So, i was thinking about a case for my about to be bought sgs 3... I have 2 options in my mind, though if u have any suggestions, plz tell me.
So the cases are:
Case mate pop(navy)
Case mate phantom(i really like its covers for the earphone and usb port, since i am sure they will be filled with dust)
If u have any other suggestions i will gladily take them into consideration... Though i must say that even the phantom is a bit expensive so the budget must be at maximum equal to the phantoms...
Thanks in advance
I checked out both of the Case Mate cases you mentioned and they seem nice. I've been searching for a good case for my recently acquired GS3 and finally settled on a Trident Kraken AMS. I was able to pick one up for about $25 online ($19.50 pre shipping). The only downside for me is that it's a tad bit bulky, but I tend to hold on to my devices for a long time, so I figured I would go for the maximum protection. Good luck with your search.
If u want maximum protection without the bulk, bodyglove shocksuit is awesome!! I've had mine for a couple weeks, and my search for a perfect case is over! Love it!!!
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Hi,
I am about to buy one of the above cases and I would like the opinions of those who have them. The plus and the minus of each of these cases.
Thank you in advance
Good post! I am picking between the two as well.. I am leaning towards the Case-Mate Pop out case because of the stand and how useful it is since I video chat with google talk often and being able to set it on the table and watch a movie or chat sounds great.
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I just bought a case mate pop. Looks good and will def provide protection but too bulky in my opinion. And i didn't get a free screen protector!!!
I'm using SGP hybrid for several weeks now, very happy with it.
One thing u should know about it is that curved headphones is problematic with it and some micro usb connectors might not fit the case (but will do fine after some shaving ).
Can't comment about the case mate.
I was actually picking between the Case-Mate TOUGH series and the POP...
I went with the POP after deciding between the two, and it was because I liked the idea that you could set it down as a stand - for me it'll save having a cradle and at night like Im used to my blackberry having a large clock and I kind of wanted that feel.
But when it gets here I can vouch for its quality. Right now, im playing the waiting game...
Kepster said:
I just bought a case mate pop. Looks good and will def provide protection but too bulky in my opinion. And i didn't get a free screen protector!!!
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Would you mind quoting the measurements of the case ? I can't find them anywhere
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Bryan
I also bought the case mate pop but also find it a little bulky. I passed my phone to a work mate the next day and he dropped it from a few feet and it didn't damage the phone whatsoever. So I do like it and I like the kickstand. But I am thinking of getting the Barely there case for when I want to travel lighter with less bulk. I always tend to get a handful of cases until I find something perfect
I was looking at both of these cases myself last month. I ended up buying both to try them out.
The Neo Hybrid is nice, looks good and is very form fitting. Bought in Red.
I settled on the Case Mate Pop case, in White. It has a bit more bulk. My biggest fear is to drop the phone and for it to land face down and break the display. The Pop case has more material around the edges of the phone so if it does fall face down there will be a larger gap between the display and the pavement(a mm or less, probably). The Pop case is a little harder to remove as well but I think it protects more. My .02¢.
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So that makes 20 m¢?
Surely sounds like 2x10^22 Yokto Cents to me.
Just had the Case-mate Pop! delivered today (white and grey). It's very well made and looks and feels excellent (even the girlfriend said so), and although it adds a fair bit of bulk, it does seem to protect the phone quite well. All sockets/holes etc seem to have plenty of clearance so access to them and sound coming out shouldn't be an issue. Very nice case, especially since Amazon UK were doing it for ~£17 instead of the usual £25.
Case mate pop + 2000 mah battery and cover
Does anyone have both the case mate pop and samsung 2000 mah battery? I would like to know if they fit. Thank you!
i personally don't like neo hybrid. the silicone is thin and the plastic is flimsy and can be easily deformed
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Does anyone have both the case mate pop and samsung 2000 mah battery? I would like to know if they fit. Thank you!
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I have the case mate pop andthe 2000mah battery and can confirm it DOES NOT fit. I now have a invisible shield on mine
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Where are all the pictures?! Show us what you bought.
I'd like to see the case off the phone sitting beside to see how much thicker than the phone it is.
Can someone help with that?
Hey all,
So im in the market for a new case. Currently im using the Monaco aluminum case. I still love the thing, just growing bored with it. What im looking for is something on the slimmer side with a decent industrial look. I've gone through hundreds of pages on Google shopping, amazon, eBay, places like that.
by industrial i mean something that looks very sturdy and hard edged. I really don't want to add much bulk though, the evo is big enough on its own.
Has anyone seen something like this? iv been looking for the past couple weeks off and on, so far i got nothing.
Any and all help is deeply appreciated.
Trident EVO case is good and durable. It also is slimmer than most cases, low cost too
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_7?k=evo+trident+case&sprefix=evo+tri
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I'll second the Trident case. I've had mine for about 4 months, works well, amazingly durable. Now, if I could only get it cleaned from the inside.
What do you use to clean the screen cover?
I've had my seidio active for almost a year on my evo.definately give it a look
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I would look at the pyrrhic line the commuter case is good and durable but I use the defender series adds a little bulk but not much plus it's got a membrane over the screen to give I there layers of protection (hard case covered in a silicone sleeve plus screen membrane) well with the money.
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Cool Beans! thanks for the help people. now i gotta choose between the otterbox and the trident...
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Don't know if you've already bought your case by now, but I just posted this on another thread. I HIGHLY recommend the Otterbox Commuter series case. I've had it for almost a year now, and it is amazing. I've been pretty rough with my phone, but it has saved it from any sort of damage. It provides fantastic protection and feels solid and strong in my hands, but at the same time it doesn't make the phone seem bulky and has a great very smooth, sleek, thin feel to it. Definitely the best of both worlds in terms of balancing strong protection with sleek good looks. IMO, the Trident case looks much too bulky and adds way too many bumps and curves to the phone.
Another thing I love about Otterbox is their amazing customer service and 1-year no-questions-asked warranty guarantee. I recently broke the case itself somehow (the phone stayed completely protected though) so I emailed their warranty services and told them, and they simply asked for my shipping address and sent me a new case in under a week! They didn't even ask for a copy of the receipt or pictures of the broken case. It was the fastest, easiest warranty claim I've ever had.
If you do go for an Otterbox, definitely buy it off eBay and not retail. You'll save yourself a good $20-25. It's about $12 new on eBay (cheaper than the listed Trident cases). I'd post a link, but I'm still a noob
I stopped looking a while ago. i cant find a case i really like. My aluminum case is super awesome for protection, and is really cool that i can say its a metal case, but as i said before i just want something new. this time around i was basing this search mostly on looks. I couldn't find anything that impressed me so for the time being I'm gonna stick with the aluminum.
Gotchya. An aluminum case sounds pretty sweet. Can you post a link to the one you're using? I think I might want to check that out
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Gotchya. An aluminum case sounds pretty sweet. Can you post a link to the one you're using? I think I might want to check that out
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Here you are: http://www.wirelessground.com/htc-evo-4g-aluminum-case-silver.html
Is it just me or do you guys also spend AGES looking at case after case?
Basically i dropped my phone S3 on Sunday and cracked the screen, today i got it repaired so i now want a case/cover that protects over the edge front of the phone. But i don't to add massive bulk or for it to look too ugly.
Im thinking of getting the Otterbox commuter or the Ballistic lifestyle smooth, which one you guys think would better suit? or is there an alternate case better?
I know its been asked loads so apologies in advance.
Your not the only one. I'm a flashoholic and a caseoholic lol and very very picky with both.
My favorite sk far is the Incipio NGP. I love it. The lip should be plenty to protect from most drops and it adds very little bulk and gives the phone a really high quality feel. The right balance between slippery for pockets and grip for when your holding it.
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My vote goes to the Incipio NGP as well. It is less thick than the GS2 version, but this reduced thickness (0.7mm) makes the phone quite a bit thinner compared to the S2 situation. Feels slick and slides easily out of pockets. Overall one of the best simple TPU cases around, although it is not exactly cheap for just a TPU case.
Naked is best
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eBay got some good cases
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can't get Incipio NGP over here have to get it sent from the US, i'm going to the US in 2 weeks for 6 weeks so might as well wait till i'm out there as it might take longer than 2 weeks to come.
Do phone shops stock all sorts of cases out there or do you have to order online? would be nice to try before you buy, none of the shops here have anything decent...
These are the only type i've seen in shops here http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-protective-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-black-rubber-p35594.htm and that's what ive currently got which did nothing for when mine dropped.
Spigen neo hybrid.
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can't get Incipio NGP over here have to get it sent from the US, i'm going to the US in 2 weeks for 6 weeks so might as well wait till i'm out there as it might take longer than 2 weeks to come.
Do phone shops stock all sorts of cases out there or do you have to order online? would be nice to try before you buy, none of the shops here have anything decent...
These are the only type i've seen in shops here http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/metal-slim-protective-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-black-rubber-p35594.htm and that's what ive currently got which did nothing for when mine dropped.
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I think most order online. Or at least I do. You'll find a decent selection at most stores but they all have different ones so if you could make it to like an att sprint and Verizon store you should see quite a lot. Online always has a better selection though
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not due my upgrade yet, still on s2 but been searching for ages for a case to suit my needs when my s3 comes.
the best I think for me so far is the Acase Superlegerra Pro. looks like exactly what I need.
Hard to choose, right? The Paradox of Choice.
I actually bought too many cases (again) because I couldn't decide. Got various TPU cases from ebay, and Cruzerlite, and the popular hard polycarb Rock case, but finally settled on a so-called hybrid case: the Incipio Silicrylic dualpro, as it provides the best protection, grip, and looks, without adding too much bulk.
(Looking forward to Incipio's future cases for the Nexus 7 too)
I was also in search for a case for more than two weeks. At last I settled for Acase Superlegerra Pro. Lot got good reviews and value for money.
Also providing the same level of protection of a Otterbox commuter.
I have looked at reviews and posts (thanks the_Biz) to finally purchase the Case Mate Tough which is presently being delivered by Amazon. My next step is to select a protective screen which I have not decided but it may be the Ultra Crystal for its 4H hardness and compatibility with all cases. Now I am searching for a couple holsters the horizontal and vertical possibly the Reiko and Active holster respectively but I need to review further for quality and compatibility. When all the above is completed I will order the phone and should not worry about cracking the screen like you had experienced
I got the trident ageis and it works pretty well. I always keep my phone in a case but what did I do I took it out to put on a new screen protector and it slipped out of my hand and landed face down. Luckily there was no damage and I put it right back in!
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Living in the UK, the main issue I am finding is that you guys in the US get the best cases!!
Yeah I hear ya, but for the moment I'm going with the otterbox commuter case since I have had good experiences with them
Later on next month I'm a customized case mate
I have 5 cases already. The Neo Hybrid in Infinity White, the silver SGP Ultra Thin, the Glacier Otterbox Commuter, a white/ red silicon/hard case from eBay, and a clear case that I got with the phone. And I'm always on the hunt for a good looking case lol
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case
Verizon threw in a free case when I upgraded to the S3 which is brilliant because it covers their logo
Slim I'd say reearth slim takes it over case mate barely there. I have both.
I think the seidio active is awesome although for all the case conversations on xda I never see people talk about it for this phone. Definitely better than the spigen lumi for hybrid cases. Again I have both.
And u can get a kickstand on the active if that's how u roll. I did..
Those are the four have bought so far. Problem? Prob..
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m.nassy.uk said:
Is it just me or do you guys also spend AGES looking at case after case?
Basically i dropped my phone S3 on Sunday and cracked the screen, today i got it repaired so i now want a case/cover that protects over the edge front of the phone. But i don't to add massive bulk or for it to look too ugly.
Im thinking of getting the Otterbox commuter or the Ballistic lifestyle smooth, which one you guys think would better suit? or is there an alternate case better?
I know its been asked loads so apologies in advance.
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I'd prefer to the frosted clear case cause I don't like my beauty white phone be covered, maybe cimo could be choose.
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I'd prefer to the frosted clear case cause I don't like my beauty white phone be covered, maybe cimo could be choose.
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I have a Fosmon PC+TPU case and an Otterbox defender. I use my phone all day every day for work and switch my batteries out so I use the Fosmon for everyday work use. It comes off easily and protects the phone from everyday use and is cheap as hell. The clear back is flexible and the grips on the side even more so and hold well so far. You can see through the back if you have white you can see the Samsung S3 logo. The Otterbox is when I finally get the hell out of my house, and it does the job but is a pain in the ass to change batteries compared to the Fosmon. There are plenty of reviews of the Defender so you dont need to hear my 2 cents. I opted to spend more on a beefy case with cheap one for every day, it suites what I need very well and if the Fosmon ats $5.88 lasts 6 months I'll be happy.
Hey guys just got a Galaxy S3 and love it! I was looking @ cases and came across Case Mate Tough Case "Design your own case" thing which I am thinking of getting. Just wanted to know if anyone has one? I don't want the case to be to bulky like the OtterBox, and want to know if the buttons and everything line up
Thanks
Heronization said:
Hey guys just got a Galaxy S3 and love it! I was looking @ cases and came across Case Mate Tough Case "Design your own case" thing which I am thinking of getting. Just wanted to know if anyone has one? I don't want the case to be to bulky like the OtterBox, and want to know if the buttons and everything line up
Thanks
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I have the Case Mate Tough and I really like it. Yea the reason I dint choose the Otterbox was because its way too bulky for me Case Mate Tough Its a little bit bulky(but I don't have a problem with it) but compared to the Otterbox its not bulky at all. I don't have any problem pressing all the buttons.
Otterbox has passive protection and Case Mate Tough has active protection and with that I mean that is that Otterbox as a really sleek back and its easy to drop but if you drop it it will protect your S3 better than Case Mate Tough(but its not a very big difference) but you're less likely to drop your S3 if you have Case Mate Tough because its back is not very sleek, its much easier to hold. I'm very clumsy and usually drop things all the time but because of Case Mate Tough I haven't dropped my smartphone a single time.
(I hope I make sense)
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I have the Case Mate Tough and I really like it. Yea the reason I dint choose the Otterbox was because its way too bulky for me Case Mate Tough Its a little bit bulky(but I don't have a problem with it) but compared to the Otterbox its not bulky at all. I don't have any problem pressing all the buttons.
Otterbox has passive protection and Case Mate Tough has active protection and with that I mean that is that Otterbox as a really sleek back and its easy to drop but if you drop it it will protect your S3 better than Case Mate Tough(but its not a very big difference) but you're less likely to drop your S3 if you have Case Mate Tough because its back is not very sleek, its much easier to hold. I'm very clumsy and usually drop things all the time but because of Case Mate Tough I haven't dropped my smartphone a single time.
(I hope I make sense)
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Haha thanks that makes me more confident. Do you know if Headphone jack is easily accessible? Cause my Beats Headphones have a flat connector + I have a Original Samsung Desk Top Dock that works with some cases but if it is to think it doesn't work
The headphone jack is easily accessible yes =)
What about the durability of the printings on customs CM Tough?
Hi,
I am not a case guy... I was.
I agree to the overall quality of Tough case I had to buy for my S3 after a really little fall that shattered its digitizer/screen. Really fragile to say the least... When I see what my S2 endured during a year without any protection; sure it has some scratch on the case but the glass is pristine.
After reading a lot around here and Youtube reviews, I chosed this Case-Mate model that hybrid concept felt interesting and it was easy to get it fast as soon as I got the spare part and replaced the screen to put back the S3 in service.
Find it affordable for its quality.
Finally keeping the S2 too, before it disappeared from the shelves, I bought a Tough for it just in case (and if I sell or give it, feel better).
It is far less bulky on the S2, because of its square design, seems a best fit when the S3's more flat pebble design make it appear much larger but remain pocketable in a quite slim 501 jean front pocket.
Now, I'd like to order a custom/decorated for S3's Tough, just for fun but I wonder about the durability of their printings. Any one has an experience with that?
I find the case mate phantom to be the best of both worlds. Not as big as the otterbox defender, but the rubber bumper around the phone is really thick. Just got mine ttoday and really like it
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Hey xda
Im looking for a proper case for my s3. Right now i have the official flipcase on my phone, but its just too slippery. I dropped my phone 2 tiles because of my case despite being very careful. It slipped out of my pocket once and one time I only got hold of the flip part and the phone fell. Both from 50 cm so nothing to worry about. Before having the s3, i had an ipod touch and i always used it naked with a pouch. But I dont want any scratches on my s3 back (however there are already some on it) so im looking for other protection. I dont tend to drop my phone a lot. Dropped my ipod once in 1,5 years and my s3 2 times (because of the grip). I was looking around and saw a plastic carbon battery cover replacement, but I also do think im better safe than sorry and i should get a more protective case.
I want a case that:
- doesnt add too much bulk
- offers good/decent protection (also borders at the front of the screen)
- a kickstand would be very nice to have (as i watch a lot of youtube on my phone)
- doesnt cost me a leg (€30 max i guess)
- doesnt mess the responsiveness of
Ofcourse i already checked some cases and found the case mate tough and case mate pop. I also do like the look of spigen cases.
Hope you guys have some good suggestions.
Bye mutn
I've had the UAG case for a while and its the best case I've ever had. It does NOT have a kickstand, but its great with drop protection while still keeping the phone nice and slim. I got mine for $30 on amazon, but they are probably cheaper by now.
I have been looking around and I really Like the UAG.
Could someone post a trustworthy link to the slate blue and the Black one on Amazon.co.uk as I live in Europese.