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Hi all, I've had countless numbers of phone cases and have to make the recommendation of three specific brands.
SGP: Beautiful, clean, thin cases. Definitely my top pick.
Seidio: Well-made, heavy duty cases at a great price.
OtterBox: Fort Collins, Colorado based company that contributes thousands to local charities and teams (gave my robotics team $6,000), provides very heavy duty cases at the expense of style. If you need something that you can throw out a window, this is your best bet.
That's what I've gathered from my experiences, what do you have to recommend? Shout below. :good:

Incipio: affordable and complete protection with style, comfort, and innovation.

Noreve.
Sexy. Sleek. Professional.
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I am a total case hoarder with every phone I purchase and it has always came down to Casemate or SGP or Samsung. With the GS3 a little known company called Capdase might actually be the winner.

Wow! I'm going to check out all three of those.
Upon a day's worth of research, it looks like SGP's quality has dropped...hard. :crying:
PS: Where can I buy a Capdase case? They look great, but I can't find a website that sells them.

I saw that someone said the aluminum case for capdase affects your signal. I got the SGP Neo Hybrid it is pretty nice. But if looks don't matter as much to you, it is really just a fancy TPU case so get a $10 TPU case.
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Yea we need to find a way to buy these capdase cases...very nice
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MatUK.8 said:
I saw that someone said the aluminum case for capdase affects your signal. I got the SGP Neo Hybrid it is pretty nice. But if looks don't matter as much to you, it is really just a fancy TPU case so get a $10 TPU case.
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Are you having the button sensitivity issues everyone else is having?

Incipio is my top pick for TPU cases. Their NGP cases are thicker and slicker compared to generic TPU ones.
SGP is one of my favourites as well, well at least until after they solve the button issue on the Neo Hybrid.

keyzjh said:
Incipio is my top pick for TPU cases. Their NGP cases are thicker and slicker compared to generic TPU ones.
SGP is one of my favourites as well, well at least until after they solve the button issue on the Neo Hybrid.
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The Incipio NGP case looks great. Do you know if the edges peel up easily?

Good job gopher
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i guess ill chime in on this. Have had 2 only so far.
UAG (urban armor gear)
Pros: Built Tough, Not bulky, Well made, Top Quality, Cutouts/Ports right on, Button Response ok, Unique like no other design, On-Table feature, 6 unique colors to choose from.
Cons: Pricey, Minor defect on bottom side "sharp edge" where pinky finger rest's (easy fix with box cutter), Included screen protector is a finger print/grease magnet.
Ballistic SG (NOT SG MAXX)
Pros: Great Quality, Drop protection, Soft corner impact bumpers, Great color combinations, 5 Colors to choose from. Great price for the protection it gives.
Cons: None so far, barely put it on today(11-23-12). Will review later, once real life hands on experience.

ZooGue cases have been my favorite. Amazing TPU, amazing quality.
In my opinion, Otterbox is the worst. The silicone breaks too easily and the screen protector is absolute junk. I prefer trident cases as a heavy duty case than any other heavy duty case.
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Urban Armor Gear cases - Pricier but quality is top notch. Case is well protected and the fit is perfect. It's a cool looking case too. Lightweight and doesn't add too much bulk.

any good cases for the s3 available?

looking for a good case for my sam s3. i need the best out there. any suggestions?>

In my opinion Speck is the best. I have been using them for years. My S3 has the CandyShell case in black.
http://m.speckproducts.com/smartphone-cases/samsung.html
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Check out the accessories forum
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Which do you want?
ultra low-profile but barely protects it
low-profile with a bit of protection
larger but good protection
bulky but really good protection
You have to choose from these. All but #4 can look pretty darned nice. Anything in #4 tends to look big but not necessarily ugly.
If you want #1, then go look at the Rock Quicksand case. There are others like this as well.
If you want #2, go to eBay and look up any TPU case or check out CruserLite's cases (the Persona cases are better than their Androidified cases for the Galaxy S3).
If you want #3, there are a number of options such as the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Silicrylic, and several others.
If you want #4, there's the Otterbox Defender and I think a few more (that I'm not familiar with).
Those would be the cases I'd suggest you start looking at. Then go find alternatives and learn more about what's out there. There is a TON of info in the Accessories forum!

The snap on cases from ebay are stellar

UAG Urban Armor for medium protection. The case looks great & it offers great 4 corner protection with a good enough lip in the front.

I have the real tree camo otterbox defender and love it

Cant find a link, but i use a Belkin Gel skin (tpu) i got at target for about $20 and its DEFINITELY holding up. NUMEROUS drops later
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I really to liked this case for my old Nexus S. I just ordered the same brand for my GS3, glossy black color. It fits just right, looks awesome, and provides great protection.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item76c2913a2f

Got the Rock case and I like it cause of the feel and grip it adds to my phone so I might not drop it, but it doesn't do much for protection lol. I just wanted a case to give feeling to my phone instead of plasticy. I've dropped it once with the case about 3 feet onto tile and I didn't get a scratch so it does some good.
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I'm using a ballistic case I got off amazon. No complaints what so ever. Nice looking with great protection. If you don't mind a bit of bolk, you can't go wrong with it. Check out the ballistic drop test for the gs3 on YouTube.

TrioBump by Gimmick5, great minimalist aluminum bumper offering protection where it is needed most!

The urban armour one is pretty sweet by my favorite so far is the dba ultra case
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Jaxidian said:
Which do you want?
ultra low-profile but barely protects it
low-profile with a bit of protection
larger but good protection
bulky but really good protection
You have to choose from these. All but #4 can look pretty darned nice. Anything in #4 tends to look big but not necessarily ugly.
If you want #1, then go look at the Rock Quicksand case. There are others like this as well.
If you want #2, go to eBay and look up any TPU case or check out CruserLite's cases (the Persona cases are better than their Androidified cases for the Galaxy S3).
If you want #3, there are a number of options such as the Otterbox Commuter, Incipio Silicrylic, and several others.
If you want #4, there's the Otterbox Defender and I think a few more (that I'm not familiar with).
Those would be the cases I'd suggest you start looking at. Then go find alternatives and learn more about what's out there. There is a TON of info in the Accessories forum!
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+1 on the cruiserlite androidified, bought on amazon and they actually sent me 2. Luckily, the only 2 times I HAVE dropped it, in the same day no less, it worked wonderfully. Pretty light, minimal, and just the right amount of protection. Ever bounce a rollerblade wheel off the ground? Pretty similar.

Check Out ..
CrazyOnDigital Designer CONTOUR Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S III S 3 (AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon) (Black)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZG080Q/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

I have and like the UAG Urban Armor, only downside to it is the power button is hard to push, but other than that good to go.

Otterbox commuter.
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DBA COMPLETE ULTRA- there's a whole thread about it in the accessories section. Otter box is over rated IMO, there are many better choices for whatever you are looking for.

otter case
otterbox case is thw way to go

Here is a good list from cnet reviews. Whether or not they are the best is certainly up to opinion.
m.cnet.com/news/best-samsung-galaxy-s3-cases/57479752?ds=1
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[Q] Case without button obstruction?

Hey everyone.
I'm trying to find a case for my phone that doesn't obstruct the use of the buttons with other plastic. I got the otterbox commuter but the plastic that's used has changed since my last otterbox and it's now rigid and terrible. It makes it virtually impossible to press the buttons.
Anyone have a suggestion?

My Ballistic Case offers great protection and the buttons are fine. You don't have to use the display protector and I don't. I use a Zagg HD screen protector.
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Spigen Ultra series...

If you are just looking to protect against scratches, the OEM Samsung cases are the best I have found. Obviously don't provide protection from drops, but ultra thin and add some grip to the phone. I picked up the white two-pack from Expansys. If you have the 50% off from Samsung accessories you can pick up the white/blue pack for $10 plus shipping and tax.
http://m.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ETC-2PKSCEGSTA

DBA Cases Ultra. Small company with an excellent product. Numerous color combinations available. They can be found on Amazon or their website. There is also a review here on XDA
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I just picked up the incipio feather
Great case much better than my otter box.
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DBA thin grip is the best case I've come across and it has huge cutouts for the buttons. Definitely worth checking out.
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Rock quicksand series cover, it's a great case and has a nice grip to it!

I agree! I use only Ballistic, I tried 4 other cases including OB and the buttons are way to stiff for my own liking. Ballistic with a Zagg HD I highly recommend.

Thanks everyone

I have the PureGear DualTek Extreme Impact Case and it's really good. Non obstructive and provides good protection.
http://www.amazon.com/PureGear-02-001-01675-DualTek-Extreme-Samsung/dp/B0087Q2FZM

Which case have the best feeling?

Hey. I currently have a cheap 2$ case from Ebay. The problem with it, that it doesnt have a good feeling, I mean its not comfortable to hold the phone, and I dont like how it feels. I am looking to buy a case from the hiqh quality brands : Otterbox, Cae Mate, Incipio, SGP... I realy cant decide which one of them to buy. As I mentioned before, I want the case to have a good feeling in the hand and it has to be comfortable to hold...
Thanks..

I just ordered a Ringke SLIM Case, after doing a lot of research on cases that pay attention to the "feel". I haven't received it yet, so all I have to go on is the videos on YouTube. Runner up was the Incipio Feather, which was actually a little cheaper. I'm hoping this is a case where you pay a little extra to get a better quality product. We'll see.

It is a hugely subjective feeling. Does the Nexus feel big in your hand? Can you handle a case that will add a bit of thickness to it? If you want protection, then all of the slim cases like the Feather and SLIM won't function in that way. If you want a relative slimness, with good in-hand feel, and protection, I'd recommend the Seidio Surface or the Active (my favorite), with the Kickstand, since the design allows for it to hide while you hold it.

I like the incipio case that verizon sells and it fits with the extended battery too.

^^^ Agreed. The Incipio Silicrylic is an awesome case with great protection. Its a tad loose on the back of my gsm gnex but it fits great none the less. And they have a wide array of colors
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tbaddley said:
I just ordered a Ringke SLIM Case, after doing a lot of research on cases that pay attention to the "feel". I haven't received it yet, so all I have to go on is the videos on YouTube. Runner up was the Incipio Feather, which was actually a little cheaper. I'm hoping this is a case where you pay a little extra to get a better quality product. We'll see.
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i have the Ringke SLIM Case and i think its ok. but the protection sucks. one drop and the phone will probably get messed up pretty bad. i only have it because it came with my phone when i bought it used. but if you like a case that is really slim and doesn't add much bulk and feels nice. i think its a good case. i really miss the cruzerlite cases. they are good protection and they have good grip. i would give up my case for one of those in a heart beat. lol
Edit: here is some pics if it helps.

I've got one of those cheapo s-shape TPU cases and it feels great in the hand.

Thanks for the comments, guys. I think I am gonna get the SGP case. I watched some reviews on Youtube and It looks great..

bar_rodoy said:
Thanks for the comments, guys. I think I am gonna get the SGP case. I watched some reviews on Youtube and It looks great..
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Good choice. I've got pretty much all the most popular cases from the Ringke slim, to the incipio cases, a bunch of nice Mercury TPU cases. And my favorite for overall fit, feel and protection is probably the SGP Ultra Hybrid...
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One question...
Guys, has anyone bought this case: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Design-Craf...897&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=261094047096& ? How does it feels in a hand? Please, post some photos...
P.S. Sorry for bad English

Cruzerlite tpu cases from Amazon are good and cheap.... And make you look like an Android nerd. Just got my wife and I a couple a few weeks ago. They had a buy 2 get one free sale at that time.
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Any bumper cases out there for this phone? Really looking for a case which doesn't mess up the look of the phone

I have a black cruzerlite case that I got from amazon. It adds almost no bulk to the phone, and looks great! It's grippy, but doesn't stick to your pocket like a silicone case. I paid $13, with shipping.

U can have the diztronic one. It gives the phone a classy look indeed
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I think the otter box is the best... little bulky but the best protection.
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Rearth slim.
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taufiiqqq said:
U can have the diztronic one. It gives the phone a classy look indeed
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Yes diztronic definitely has a more premium feel and look than cruzerlite I tried them both and have away the cl.
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Otterbox Commuter case with Zagg screen protector. Best combo I have had :thumbup:
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rshankar said:
Any bumper cases out there for this phone? Really looking for a case which doesn't mess up the look of the phone
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Try the Amzer Gloss TPU..Really Makes the phone look like a BAAWWSSS...

i've been really happy with the Incipio silicrylic hybrid case.
it's pretty rugged and i've had numerous drops without a scratch or anything. everything's covered and the buttons are easy to push.
i had the casemate hybrid before. that one was pretty good too but i didn't care for how the lip around the screen was grey.

Case and Screen Protector Suggestions

Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon

LegobrandonCP said:
Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon
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Get the SGP curved crystal if you want to cover the entire screen. I have it applied right now and I can't even tell it's there.
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LegobrandonCP said:
Hello all,
I've had my S3 for over a month now and have been using it bare since day 1. I just can't find a thin and good looking case anywhere. So I'm here to ask you guys what cases are out there that you might suggest?
I'm looking for something, think/sleek, masculine colours , "lay on the table", under $25. Please no bulky cases like OtterBox or anything in that fashion. Those look nasty. LOL
Also looking for a good screen protector. I don't want to purchase the cheap ones at the mall for $1 a piece.
Thanks!
Happy New Year,
Brandon
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Get the SGP curved crystal like the above says along with the SGP Modello case in black or gray. You may still be able to find them on ebay. It is a very slim tpu case. Good luck!

Thanks for the replies, guys! Seems like SGP is the way to go for screen protectors.
Anyone know why they like to discontinue their products after a few months on the market? I love the look of the Neo Hybrid, but the only way I can get them now is on Craigslist or eBay.

Take a look at dba cases and their JustLikeGlass screen protector, both are very nice.

best case for s3 = UAG.

LegobrandonCP said:
Thanks for the replies, guys! Seems like SGP is the way to go for screen protectors.
Anyone know why they like to discontinue their products after a few months on the market? I love the look of the Neo Hybrid, but the only way I can get them now is on Craigslist or eBay.
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Beware of eBay ones, most of them are fakes.
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Im using the seidio surface holster combo right now, just recieved it today. And dang its a nice sleek case. Best part for me is, it has a holster.
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j0sefuz said:
best case for s3 = UAG.
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The OP said no bulky cases, the UAG isn't exactly slim. The DBA slimgrip is a good, really thin case, and the complete ultra is a really thin full coverage case.

I know you said no otterbox cases but the commuter might be good in your case with a screen protector.. I have the defender series it comes with one and the Grey and white case goes flush with my white s3
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I'd suggest either the DBA Ultra or Incipio Faxion.

Slimest case would be the ringke slimlite imo
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I have several cases and just received the Ringke Slim Lite case. It has to be the slimmest case in my collection but also the one offering the least protection. For $10 on Amazon you really can't go wrong with the case it feels really soft and I really like that my phone still keeps the skim profile it has.
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ddgarcia05 said:
I have several cases and just received the Ringke Slim Lite case. It has to be the slimmest case in my collection but also the one offering the least protection. For $10 on Amazon you really can't go wrong with the case it feels really soft and I really like that my phone still keeps the skim profile it has.
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Yup. I have it also. Only use it when relaxing browsing with the phone lol. Feels so good. The seidio surface has a similar coating, soft grip.
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Ultra cases from DBA was the best solution for me because it's consisted of 2 parts so you can also mix the colors the way that suits you most.
I've been using the white TPU matched with a blue slate PC on a pebble blue S3.