone arrives Monday from at&t
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I was looking at that VRS , looks soo nice.. Hoping its not too bulky cause im used to the spigen cases.
It is just a hair wider than my current spigen n6p case
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Drey070 said:
I was looking at that VRS , looks soo nice.. Hoping its not too bulky cause im used to the spigen cases.
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I had the spigen equivalent for the note 7 and it was much slimmer than the VRS case is. I may wind up returning the VRS one. It's just thicker than what I'm looking for.
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I had the spigen equivalent for the note 7 and it was much slimmer than the VRS case is. I may wind up returning the VRS one. It's just thicker than what I'm looking for.
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Thanks , will most likely go back to the spigen case.
does the Supershields cover the entire front of the phone? including the LG logo area at the bottom?
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does the Supershields cover the entire front of the phone? including the LG logo area at the bottom?
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no glass protector at present can cover the LG logo, the glass starts to curve off, you will get a air gap, there was a company called icroo, that could do it, but I think they closed down, they had the perfect protector for the G5, but it was also very expensive.
The screen protector was not very good. I removed it as it only covered the primary screen and was very narrow on both sides. I knew the whole screen wasn't possible due to the screen cultivation, but I felt this implementation was still subpar.
The VRS case was outstanding. Good grip and protection. Fitment was great. Kickstand is handy. It is a little wider in the hand then say the spigen offering I'd say (I'll be comparing once that one arrives). The only gripe I have about the case is that the headphone jack passage is rather small and will not clear many headphone plugs.
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The screen protector was not very good. I removed it as it only covered the primary screen and was very narrow on both sides. I knew the whole screen wasn't possible due to the screen cultivation, but I felt this implementation was still subpar.
The VRS case was outstanding. Good grip and protection. Fitment was great. Kickstand is handy. It is a little wider in the hand then say the spigen offering I'd say (I'll be comparing once that one arrives). The only gripe I have about the case is that the headphone jack passage is rather small and will not clear many headphone plugs.
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The screen protector you have is just a rebadged like many of those sold on amazon and ebay, they all come from china.
Here are mine...
So i bought two cases the Poetic Affinity & the Tudia and both look great. However lets focus on the poetic for this review.
The Poetic Affinity Case is just stunning, being a clear case but with some design (its unlike other clear cases, bland and boring) this one highlights both the design of the 3T and adds that little bit of Poetic flair (So as for design its a winner)..
Comfort and in hand feel this is good again, the case provides that extra grip on the sides (providing peace of mind that when taking a photo, its not going to slip). There is a nice lip on the front so placing your phone face down (if that is your thing) then provides protection for the screen. The feel in hand is great & not adding very much bulk whatsoever . This is another Win for poetic.....
Build this Case fits very snuggly and not loose or to easy to get on..... (not difficult) but i like & im sure you do when a case is tight fitting, the corners have extra protection which is nice (without being overkill)..
Overall this case would score a 9/10 but this is Subjective and a matter of ones opinion.
I have included some pics for point of reference.....
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I think that their logo on the back (in the middle) is a failure. In certain angles it looks like a stain. Other than that it's looking good
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I think that their logo on the back (in the middle) is a failure. In certain angles it looks like a stain. Other than that it's looking good
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Yes it would be better without the Poetic Logo, but it's not that bad and for me personally I can live with it.....[emoji12]
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Are you using any screen protector?
TweaknFreak said:
Are you using any screen protector?
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No as I very much dislike Screen Protectors .....:good:
Price? Purchased from?
kamikraze said:
Price? Purchased from?
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Amazon $13
OnePlus 3t
using this as my current case. Mine is affinity but in white . Perfect case with transparency and protection through bumpers and provides good grip
Nice, good review. Although after using the RhinoShield CrashGuard bumper, which feels naked, I can't imaging anything else. Do you have? Comparison? I just love that it's almost nekid.