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Whats the best and thinest case for the gs3? Please post links thanks
I would like to know that too
The official Samsung slim case is the thinnest.
This is the only part where i kinda miss iPhone, accessories! I guess imma have to go with capdase.
They should make a case that's just a back replacement like the flip case, but w/o the flip cover and make it surround and protect the shiny front side edge trim w/ a slight raised edge.
I saw mention of the OEM slim case by Samsung, but does this actually replace the back like the flip cover case?
I use the flip case now and it's very thin because it just replaces the back. The only added thickness is from the flip cover on the front which is minimal. My gripes with it are that I know the outer edges of the phone surrounding the screen will get wear since it's not protected and the cover doesn't always stay shut as well as gets in the way when taking pictures or using the phone flash as a torch. I wish the flip wasn't like a book, but as a vertical flip, but then people would get annoyed with the flip cover getting in the way of the headphone jack. Since I use a bluetooth LG Tone for audio and use bluetooth to my car stereo, not a problem for me.
rEVOLVE said:
They should make a case that's just a back replacement like the flip case, but w/o the flip cover and make it surround and protect the shiny front side edge trim w/ a slight raised edge.
I saw mention of the OEM slim case by Samsung, but does this actually replace the back like the flip cover case?
I use the flip case now and it's very thin because it just replaces the back. The only added thickness is from the flip cover on the front which is minimal. My gripes with it are that I know the outer edges of the phone surrounding the screen will get wear since it's not protected and the cover doesn't always stay shut as well as gets in the way when taking pictures or using the phone flash as a torch. I wish the flip wasn't like a book, but as a vertical flip, but then people would get annoyed with the flip cover getting in the way of the headphone jack. Since I use a bluetooth LG Tone for audio and use bluetooth to my car stereo, not a problem for me.
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Cut the cover off
falconeight said:
The official Samsung slim case is the thinnest.
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Do you know how thick it is?
I'm using the Case-Mate "barely there" case and it is...well....barely there.
Baryyt said:
Do you know how thick it is?
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No but I own one and it's screen protector thin.
I ordered one from ebay tpu case 0.3mm
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plpp&v=tl0NDSwIjBU
Video for the slim case
http://www.rearthusa.com/galaxy_s3_slim_lite_kit
All it does is preventing scratches and give some grip?
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Mkvarner said:
All it does is preventing scratches and give some grip?
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I thick it's better than scratch protection. It bulges out slightly in the corners and is a rubbery plastic. It even slightly protrudes from the front to give protection. I absolutely love the case. I bought a light blue and have it on a white s3 and it looks sweet.
Do any non leather cases with screen protection exist?
bird11 said:
Do any non leather cases with screen protection exist?
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There's the Poetic Revolution:
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-REVOLU...284&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+revolution+nexus+7
Doesn't come out until September 20th though. I plan on picking one of those up for when I'm doing outdoorsy stuff.
go to ebay and search "thankscase"
The cover is made with fabric with nice looking pattern.
It has the on/off magnet and hand stripe.
Mine just arrive today. Pretty nice.
hevangel said:
go to ebay and search "thankscase"
The cover is made with fabric with nice looking pattern.
It has the on/off magnet and hand stripe.
Mine just arrive today. Pretty nice.
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Wish I can get that without the owls pattern
Frankdw said:
leather cases with screen protection exist? Never seen that kind of case. How about Wireless Keyboard dock/Case?
Why do you protect your tab with the screen protector? It's a good way to protect the screen.
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The case I linked to in post #2 has a built in screen protector.
Frankdw said:
leather cases with screen protection exist? Never seen that kind of case. How about Wireless Keyboard dock/Case?
Why do you protect your tab with the screen protector? It's a good way to protect the screen.
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Most of them have it. The Poetic and Moko which are very popular have them. Just search on amazon.
the case i have makes it hard to swipe from the edges. anyone have a recommendation of a cool case that leaves some room around the edges of the display?
What case you do you have? my O'Box Commuter makes it difficult but my Griffin Reveal is substantially easier.
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What case you do you have? my O'Box Commuter makes it difficult but my Griffin Reveal is substantially easier.
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i honestly don't know... its the only one they had at the Verizon store when i got it.
the case does not cover the edges of the display, but i can only see a thin thin line of the bezel between the case and the screen.
I have this one and it's pretty cool, no problems with it.
http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Motor...ie=UTF8&qid=1381348838&sr=1-9&keywords=moto+x
I just got this one today it comes up the sides just to the edge of the screen and doesn't come above it, covers the beloved dimple, but hardly adds any size to the phone to wreck the feel in the hand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDI7QFM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also have the below Incipio, better protection but ruined the shape of the phone I couldn't even leave it on a whole day.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4205BE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Steve
BackInA88 said:
I just got this one today it comes up the sides just to the edge of the screen and doesn't come above it, covers the beloved dimple, but hardly adds any size to the phone to wreck the feel in the hand.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDI7QFM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Steve
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Does this have the "sandpaper" texture to it? It looks exactly like this case, except this one is hard: Amazon, Sandpaper Case
I have this case. Very slim, doesn't have a lip to protect the screen when you set it down but it gives you the edge to edge swipe you want.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Palett...&qid=1383968176&sr=1-1&keywords=moto+x+poetic
I'm using the poetic palette as well.
I like it so far, but I also like the diatonic for the protection, button feel, and lip protection. However, the diatonic feels a bit too fat.
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natezire71 said:
Does this have the "sandpaper" texture to it? It looks exactly like this case, except this one is hard: Amazon, Sandpaper Case
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I wouldn't call it sandpaper but it does have a slightly rough texture.
I think the Anker, Sandpaper, Bear Motion and the Poetic are all the same case with different branding.
BackInA88 said:
I wouldn't call it sandpaper but it does have a slightly rough texture.
I think the Anker, Sandpaper, Bear Motion and the Poetic are all the same case with different branding.
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I think the Sandpaper one is a hard case though. The Anker is flexible. I'm leaning towards the Anker--but yes. You're correct.
i got the quicksand. same as the anker sandpaper bear motion. it feels great and does not slide on slick surfaces. i think its the perfect case. only downside is it does not protect the glass.
i am giving away a couple of them maybe a few. over on the moto x support forums. go comment with an idea for the phone and get a chance to win it.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/beb8b24717
Anyone try the Reveal case by Griffin? How does it compare to the SUPCASE monkey082506 had posted a link to earlier in this thread?
I'm looking for a case that has very low sides. The sides of the case can't be much higher than the screen. Right at screen level would be ideal for me]. I use the 2 XL in immersive mode and use pie in LMT for all nav bar operations. If the side of the case is too high, it is sometimes difficult to access pie easily every time. I've found if I adjust the pie touch area too much, it interferes with other screen taps. I've got the Spidgen right now, but its sides are a bit to tall. I started looking at all of the cases overall thickness, but found this isn't necessarily reliable in determining how high the side go above the screen (some cases just have thicker back protection).
I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pixel+2+xl+case
It doesn't add much bulk and the edges are barely higher than the screen. I thought it might be flush but sat a pencil on it and there is maybe a millimeter or 2 gap where the screen won't touch the surface.
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Thanks. I'll give that one a look. The price looks good too.
MNML is your best bet
Yeah I looked at that one but the thread about the camera hump not being covered turned me off.
I bought this one, been using it for a week. Back goes up to camera bump and front stays flush with screen
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, ProCase Slim Hard Shell Protective Case Back Cover for Google Pixel 2 XL 2017 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QBTFV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fjL.zbKM3KXEF
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I have this one. Feels really nice in the hand and has some grip. Sides do not go higher than the screen.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768PC8FJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I bought this one, been using it for a week. Back goes up to camera bump and front stays flush with screen
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, ProCase Slim Hard Shell Protective Case Back Cover for Google Pixel 2 XL 2017 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075QBTFV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fjL.zbKM3KXEF
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This is really similar to what I just bought
Google Pixel 2 XL Case, Maxboost [mSnap] Thin Cases [Perfect Fit] [Black] EXTREME Smooth Surface with Anti-Slip Matte Coating for Excellent Grip Hard Protective PC Covers For Google Pixel 2 XL (2017) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074BGXB69/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_k4V.zb03WZJAB
I also bought a MNML as it does cover the camera bump. I want to see if I want front screen protection or not.
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The Google Fabric Case has a very tiny lip. I use it with pie controls and it works excellent. Bonus is that the screen is protected face down ever so slightly, and the fabric looks nice and professional.
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Yeah I looked at that one but the thread about the camera hump not being covered turned me off.
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The camera hump protected from flat surfaces because the lip that is built around the fingerprint scanner. I have one and when laying flat you can see a gap between any flat surface and the camera screen. If you're ok with minimal protection I highly recommend the MNML case.
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I have this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074...=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pixel+2+xl+case
It doesn't add much bulk and the edges are barely higher than the screen. I thought it might be flush but sat a pencil on it and there is maybe a millimeter or 2 gap where the screen won't touch the surface.
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Shawheim said:
MNML is your best bet
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branshaw09 said:
The camera hump protected from flat surfaces because the lip that is built around the fingerprint scanner. I have one and when laying flat you can see a gap between any flat surface and the camera screen. If you're ok with minimal protection I highly recommend the MNML case.
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Thanks. I'll look at again. Are Mnml case sides at screen height or slightly above?
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Thanks. I'll look at again. Are Mnml case sides at screen height or slightly above?
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They are right below screen height
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My MNML showed up today.. box was all bent, case was all folded and creased. Unusable. Sent a message to the company, we shall see how they respond.
So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
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So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
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Sounds like you got the wrong case in your box. Bummer
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So I ended up ordering a Mnml case. I ordered the clear black. Got the package from Amazon today. Box says its clear black. I open it up and the case is blue. That's not the best part. The case has no cutout for the finger print sensor. Also, the cutouts for the volume and power buttons are on the left side instead of right. There was also an extra button cutout on the right side all the way and the top. That's some quality control and checks.
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https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502469660
Super slim and I believe this is quite low profile you are looking for.
, they are having a 10% off for the pre-orders.
you can enjoy additional 10% if you key in my promo code in the checkout from the link below:
http://pitaka.refr.cc/lawrencea
i am using similar quality case on my oneplus 3 now, personally love it very much because very slim/grippy yet provides adequate protection
xzr3b0rnzx said:
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-google-pixel-2?variant=4542502469660
Super slim and I believe this is quite low profile you are looking for.
, they are having a 10% off for the pre-orders.
you can enjoy additional 10% if you key in my promo code in the checkout from the link below:
http://pitaka.refr.cc/lawrencea
i am using similar quality case on my oneplus 3 now, personally love it very much because very slim/grippy yet provides adequate protection
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Looks OK but damn it's expensive for what it is.
machostallion said:
Looks OK but damn it's expensive for what it is.
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Yeah price is on the steep side.
My advice is just invest in 1 good case especially for an expensive phone and have no regrets. Haha u should consider
xzr3b0rnzx said:
Yeah price is on the steep side.
My advice is just invest in 1 good case especially for an expensive phone and have no regrets. Haha u should consider
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You're probably right. Could you post some close up picks in this thread of the screen and case bezels when you get it? Thanks.
yeah sure no problem man
I hate the flap so I cut it off and mount the spen on the back with super glue lol
Edit: official glue at the middle. Much easier to hold and avoid rocking when unfold
the only problem with this setup would be that the phone cannot lie flat once unfoldid.
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the only problem with this setup would be that the phone cannot lie flat once unfoldid.
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i haven't glued SPen yet so still flat so far. May not use Spen at all. Only the back attached. WIll look for the front screen protector
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i haven't glued SPen yet so still flat so far. May not use Spen at all. Only the back attached. WIll look for the front screen protector
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Thanks ! i was wondering if you could glue the thin bracket alone , spen case can easily slide in and out.
Drnms said:
Thanks ! i was wondering if you could glue the thin bracket alone , spen case can easily slide in and out.
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I glue it to the middle now so easier to hold and avoid rocking when unfold. Yes you can glue the other alone but it will look a bit ugly (I did try before - thicker and without spen it does look beat up lol)
I recommend only cutting the top cover flap off and keeping the pen silo portion of the case where it is from factory. I did this today and really like it so far. Thickness of the phone stays the same when pocketed. The pen silo actually acts like a grip for your fingers when the phone is unfolded too
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I recommend only cutting the top cover flap off and keeping the pen silo portion of the case where it is from factory. I did this today and really like it so far. Thickness of the phone stays the same when pocketed. The pen silo actually acts like a grip for your fingers when the phone is unfolded too
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Can you put some photo's please?
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Can you put some photo's please?
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
Looks good.
Will the pen flaps scratch the screen?
rafik_wahby said:
Looks good.
Will the pen flaps scratch the screen?
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Doubtful. The cover screen is gorilla glass and the inside of the case is micro fiber
I saw this on YouTube. Lol. I don't know what real reason to my the case like this. Nothing help.
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
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I just did this. You solved 2 issues. 1-got rid of the flap and 2-gave support for holding while open. Great idea!
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I just did this. You solved 2 issues. 1-got rid of the flap and 2-gave support for holding while open. Great idea!
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Right! I've been pleasantly surprised just how well cutting the front flap off has worked out. Another plus is that this doesn't interfere with wireless charging. It's pretty comfortable holding the tablet with just my left hand now too
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This is what I mean by the pen silo being a grip for your fingers. Acts like a ledge of sorts in landscape orientation. Main problem of course is that when in folded orientation, the pen flaps around a bit - but it isn't as bad as I thought it'd be
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i did try that and the moving part killing me so i cut it off too lol. The spen for me in the middle of the hand when folded create better grip (same with unfold - not moving parts)
What glue did you use for this? I wonder if I could get the stylus to stick to the official silicone case...
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What glue did you use for this? I wonder if I could get the stylus to stick to the official silicone case...
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Just normal super glue at $.99 cent stores
I'm thinking of buying a stylus holder that you can buy and stick to just about anything. It would look and function just as similar. I hate this case but I'm not sure I want to destroy it yet. Having had a Mate 20 X I'm used to having the stylus separate. Actually still have the leather holder I bought for it.
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I'm thinking of buying a stylus holder that you can buy and stick to just about anything. It would look and function just as similar. I hate this case but I'm not sure I want to destroy it yet. Having had a Mate 20 X I'm used to having the stylus separate. Actually still have the leather holder I bought for it.
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I'm thinking of doing the same.
Here is what I did. What two pen holders off Amazon for like $15. They have adhesive that connects to any kind of plastic it won't work with metal for some reason. I also got the plastic case off of Amazon and I'm just using the back. It not only works and stays in it but it also wireless charges too even though it's held up slightly
piezan said:
Here is what I did. What two pen holders off Amazon for like $15. They have adhesive that connects to any kind of plastic it won't work with metal for some reason. I also got the plastic case off of Amazon and I'm just using the back. It not only works and stays in it but it also wireless charges too even though it's held up slightly
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I'm doing something similar. I ordered a couple of these:
in-Line Multi Functional Foldable Stylus Pen Magnetic Holder Comparable with 1st & 2nd Gen, Keeps The Flatness, Supports 2nd Gen Pencil Wireless Charging (Black) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B097H5J78T/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_XP4TF2MJCCFYH0QK4250?psc=1
I liked the idea of one long pen holder instead of two small ones.
Also, if you check Amazon, those Ringke holders you have should be three for $10, not two for $15.