Dear friends,
Amongst the countless "fanboy" wars between samsung and apple, there is one product that I would not mind taking the fire for, which is the Griffin Survivor Military Case for the 4s. Okay i just realised that I sound like a salesperson now, but that thing looks like a beast, my friend has it on his iphone and looking at it it would be the first case I would't mind dropping on the floor just to test it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Survivor-Military-Tested-iPhone/dp/B004R97CXI
http://www.griffintechnology.com/armored
Apart from the hard plastic cases such as the kraken/defender etc. Is there a hard rubber alternative for our s3s? I have sent a request email to the company asking them to design one for our precious galaxy s3s, if anyone else would help out and send some request letters it would give us another very good case to protect our s3s.
Here is their Email address, so if everyone could leave a message showing interest I am sure we would get far [email protected]
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Just got in touch with Griffin Technology:
Griffin Technology: We do not plan on releasing one anytime soon, but we appreciate your feedback. Many product decisions are based on such customer interest. ^Mike
Looks like if we generate enough interest they'd be pushed into making it. If everyone sends a short email to them telling them we would be interested, with our numbers I am sure we would get one
Wouldn't hurt to have more choices with cases
polesp said:
Dear friends,
Amongst the countless "fanboy" wars between samsung and apple, there is one product that I would not mind taking the fire for, which is the Griffin Survivor Military Case for the 4s. Okay i just realised that I sound like a salesperson now, but that thing looks like a beast, my friend has it on his iphone and looking at it it would be the first case I would't mind dropping on the floor just to test it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Survivor-Military-Tested-iPhone/dp/B004R97CXI
http://www.griffintechnology.com/armored
Apart from the hard plastic cases such as the kraken/defender etc. Is there a hard rubber alternative for our s3s? I have sent a request email to the company asking them to design one for our precious galaxy s3s, if anyone else would help out and send some request letters it would give us another very good case to protect our s3s.
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That looks like it would be a solid option. I'd probably buy it to try it out if they made it. I'd also like to see a ballistic HC as well.
>>>>.... Look at the tiny screen on that thing LOL. Haha sorry couldn't resist.
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That looks like it would be a solid option. I'd probably buy it to try it out if they made it. I'd also like to see a ballistic HC as well.
>>>>.... Look at the tiny screen on that thing LOL. Haha sorry couldn't resist.
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Lol yeah, the 4s is ****:highfive:, it is just a pity they tend to get quite a lot of accessories made for them due to being one flagship phone for apple..
Indeed - Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken are about as good as you can do for an Android phone. While there may be more Android phones out there, there's a wide variety of shapes and sizes so it's hard for any one company to make a cool case like those. Apple only makes two or three shapes of phones and sell lots of them so it's easy for any company to make a variety of great cases for them for less money.
It sucks as far as getting cool cases sometimes, but at least you can easily mod the software on an SGS 3.
What about seidio active case?
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What about seidio active case?
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I saw that but it has plastic on the outside, which IMO feels cheap. This griffin survivor case, has a plastic shell in the inside and a hard rubber shell on the outside which makes the feel of the case really good. Its very sturdy as it simply bounces off the floor without transferring any of the stress to the phone,
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What about seidio active case?
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I have a red Seidio Active. The case fits very well, looks great, has a kickstand, and does not add extreme bulk. But:
1. Your grip grabs mostly rubber. But, the rubber is surprisingly slippery. The plastic part is slightly textured and is not slippery.
2. The holster has side guides. If you don't line up the phone exactly between the side guides when you load the phone into the holster, then the side guides hit your screen. I have a screen protector, but the holster has made a few scratches in the screen protector.
i'd definitely buy this case if they made it for the gs3 :good:
The Defender is plastic on the inside and silicone on the outside just like this case.
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The Defender is plastic on the inside and silicone on the outside just like this case.
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oh sorry my bad, the issue is that the silicon has not got the same texture as the one on the survivor.
Just got in touch with Griffin Technology:
Griffin Technology We do not plan on releasing one anytime soon, but we appreciate your feedback. Many product decisions are based on such customer interest. ^Mike
Looks like if we generate enough interest they'd be pushed into making it. If everyone sends a short email to them telling them we would be interested, with our numbers I am sure we would get one
Wouldn't hurt to have more choices with cases :laugh:
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Indeed - Otterbox Defender or Trident Kraken are about as good as you can do for an Android phone. While there may be more Android phones out there, there's a wide variety of shapes and sizes so it's hard for any one company to make a cool case like those. Apple only makes two or three shapes of phones and sell lots of them so it's easy for any company to make a variety of great cases for them for less money.
It sucks as far as getting cool cases sometimes, but at least you can easily mod the software on an SGS 3.
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This is *one* of the reasons I chose the s3 over the evo lte. With all major us carriers releasing the same phone, as well as all the international sales, manufacturers such as griffin need to take notice. With the total amount of s3's sold, I honestly expected a whole lot more choices on accessories than what is currently available.
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This is *one* of the reasons I chose the s3 over the evo lte. With all major us carriers releasing the same phone, as well as all the international sales, manufacturers such as griffin need to take notice. With the total amount of s3's sold, I honestly expected a whole lot more choices on accessories than what is currently available.
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Yeah with 10mil sold I am surprised they are not tapping into it, thatswhy I am doing this little campaign to give them a little push. lets say they decide to bring one out next week, I am sure they'd be making a lot of sales with pre orders, given the current somewhat small number of options available to 10mil+ users.
So I would like everyone to just spent one minute in emailing them, I am sure with our number of users we could achieve this
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Saw my friend bought the griffin case for 4s pretty solid and the grip of the case is nice and not slippery. Was abit down though these company didn't make any of their cases for androids.
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yeah it's a shame they aren't focusing on android that much
Just sent an email. Hopefully enough people will jump on this! It's an amazing case.
Unless your getting deployed overseas why would you want a case five times the thickness of your phone omg that case thick lol. Seven years running and no dropped phone knock on wood.
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After quite some time, it looks like a survivor case for the galaxy s3 could come around the November time:
http://smartphonestore.com.au/samsu...y-s3-griffin/griffin-survivor-galaxy-s3-black
Maybe it looks like we have been successful
some more apparently:
http://smartphonestore.com.au/samsu...griffin/griffin-survivor-galaxy-s3-pink-black
http://smartphonestore.com.au/samsu...griffin/griffin-survivor-galaxy-s3-blue-black
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The only thing I miss about my iPhone is my Speck CandyShell case. If you would like to see a CandyShell for the Evo, please go to http://www.speckproducts.com/about/contact_us and send them a note requesting they make CandyShell's for the Evo. If enough of us request it, maybe they will consider! It's a long shot, i know
edit: after a week of owning the Evo, turns out there are more things I'm missing about my iphone then just the case unfortunately. namely battery life, charging time, and size/weight. don't get my wrong, i wouldn't go back. just saying...
hells no, they can keep their overpriced ****. i'm got my case off of ebay because i don't see the justice of paying over $15 for a case. that's all it is folks, a plastic case. i aint paying $35 for something i can get off of ebay for $9.
YES! I've got the Candyshell case on my iPod Touch, and I was just searching for news on one for my Evo. I sent in a request.
My friend has one of these for his iPhone and i like it, but it adds to much bulk. If they made a "slim" line, i would be DOWN cause it looks like it fits the phone well and keeps the dirt out from getting behind the case and scratching things up!
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My friend has one of these for his iPhone and i like it, but it adds to much bulk. If they made a "slim" line, i would be DOWN cause it looks like it fits the phone well and keeps the dirt out from getting behind the case and scratching things up!
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really? i feel just the opposite. its very slim, at least in my opinion. and to the guy saying $35 is too much for a case, you're right. thats why i got my candyshell on amazon for $16 shipped Im not too worried about the price of a case anyways, I mean I am putting a $550 device in it, so even if it was $35, no big deal. I have watched friend after friend crack their iphone screens, and I had dropped mine every way possible and not a crack or a scratch on it. a case needs to have a soft inside and a plastic outside to protect properly. thats just protection 101. you wouldn't wear a solid plastic helmet would you? no, that would hurt like hell. it needs to have padding in it! also, Speck does make "slim line" type cases without the soft inside, but obviously at a cost.
I heard back about my request:
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After poking around their site I can't see where they've made ANY cases for HTC products before. Looks like they're mainly Fruit company products.
What i want is that Case-mate makes a leather skin on for the evo its awesome i would never care if i drop my phone i had the leather skin on my ipod for 1 year and i dropped it a multiple times a day and never a scratch on the ipod
http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-3G-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-3G--3GS-Signature-Leather-Cases.asp
TPU ftw.
I loved my speck cases, but now that I have bought an argyle TPU crystal gel case I'll never go back. I love these cases! TPU FTW!
Reconsider the benefits.
skoobz said:
hells no, they can keep their overpriced ****. i'm got my case off of ebay because i don't see the justice of paying over $15 for a case. that's all it is folks, a plastic case. i aint paying $35 for something i can get off of ebay for $9.
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Reconsider the benefits of shelling out a few more dollars.
1.) Quality - The protection you get from a quality case vs. a plastic shell is justification enough. How long before you end up shelling out more money for a replacement due to "low quality" materials used for your case?
2.) Durability - A simple hard plastic shell does not absorb impacts very well and may not only break after one fall but can also allow enough internal jolt from a fall to not only damage an internal component in your device but can lead to a severe impact that will cause your screen to crack.
3.) Protection - Cheaper is not always better when it comes to protection. Would you buy a cheap ass condom hoping that it will protect you in the same way a known brand will offer it's protection for you?
For the retail price of $549.99, I'm willing to shell $25.00 to get a quality case for my investment.
SEIDIO INNOCASE LIMITED ON AMAZON FOR $25.00
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...-keywords=seidio+innocase+limited+evo&x=0&y=0
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sent a note, hope they make one as a CandyShell is on my iPod Touch currently and it's saved it from 2 VERY bad falls. LOOOOVE the CandyShell!!!
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I loved my speck cases, but now that I have bought an argyle TPU crystal gel case I'll never go back. I love these cases! TPU FTW!
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I just got this case and LOVE it! my quest for the perfect case has ended!
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I just got this case and LOVE it! my quest for the perfect case has ended!
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I picked up the argyle TPU case as well, but its far from perfect. It will work until someone releases a decent 2 layered case (soft inside hard outside).. not really digging the Seidio Active. Ill rock the TPU until Speck or Otterbox releases something. I do like how thin the TPU case is, but I doubt it would save it from a serious fall the way my CandyShell did.
wanna see some really amazing cases that we cant use for the evo? http://more-thing.com/
Speaking of case-mate, they offer something similar to Speck's CandyShell, though not for the Evo: custom.case-mate.com/mixandmatch/cases/hybrid-tough-custom-cases/
Eurasian Lynx said:
Speaking of case-mate, they offer something similar to Speck's CandyShell, though not for the Evo: custom.case-mate.com/mixandmatch/cases/hybrid-tough-custom-cases/
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Actually Case-Mate should be launching their case and product line for the EVO soon. Of course, they have to get the iPhone 4 cases out first
On topic, I seriously doubt that Speck will release anything for the EVO. After looking at their site, the only other phone they accommodate is Blackberry.
I know this thread is very dead, but I wanted to revive it. I'm surprised more people don't want a speck case for their evos. I have to say, I love them. I would probably ditch my ext battery just to throw one on. The reason I am reviving this is because recently I saw they added the HD7 and the HTC incredible to their list of covered phones.
To speck:
Cmon, otterbox gets it. Its not only uninformed users that want your cases. Don't you see the market potential? Image where you could be at with sales on the evo if you woulda made one when I as well as many others requested it when the EVO came out. Its still is sprints flagship, and one of the most covered phones out, still.
OP here, i saw those too and it revived a glimmer of hope. Honestly at this point its too late i just hope they make one for evo 3d.
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OP here, i saw those too and it revived a glimmer of hope. Honestly at this point its too late i just hope they make one for evo 3d.
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Yeah, I know.. its a shame.
I don't get how they choose their phones to cover. INC and HD7 are the ONLY android phones? hrmm.. You'd think the evo would be one of the easiest phones to make one for. Meh.
So the initial reason why I decided on the galaxy tab was because of its incredibly thin profile and light design.
I searched for days picking apart cases so I could keep that thin, light profile.
Well I think we found a winner folks. Its the Acase Ez Leather Folio Case.
It has an excellent feel to it, holding the tablet very tightly inside. It has those nifty magnetic flaps to keep it shut when needed. It has all of the ports cut out properly, including speakers, and the build quality is top notch.
It really has the two best viewing angles you could ask for. Perfect for typing, perfect for watching movies.
When you fold back its flap, it keeps the tablet thin and easy to view in landscape.
I guess my only 2 gripes is there not being a cut out for the charger when the flap is closed. But that seems to be very common among all folio cases. I guess they are trying to keep the dust out. Not a big deal for me as I am pretty good with a ruler and an exacto knife.
My other gripe is the bowing of the edges around the rim of the glass. It doesnt lay completely flat or flush. Although I will say its extremely stiff and probably the best I've seen in comparison. Alot of the other folio cases use a super thin and flapity leather or vinyl and, not only does it look cheap its very loose. This one is definitely an improvement over those. Its tight and uses a very thick, high quality leather, best I've seen.
If your looking for a high quality leather folio case that will keep your tablet thin & light without breaking the bank, then I recommended you go pick this one up on Amazon for $30 Shipped.
Dont forget to hit thanks if this post helped you!!
http://www.amazon.com/Acase-Samsung...G4I8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311325148&sr=8-2
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Looks very functional and thin but I am not loving the contrast white stitching.
I can't decide if I want to put full Ghost Armor on my GT or go for one of these type of cases. I would have loved the knock off Apple smart case, hopefully Samsung will approve that one soon. Screw crapple.
Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes! Haha.
Comparing it to all other folio cases, at least this one is unique with its own bit of personality and style. Searching through tons of cases, I was tired of seeing the same boaring straight black cases. I guess to each his own, but I like it cause it stands out.
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Thanks for this! I was about to pull the trigger on the official Samsung case, but then I figured I'd take another quick look at the forums to see if I missed anything. I looked at your post and immediately changed my mind. I was looking for something that didn't add much bulk to the device, but would protect it fairly well. This looks pretty stylish to boot.
Also got a 3 pack of the same company's screen protectors for the Tab for 20 percent off with purchase of this case on Amazon. Ordering the case and the protectors, with next day shipping on Prime was 48 dollars, still about 20 dollars less than the Samsung case. Thank you SO much!
I like the case, just not the stitching, just my opinion.
The problem with getting such a brand new device is there not being anough quality choices in cases. Happens to me a lot because I unfortunately like to be an early adopter. I have spent so much money on Blackberry cases because I changed berries so damn often. Same happene with my Evo, bought a Golla pouch that I thought I would really like and then ended up not liking it so I got something else.
I may just do a full Ghost Armor for now until I find the ideal case, or just get the pasic slip in case for now.
I would have to agree on the stitching aspect. I like the case and would definitely buy it but I just think that doesn't sit with me for some reason. Thanks for the review.Nice to get one from a user aspect and not a company. Something I have been reading and searching for all day.
I love the look of this case. I am down to this case and the Melkco case. Tough decision to make.
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Personally, I love the white stitching. It matches my wallet and shoes!
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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My favorite line.
Just because we are gadget geeks, does not mean there is any excuse for not dressing well and being stylish.
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One of these days i will take a picture of my shoes and wallet and youll see what im talking about
This reminds me of the Yoobao executive folio case that I had for my iPad2. Have been looking for something like that and this is almost exactly like it.
Thx alot for the tip bro.
I received my Acase case today. It is a very sleek leather case that does not take away from it's attractiveness and yet its a great protective cover for my GT10.1. It is the best of both worlds.
Amazon Prime members can get it for a total of 24.95 landed.
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That's my homemade case ... all materials are recycle except for to crazy glue.
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Got mine and have been using it for about three weeks. I agree with the review overall. Unfortunately, the stitching on one of the corners is coming apart. I hope I can return it.
As long as you haven't poured something on the case or abused the case, you should be able to rightfully claim poor workmanship. No vendor wants to see bad reviews of their business on Amazon or on any message board.
Sorry to bump this old thread, but I think this deserves some bumpage.
I've been using the case for a few weeks now and I have one major complaint. Either the stitching is coming loose, or the leather is wearing down already. The leather tab that folds over the tablet to keep it in place does not stretch tightly anymore.
This means that when holding the tablet normally, since the bottom of the tablet rests on this flap, the tablet falls through the case quite a bit. Not only do the speakers get covered since it's not sitting right in the case anymore, but the entire thing is just annoying. Very hard to hit volume or power buttons, etc.
The Tab has not fallen completely out of the case....yet. But I can see that is where this is heading.
Funny thing is, I haven't even used the Tab all that much since getting the case. This case wore VERY quickly, and now I'm looking into other options. Don't think I can get my money back from Amazon at this point either
Anybody else with this case seeing this happen?
EDIT: Can take pictures to show what I'm talking about if asked
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Can you please post the pictures? actually i already ordered one.
I have the same, it's the best ^^
Just got the case yesterday . Wow nice case. Great fit. The outside shell is a harder rubber so it does get in and out of the pocket without taking itself apart like the Otter. Belt clip is a little flimsy but all in all a great case. Everything works the way it should. Unlike the obex...
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Just got the case yesterday . Wow nice case. Great fit. The outside shell is a harder rubber so it does get in and out of the pocket without taking itself apart like the Otter. Belt clip is a little flimsy but all in all a great case. Everything works the way it should. Unlike the obex...
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I plan on getting this here soon.
How is the screen protector?
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AFAIK Griffin don't actually produce a Survivor case for the S3. There are imitation ones that are branded Survivor but are NOT Griffin. How do I know? Cos I've got one lol!
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AFAIK Griffin don't actually produce a Survivor case for the S3. There are imitation ones that are branded Survivor but are NOT Griffin. How do I know? Cos I've got one lol!
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Just released recently like a week ago maybe...
http://store.griffintechnology.com/smartphone/survivor-with-belt-clip-for-samsung-galaxy-siii
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Ordered directly from Griffin. Shipped to me in two days and showed up in griffin shipping box....
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Assuming this video is 100% real and not edited to make the case better than it is...
I would say that you won't find a tougher rugged case than this.
This video is most entertaining and impressive! :laugh:
(it's the Iphone case version)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJLoNgbU1A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
And the iPad version.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DJLoNgbU1A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
And the iPad version.
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Man I am just howling!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Love the whole BULLY swing thing!
interesting....
I just bought the case. Use "givethanks" without the "" and you'll get $10 off.
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19 bux in ebay.. had one one watch list for 3 minutes, now its sold fml lol
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19 bux in ebay.. had one one watch list for 3 minutes, now its sold fml lol
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Probably a fake. There are a few floating around . Already.
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Probably a fake. There are a few floating around . Already.
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I sent the seller a queston about that.. lets see what he responds. ill chime in with answer later.
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I sent the seller a queston about that.. lets see what he responds. ill chime in with answer later.
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If it's the ones I see on there, look at the box, where is says galaxy s3 it should say Griffin.
I would buy from the official site to be safe.
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If it's the ones I see on there, look at the box, where is says galaxy s3 it should say Griffin.
I would buy from the official site to be safe.
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Yeah noticed the box looked different. Most likely they are replicas.
Plus the official site gives you all the good detailed order status. If you create account that is.
Immediately got a confirmation email as well.
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Is this case bulky? Sick of my obox.
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Is this case bulky? Sick of my obox.
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Yes it adds bulk.... Any case that offers top level protection well add bulk.
Otterbox defender
Trident kraken
Seidio Obex
Ballistic SG jazz and the HC series (coming soon)
And this case.
All add bulk.
You give up the sleek thin design for mil spec protection.
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I just ordered one as well!
I find that the OtterBox cases aren't as well designed as Griffin's Survivor's. Seems that the Griffin team does a better job designing cases, a lot more thoughts go into designing the Survivor cases than the Defenders. Griffin's marketing term is "over engineered".
I've got cases from both companies, for various devices (iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPad, iPad 3) from both companies and from my personal observation… Griffin's cases are a lot more articulate. For instance, the iPhone 5 Defender case (by OtterBox)'s bottom area are somewhat more exposed than Griffin's, allowing moisture to come into contact with the phone. In the Griffin Survivor iPhone 5, it's got this thin membrane that covers the speakers and mic holes.
The thing I find different about Griffin's more recent cases (mid-2012 models) are exponentially more complicated to put on than the OtterBox cases. Perhaps this is a good thing, as you're not expected the case off your phone very often.
Griffin's design philosophy is rather different than OtterBox's. Griffin's approach is to take the device and insert it into a plastic frame, then wrap silicone shell, and then securing the entire "assembly" with front-plate that protects the face of the device.
Different from the OtterBox, where you place the device into a two-piece plastic frame that snaps together, then lastly wrapping it with a silicone shell. I should also mention, that the design on most OtterBox cases are less "water-proof" than Griffin's.
In the iPhone 5's Defender, the camera cutout at the back is exposed; while with the Griffin's Survivor the camera perfectly covered with a flap. Now, back in the iPhone 4/4S model, this is actually an annoyance as you've got to hold the frap with your finger as you're taking a picture. With the more recent Survivor models, they've redesigned this and made the flap pivot to the base frame. Yes, it can be an annoyance if you wanna take pictures really quick (having to open the flap, etc.) but heh… I like Griffin's approach better. This applies to the Galaxy SIII Survivor case as well. If you compare the photos on Griffin's product page, you can see that the back part of the Survivor case perfectly covers the camera + flash, using a flap.
The aesthetics… well, this is a subjective topic. I do find the mid-2012 OtterBoxes cases are more sleek looking than Griffin's Survivor. Griffin's Survivor does remind me of Master Chief though, especially because of that Squareish bumps, hexagonal texture. It's a lot more military looking than OtterBox's.
Where OtterBox wins is the design on their holster. Griffin's holster design is very minimal, as it barely covers any surface.
To put it short, Griffin's Survivor cases covers more of your phone's surface area more than OtterBox's.
One last note: Griffin's silicone shell is also a lot thicker than OtterBox's. I find it a lot more cushioning. But it's also a lot bulkier than OtterBox.
Damn, I should do a full on comparison.
Didn't see an answer to this question. How is the screen protector? Is it the same material as the otterbox defender?
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I wanted to share my experience and a review of a fake Spigen Neo Hybrid case I bought not too long ago. I got the idea from a few people who suggested getting the fake case now that the authentic has been discontinued so if you're still looking for this style and want to know what the price, quantity and shipping times are like keep reading.
The design of the case is obviously its main attraction and I have to give Spigen props for taking design cues from the handset itself and making it smooth, modern and overall aesthetically pleasing. The case itself is composed of a TPU shell with a polycarbonate color band that is interchangeable if you purchase more than one case.
I ordered a total of 3 cases and didn't see any visible manufacturing defects. At one point in the video above I point out that the band bows out a bit near the volume rocker but after closer inspection I noticed the band wasn't sitting flush with the TPU cutout and the problem remedied itself after I pressed it in properly.
I've done some intense gaming as well as normal charging to the phone and haven't noticed any sagging of the TPU on the back. The Volume rocker and Power buttons press in perfectly on all three of my cases which is good to hear considering the manufacturing problems Spigen had with the authentic ones. The quality of the materials used is top notch when compared to other hybrid cases I've used in the past but I can't compare them to the real case because I don't own one.
The case came in a nice packaging and included a decent screen protector but a really crappy microfiber cleaning cloth. I didn't mind to much considering I've got others to fall back on but just wanted to give you a heads up.
I paid $15ish for 3 cases shipped for free from China and they arrived in exactly 12 days even though I placed the order on a Sunday. The merchant included a tracking number and payment was held in escrow until I confirmed the arrival.
If you were as disappointing as I was that Spigen discontinued the Neo Hybrid style case for the Galaxy S3 then you may want to give the fake cases a try. At the dirt cheap price and good build quality it makes for an easy purchase even if you're usually conservative on accessory purchases.
Below some pics I took of the case and packaging.
For the full comprehensive review which includes the link to the merchant (not sure if I could post it here so I didn't) and a ton of other pics please visit CLICK HERE.
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I have one of them replica neo hybrids and the buttons are really difficult to press. Still looks identical too me as the real one. Build quality is great for the price.
Yeah the build quality is great and the price makes you want to buy one even if your not in the market for one.
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just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
Thanks! Finally found me a case.
pyro224 said:
just read your review on android unite and I would have jumped on this case were it not for the mispelled engrish =(
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Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
ChrisM0678 said:
Yeah it sucks that they made it obviously mispelled but to be honest you can't really notice unless you get up close to it.
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is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
Where is this available for 5$?
pyro224 said:
is the "made by spigen california" mis spelling visible? or just the 8 MEGA?
i might buy this case anyways because i messaged the seller and he said I could get a grey back with a white bumper - hope he understood that I want to mix and match, but if I get the wrong case at least I have the messages to dispute
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The words on the color band aren't noticeable unless you're like 6 inches away from it. The grooves aren't deep enough so it doesn't catch much light at all making it hard to see. The MEGR on the other hand is noticeable from about a foot away from your face. The seller seemed really easy to work with. During my chat with him before I placed the order I asked if he could do a blue band with the blue back and he said yes and sure enough you can see it in the video. Didn't look as good as I thought it would in my head but at least he understood what I meant.
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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1slow4G said:
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Do you have an authentic case or is it a fake as well? Feel free to share the link if you want, I know a few peeps would maybe prefer they not be mispelled.
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Fake or so i think. The pakage it came in had errors all over. No authenticy card inside and cheap screen protector. But the case looks identical as the oem, or i think it does.
Dont have link anymore. Cant seem to attach anymore pics other than the one on the bottom
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Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
herbivoor said:
Care to share the link where one can get these for 5 bucks a piece?
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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I left the link out of the review since I didn't know if it was appropriate to include it. Better safe than sorry, don't want the thread to get deleted. Check out the in depth review link and you'll find the source at the bottom.
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Oh, checked it out but totally overlooked it. Found it now though, thanks!
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My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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Just noticed i misspelled california on my post lol.
I should receive my fake one tomorrow. Ordered it on ebay from us seller
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Sweet! Thanks for the in-depth review. Gonna buy 3 of these babies and try em out. I really love the blue and lime green, not sure what my third colour should be though. Perhaps white?
I've just buy one in blue version for me.. It's a good fake spigen case But real problem for me is power button.. Very hard to press! Volume buttons are good. What can I do for making it softer?
Just recieved my black/green case. All fits great, my only gripe is that the side dont fit quite snug like im use to seeing. You can see it move when pressing the sides. Its a very thin tpu so dont expect much drop protection lol. Other than that its a great case. Would this case replace my zoogue tpu? Hell no! Would i rock it? Hell yes! Looks great. Bought it on ebay from seller nima22. Overall its a great replica case. Great color variances to choose from. Thinking of ordering black/red and black/white for my white gs3. Sorry only have 1 camera at the moment. Here are some pics of the case itself.
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1slow4G said:
My case doesnt have misspelling. On the side trim says Designed by SPIGEN in Califonia
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thank you sir!
Was anyone else able to purchase a Nexus 5 bumper case? When I ordered my phone from the play store all of the cases EXCEPT the gray bumper said "coming soon". I assumed it was a glitch on googles website so I purchased the gray bumper to see what would happen (expected a "sorry this is backordered email").
But! Sure enough I just received my shipping confirmation email for both the phone and bumper case. Am I the only one? Just curious if this happened for anyone else?
How are you able to purchase the bumper when it says coming soon? How did you add to cart?
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I find it odd that they're calling it a "bumper" case - I went to check it out because I hadn't already and it's a full body minus the display cover, when the concept of a "bumper" case means it's just "a big rubber band" of sorts that covers the edges of the phone.
I see it, I find it interesting in a way I suppose, but for $35 I'd spend my money on one of those Spigen Slim Armor cases myself - their Neo Hybrid one is pretty nice as well and still cheaper than the bumper from Google.
It's amazing just how much money these companies are making from these cases nowadays... few cents worth of raw materials, some CAD work to design 'em, few bucks for fabrication and packaging costs, wham bam profits man!
Also: that "red" one ain't red, that's orange... weird.
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How are you able to purchase the bumper when it says coming soon? How did you add to cart?
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When I first went to the page. The gray one said "in stock - ships in 1/2 days". I assumed it was a hiccup since the other colors said "coming soon". But I purchased it anyways... And I just received my shipping info for both the case and phone... Weirrrrd. I feel like I'm the only one? Hah
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br0adband said:
I find it odd that they're calling it a "bumper" case - I went to check it out because I hadn't already and it's a full body minus the display cover, when the concept of a "bumper" case means it's just "a big rubber band" of sorts that covers the edges of the phone.
I see it, I find it interesting in a way I suppose, but for $35 I'd spend my money on one of those Spigen Slim Armor cases myself - their Neo Hybrid one is pretty nice as well and still cheaper than the bumper from Google.
It's amazing just how much money these companies are making from these cases nowadays... few cents worth of raw materials, some CAD work to design 'em, few bucks for fabrication and packaging costs, wham bam profits man!
Also: that "red" one ain't red, that's orange... weird.
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The bumper case is actually a hybrid case with a hard shell on the outside. I think they call it a "bumper" because the back is plastic and the edges are rubber inside... Either way I'm hoping its quality. I guess we'll see when it arrives Tuesday with the phone.
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So basically it's a copycat of something from Diztronic like this:
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_99&products_id=368
$35 for the Google bumper or... $10 (or less on Amazon) for the Diztronic, I wonder, I wonder. I could understand and deal with $19.99 for the Google one, but $35? Man, they must be learning from Apple nowadays or something.
I ordered one of these a few days ago, should be here on Tuesday:
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Google-Unicorn-Premium-Protective/dp/B00FN13EJK
Had one for my Galaxy S4 Active and loved it, it's such an awesome case, perfect tight fit, not loose anywhere at all. And it's a hard plastic shell (the yellow portion) merged with the TPU material (dark grey).
br0adband said:
So basically it's a copycat of something from Diztronic like this:
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=46_99&products_id=368
$35 for the Google bumper or... $10 (or less on Amazon) for the Diztronic, I wonder, I wonder. I could understand and deal with $19.99 for the Google one, but $35? Man, they must be learning from Apple nowadays or something.
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That appears to be a plain old TPU case... I have a diztronic tpu case for my N4. Googles bumper is hard plastic and rubber. A bit different. Doesn't justify the price... You definitely pay for the brand "Google". But hey... I'm a fanboy. I was just curious who was able to purchase one.
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dills84 said:
Was anyone else able to purchase a Nexus 5 bumper case? When I ordered my phone from the play store all of the cases EXCEPT the gray bumper said "coming soon". I assumed it was a glitch on googles website so I purchased the gray bumper to see what would happen (expected a "sorry this is backordered email").
But! Sure enough I just received my shipping confirmation email for both the phone and bumper case. Am I the only one? Just curious if this happened for anyone else?
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I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.
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I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.
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I was also able to order one as well. Shipped out at the same time as my Nexus 5.
I managed to order at 11:06pst, but then saw the bumper was available. So I ordered again at 11:13am with the bumper to save on shipping.
I also got the gray case, it shipped at the same time as the phone but with a separate tracking number. I know it's expensive but the LG bumper for the Nexus 4 was so sweet and kept my N4 in perfect condition through much abuse. So if this one is as good, it's worth it in my opinion
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I was able to get one as well. Both items shipped and have separate tracking numbers.
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Same tracking number for me.
If I'm ordering an accessory without any reviews it will be a first party accessory.
Both should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. My new micro sim from StraightTalk won't be here until Tuesday so I'm not in a huge rush.
I tried and it was greyed out darn it. I'll buy one from someone if they don't like it
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Looking foward to some more reviews. AC has the first one up:
http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-5-bumper-case
hmm from looking at the AC images... kind of wish I'd waited for the black one, instead of getting the gray one. oh well, looks pretty sturdy and protective
I don't know why they aren't released yet. However, I will get the black one when I can. Yes it is a lot but I'm also a Google fanboy lmao
I wish they made a true bumper like they did for the nexus 4. It was such a great fit and made with quality, that will be hard to find in 3rd party cases.
My N5 and gray bumper showed up today. The bumper is great! the back is hard plastic and the sides are soft rubber... hence the name "bumper" im assuming.
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dills84 said:
My N5 and gray bumper showed up today. The bumper is great! the back is hard plastic and the sides are soft rubber... hence the name "bumper" im assuming.
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any chance you can take some pics of it on the device?
tigercranestyle said:
mine came today also. though the case has grown on me, it does add some bulk. the back does not taper to the curves of the nexus. has a very slight trapeziodial-like shape. it seems that google was going for a simple block look. seems that it will protect from falls. buttons don't have the feedback that i look for though they're easy to press.
edit: the case is a snug fit and does had some grip that's missing from the panda nex.
can recommend this case.
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I'm really loving the case as well. May seem over priced... however it fits really well and the materials feel top quality. headphone hole is a good size, adds a lot of grip. and its nice looking! The gray color almost comes off white... which is actually a pleasant surprise for me.
Heres some pics of the N5 in the Bumper for anyone interested. (not the greatest quality... taken with my Nexus 4)