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Elago G5 Breathe Case Review

With my previous device (DX) I stuck primarily to bulky/extremely durable cases for protection, but given the bump in size for the S3, I decided to take a departure and look for cases that were creative yet extremely slim. I decided to go with the Elago G5 Breathe Case.
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Pros:
*Reasonably priced (I paid $8.99 shipped with Prime - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DOBF04/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
*Available in numerous colors - http://elagostore.com/category/74725208961/1/Galaxy-S3-Case.htm
*Mesh backing prevents device from becoming overheated.
*Hardshell casing ensures case will not easily crack, bend, or break.
*Slim fit ensures no bulk and contours perfectly to the shape of the device
*Simple and to some degree Eco-Friendly packaging
Cons:
*Offers minimal protection / top and bottom of device is not protected
*No lip around the circumference of the front of the case, thus offers little to no screen protection if device is placed screen down on flat/rough service.
*Does not include extras (some manufacturers include screen protectors, stands, cloths, etc.)
*Possible to find similar or better protective cases for the same price or cheaper.
Given the sheer size of the S3 and the ability for this case to add little to no noticeable bulk makes me a big fan of this case;more so then I had originally expected I would be. I plan on purchasing an SGP Curved Crystal protector once it is released, to remedy the lack of screen protection because of minimal lip.

Nice write-up, thanks for the review. I had these on my iPhone and was happy to see that they went ahead and designed cases for the GS3.
At the moment I have the solid-back white, as well as a navy breathe case on the way. Already dropped it once, case is scratched up but everything else is solid.
Out of curiosity, are you rooted/ROM'ed? Wondering how you got that lock-screen.

rossomatic said:
Nice write-up, thanks for the review. I had these on my iPhone and was happy to see that they went ahead and designed cases for the GS3.
At the moment I have the solid-back white, as well as a navy breathe case on the way. Already dropped it once, case is scratched up but everything else is solid.
Out of curiosity, are you rooted/ROM'ed? Wondering how you got that lock-screen.
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i could be wrong but i think that's widgetlocker.
@OP nice write up.

itzike said:
i could be wrong but i think that's widgetlocker.
@OP nice write up.
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Bingo
I did forget to mention that while the finish is glossy, the holes do in fact assist with gripping the device.

This looks like a great case, but too bad there isn't enough of a lip around the front of the phone to set it face-down and not worry about scratches. Other slim cases like Rock have a lip. Does anyone know if the other Elago G5 Slim Fit cases have a lip on the front?

jprow507 said:
This looks like a great case, but too bad there isn't enough of a lip around the front of the phone to set it face-down and not worry about scratches. Other slim cases like Rock have a lip. Does anyone know if the other Elago G5 Slim Fit cases have a lip on the front?
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Which Rock case has a lip? The one below doesnt, its similar to the Elago G5 case.
I am looking for a slim case that protects the top,bottom and sides, plus has a lip around the screen. Has anyone see one with these specs?
http://www.casesss.com/product.aspx?model=97&pid=429

There is another elago g5 case which cover the whole phone but unfortunately I can't recommend it :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949838

amCase Hybrid Bumper Case Review + pictures *Giveaway now!!!!*

I just got my amCASE hybrid case and I'm quite pleased with it! First time buying an amCASE case but definitely won't be my last time.
Packaging
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One thing I like to see with packaging is when its kept to a minimum. It's more eco-friendly and it keeps cost down for the manufacturer and consumer. We don't need a flashy package do we? They spend the money were it belongs, on the product!
Build Quality/Design
The build quality seems to be high. No rough corners, sharp edges or defects. All lines are clean and well made. It does have a white "amCASE" logo on the back that doesn't seem to quite fit with everything else but it's not too noticeable or distracting. They went with a two tone two material hybrid design. The back is a harder frosted plastic while the sides are a glossy tpu rubber material. It transitions from on material to the other seemlessly.
The frosted back is transparent but gives a smoked/blurry effect when looking through it. Which I kinda like; sort of artsy don't you say?
All cutouts seem to be perfectly aligned. No ports are covered. I like how they went with a big cutout for the micro usb port so we can use any micro usb cable to charge our phones. Also the cutout for the headphone jack is decently big. Would like it to be a tad bigger so ANY headphone plug can be used but it looks like most if not all plugs would be okay with this case. I hate it when a cases headphone cutout is too small to use with your headphones but that wasn't the case with this one.
The "buttons" on the case to simulate where the actually buttons are of not the best quality but definitely not the worst I've seen on tpu cases. Finding the buttons in pocket wasn't a problem as it has a good feel to them. Pressing them was good also. I never felt like I had to exert too much effort to get the button press to register with the phone.
It's also worth mentioning that the edges are raised to prevent scratching the phone when placing it face down on a table.
It's not the slimmest nor the bulkiest but a good compromise between the two. It won't protect your phone from a drop 2 stories up but it will provide good protection all the way around your phone for those minor drops we all have.
Giveaway! A brand new unopned hybrid case
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phew; just dropped my phone and the case protected it like a champ!

Have same case.
Great hybrid case if you are into TPU feel.
Pros:
- Precise cutouts
- USB cutout works with larger samsung cable
- Not slippery, comparing with YESOO Ultra slim Frosted http://amzn.com/B00GG2KWZY
- Just a tiny bit bulkier then YESOO Ultra slim Frosted
- Great (read tight, but not over tight) fit
Cons:
- Power button became not responsive, it works, but you cannot feel the click, I might just get exacto knife and remove it from case.
- Glossy sides, I would prefer matte, but it's personal design preference
Conclusion:
I would definitely recommend this case if you like TPU feel of the sides and don't mind glossy black sides.
All in all a lot more protection from the rubbery sides!

Doing a giveaway now! Read the review and the rules are there! Ends in 1 week. Merry Christmas!

Wooot I need to order me a case soon lol
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Review - Otterbox Commuter Series for HTC One

The price of Otterbox brand cases was always a huge turnoff as was the size. I didn't want my slim One having additional bulk---at least any more than was necessary. Enter Commuter series.
The case is comprised if two pieces; soft rubber interior case and hard plastic exterior that protects the back, sides, and the bottom/top of the phone. The inner case has soft plastic nubs that cover both the charging port and headphone jack. IR blaster is exposed as are the bottom Mic, rear Mic and camera. Volume manipulation is easier with this case as the soft plastic raises the button height. Feels decidedly sturdy and premium. Fits well but does take some time to get the outer case to snug up to the inner case. Comes with screen protector though I haven't and will not install it.
In hand the case feels sturdy without the additional bulk associated with Otter Box cases. Grip is much improved over going caseless, and as stated earlier it's much easier to manipulate the volume.
Protection wise it seems to offer what you would think an Otterbox would offer. Corner impacts are absorbed by the soft plastic interior case, and the screen won't touch the surface you lay it on because the screen is recessed a few milimeters due to the case design. It's also nice that both ports have covers installed to keep debris from entering them. Only gripe on that point is one handed operation to plug in the usb cord and headphone jack is tricky but doable.
The good thing about this case aside form the protection is the fairly slim profile and the ease of going in and out of your pocket. Both pieces of the case are hard and slick enough to not snag up going in and out of your jean pockets.
The only real complaint that I have is how hot the phone seems to get during gaming. Though it's a phone issue and admittadly the plastic never feels as hot as the phone felt caseless.
If you are looking for a case that offers great protection while still maintaining a slim profile; this case is ideal. A little pricey, though (35 USD @ Sprint Store)
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I've had this case since the second week of having my one. I initially had bought the incipio dualpro shine, but it made my signal go in the toilet, even though the package said it wouldn't affect it... Signal issues aside, the commuter is a much better case. The port covers and shape of the IR blaster cutout are the winning features.

5 Stars Case!
I had this case after 3 weeks Using my one..Its been almost 8months now and my One fell down so many times. And still working great..Protection is great and the look is great.I have nothing to complain about this case..

Love the commuter case on any phone that I had it on but when I got my One I thought it made the phone feel a little wider than usual so I ended up going with another case but my fiance got it cause she has the case of the drops and it has taken a beating and keeps on ticking.
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[User Review] Amzer Pudding TPU Case Black For Moto G

I initially looked at the flip case, but having had a go with a friends, I didn`t like the `flip` when making a call.
I started looking round for alternatives and spotter the Amzer Pudding TPU case.
I wanted something with protection all the way round the phone. I`ve seen several where the corners are exposed. Dropping it on a corner is something I had with an old phone and it immediately cracked the glass, so a fully enclosed cover was top of the list.
This has a `rubberised` texture and in use, it certainly feels grippy. The edges are sticky enough so you won`t drop it easily, but not so bad that you can`t get it in and out of your pocket without it `grabbing` the material. :good:
For £6.50 delivered, I really can`t complain. :good:
Amzer logo embossed onto the rear of the case
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Full edge coverage
Closeup of the corners
Neat cutout for the headphone
Camera & Speaker cutouts
Power and Volume controls are covered, but they are easy to use and I haven`t struggled to press the buttons at all.

By how much does the thickness increase..
i know its too much to ask but if u ever remove the case can u post pictures of case and bare mobile side by side
btw i have never used a tpu case..its is rubbery flexible or plasticky...i have heard that its a combination of both

Wh00sher said:
Dropping it on a corner is something I had with an old phone and it immediately cracked the glass, so a fully enclosed cover was top of the list.
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But a drop of more than 2-3 feet would probably still break the phone. To get better protection, one should have a case with thick rubber bumpers on the corners like the Trident or Ballistic case. But of course, it wouldn't be as pocket friendly.

I have this case and dislike it. It adds too much thickness for me, but about what you can expect from a TPU case. I buy cases for scratch protection rather than drop protection. I hate the glossy bezel and just wish they had that same back finish for the entire case. The finish of the back is nice since it doesn't pick up fingerprints. The last thing I can't stand is how small the usb connector cutout is. This can probably be fixed with a knife, but it still shouldn't come like that.

is it sturdy material or flexible that it can be like silicon cover in the ease of putting/removing the phone from it?

It is not terribly difficult to put this case on or remove it. One of the best features of this case for me is the matte back section which greatly improves grip and the button molds in the side.
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wolfen69 said:
But a drop of more than 2-3 feet would probably still break the phone. To get better protection, one should have a case with thick rubber bumpers on the corners like the Trident or Ballistic case. But of course, it wouldn't be as pocket friendly.
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Every time I use a heavy-duty case though I end up removing it after a few months and using a less-protective one because of the bulk, tpu cases seem like an "OK" compromise (or at least I hope).
I've been eyeing the Cruzerlite bugroid ones since watching this IRL drop test (nexus 5) video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY9Svj9fYVg but the Amzer one reviewed here looks very nice :good:

isit a good alternative for the gripshell?
I need a bumper what do you suggest?

It does provide good protection but makes the device look dull. I guess I'll have to buy something else for my wife.
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Its very cool, but its expensive. I'm from Spain and this price is elevate for me.
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This was the only tpu case available when the phone first launched online. It is a durable case with good protection, not too bulky. Offers good grip. Overall 7.5/10.

After much ado I finally decided on this case, bought it, received it, liked it at first. Then I had it in my pocket for a day at work.
Took my phone out of my pocket and the screen was covered in little waves of dust. And it had gathered up around the edges. Even had a small piece of plaster or something sticking to the screen.
I work in a dusty environment but this is ridiculous. I didn't have problems with my 3GS or Lumia, and though the bareback Moto G's screen seemed to attract a little more dust than those... This case is a DUST MAGNET.
I wish someone would have mentioned that in any of the dozens and dozens of reviews I'd gone over.

Soooon! Case and accessories on standby

I'll let you know how these items mesh once the phone arrives Monday from at&t
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I was looking at that VRS , looks soo nice.. Hoping its not too bulky cause im used to the spigen cases.

It is just a hair wider than my current spigen n6p case
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Drey070 said:
I was looking at that VRS , looks soo nice.. Hoping its not too bulky cause im used to the spigen cases.
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I had the spigen equivalent for the note 7 and it was much slimmer than the VRS case is. I may wind up returning the VRS one. It's just thicker than what I'm looking for.

TriBeard said:
I had the spigen equivalent for the note 7 and it was much slimmer than the VRS case is. I may wind up returning the VRS one. It's just thicker than what I'm looking for.
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Thanks , will most likely go back to the spigen case.

does the Supershields cover the entire front of the phone? including the LG logo area at the bottom?

GuardianZX9 said:
does the Supershields cover the entire front of the phone? including the LG logo area at the bottom?
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no glass protector at present can cover the LG logo, the glass starts to curve off, you will get a air gap, there was a company called icroo, that could do it, but I think they closed down, they had the perfect protector for the G5, but it was also very expensive.

The screen protector was not very good. I removed it as it only covered the primary screen and was very narrow on both sides. I knew the whole screen wasn't possible due to the screen cultivation, but I felt this implementation was still subpar.
The VRS case was outstanding. Good grip and protection. Fitment was great. Kickstand is handy. It is a little wider in the hand then say the spigen offering I'd say (I'll be comparing once that one arrives). The only gripe I have about the case is that the headphone jack passage is rather small and will not clear many headphone plugs.
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streetpounder said:
The screen protector was not very good. I removed it as it only covered the primary screen and was very narrow on both sides. I knew the whole screen wasn't possible due to the screen cultivation, but I felt this implementation was still subpar.
The VRS case was outstanding. Good grip and protection. Fitment was great. Kickstand is handy. It is a little wider in the hand then say the spigen offering I'd say (I'll be comparing once that one arrives). The only gripe I have about the case is that the headphone jack passage is rather small and will not clear many headphone plugs.
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The screen protector you have is just a rebadged like many of those sold on amazon and ebay, they all come from china.

Here are mine...