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Samsung Galaxy S3 Rugged Cases​
Otterbox Defender
$29.96
Amazon.com: OtterBox Defender Series for Samsung Galaxy S III - Retail Packaging - Glacier: Cell Phones & Accessories
Otterbox Commuter
$21.41
Amazon.com: OtterBox Commuter Case for Samsung Galaxy S III - Retail Packaging - Glacier: Cell Phones & Accessories
Urban Armor
$29.99
Amazon.com: Urban Armor Gear GLXS3-COMP-BLK-VP Composite Case with Impact Resistant Bumpers for Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Ballistic Case
$25.18
Amazon.com: Ballistic SX0932-M005 SG MAXX for Samsung Galaxy SIII/S3 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Body Glove Drop Suit Rugged Cell Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy S III Black
$13.99
Body Glove Drop Suit
Trident Kraken
$27.70
Amazon.com: Trident Case AMS-I9300-BK KRAKEN AMS Series Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Seidio Active w/ Holster
$29.99
Amazon.com: Seidio BD2-HK3SSSKYK-BK ACTIVE Case and Holster Combo (with kickstand) for Samsung Skyrocket - Combo Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Seidio Convert
$38.88
Amazon.com: Seidio BD4-HKR4SSGS3 CONVERT Combo for Samsung Galaxy S III SCH-I535/ SPH-L710/ SGH-I747 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
Trident Case
$14.99
Amazon.com: Trident Case AG-I9300-BK AEGIS Protective Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300 - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
PureGear Extreme Case
$21.94
Amazon.com: PureGear 02-001-01687 PX 360 Extreme Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
PureGear Extreme DualTek
$14.99
Amazon.com: PureGear 02-001-01675 DualTek Extreme Impact Case with 3M EAR for Samsung Galaxy S3 - 1 Pack - Carrying Case - Retail Packaging - White: Cell Phones & Accessories
Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case
$12.99
Amazon.com: Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case for Samsung Galaxy S3 with Kick-Stand (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, US Cellular & Sprint): Cell Phones & Accessories
If you guys have any others you want me to post on here please comment below! :good:
Trident Kraken, Seidio Obex
Trident agis
In BUCK We Trust. GO O's!
Urban armor case
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Updated OP w/ case requests.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764709
Currently not being productive on my S3.
Add these to your list:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
Kruzkal said:
Add these to your list:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...stem-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-collection.html
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Updated w/ the above.
Update w/ Seidio Convert.
Good list. It the trident case on mine in the green and black and it looks very good and is well protected with out being bulky. Very nice case.
In BUCK We Trust. GO O's!
If anyone has any other recommendations please post a link to one of your fav rugged cases!
after messing about with the UAG Composite, Seidio Active (which is a lint magnet, pity) and Otterbox's Commuter, i've finally settled with Body Glove's Bodysuit.
that being said i've been known to be fickle
for now anyways,
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Rugged-Samsung-9284901/dp/B008J2V3KW
http://store.androidcommunity.com/b...ody-glove-dropsuit-rugged-case/4A54A11660.htm
and for a quite balanced review, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGs_H1607ao&feature=plcp
the channel contains more case reviews with dimensions thrown in (i think they take measurements at the thickest, widest points of the case)
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
nerys71 said:
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
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I'm happy when others are happy...... I'd never put this on my phone however. It's F'n huge!
Currently not being productive on my S3.
well the way I see it "huge" costs me $8 while "broken phone" costs me $500 easy decision.
I am "rough" with my stuff sometimes.
plus while this is unique to me that is still "small" to me. I am 6'4" 440 pounds size 13-14 shoes.
to me that size is "just right"
nerys71 said:
without question in my personal opinion this is my all time favorite ultra rugged case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_H9e2UWn5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5-qGPSMBhY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLnsbtMz37M
I absolutely love this case. I have gotten hybrids like this that are HORRIBLE the trick is to find the one with those 6 arc's on the back. THOSE are the good ones.
I have orange and blue coming in for the S3. I found orange plastic portion but I don't want to pay $16 for it (I got the other 2 for under $10)
I have accidentally "hard core" tested this case twice and hopefully never again. it came through perfectly both times.
Once I saw a wasp go into the gas cover of my metro. I opened the gas cover NEST
cool time for pictures. usually insects ignore you unless you mess with em. Wasp's not the same. they are "proactive"
once I got within about 12" a small squadron of them (5 or 6 of the 11 or so that were their (counted in the picture later) took off right for my hand to teach me the error of my ways.
once I felt the wind from their wings I panicked and ended up flinging the phone into a nice high arc 15ft out into the street !!
not a scratch on it.
another time MORON me stuck the phone on the top lip inisde the van hatch. I forgot I had put it their and proceeded to close the hatch on the phone. The sickening crack I heard I would have sword was my phone segregating into two pieces. right across the screen.
Nope it was just the case crunching. it did its job and protected the phone.
EXTREMELY impressed with these cases and I can get them in almost any color combo I want (just have to buy 2 to get the colors you want
I have this case for every phone I have except my defy xt only because they have not made one for it yet.
unless the bamboo case I ordered really grabs me I will probably end up with this case on my S3 as well. I just love this case
and its CHEAP you can usually get one for $8 or $9 shipped
ebay search
galaxy s3 hybrid
look for the "arc" on the back side to get the right ones.
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It's not a bad case. I had the $4 version on my S3, but without a holster it was stuck in my pocket. So while running around at work it tended to sweat which freaked me out. It lasted a good month until one day I picked it up without the phone in it and the plastic sides cracked. Maybe the more expensive ones are of a higher quality.
yeah I have gotten some that were so cheap I would not even put my phone in them. scary crap out their
I don't like the silicon first cases like the otter box since if anything gets INSIDE the case it will grind away the finish on the phone. this is less likely with hard first.
From what I've heard the dba ultra case is supposed to be pretty rugged
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well I could not wait. too paranoid so I paid the anal rape price for a case at a store. I refused to pay $20 for a $3 TPU case so I got a nicer case. a SPECK case in green and grey (better than black or white)
Uploading some pictures now
the design of this case is interesting. its almost as slim as a TPU case but it silicon and polycarbonate like a rugged case. I guess I would call it a "slim rugged"
its "one piece" so the two parts are bonded together. cutouts are perfect. the buttons are super tactile and responsive. LOVE the buttons.
would have preferred a brighter color like blue or orange but its better than black or white that is for sure !
I am actually quite impressed with the case. it FEELS wonderful fits tight does not appear as if it will become lose over time thanks to the polycarbonate shell.
if I you are looking for slim instead of full on armor I would definitely consider this case. very well made looks nice and feels nice adding surprisingly little bulk to the phone.
Here are maybe a couple others to consider-
http://www.tech21.uk.com/#
The most rugged tech21 case actually includes their less expensive case inside another shell, it looks like a reverse defender.
The other one I actually just bought but haven't gotten it yet-
http://www.dbacases.com/complete-ultra.aspx
The complete ultra is like the candy shell/hybrids but has a tpu inner instead of a silicone inner, I don't know about protection levels but it definitely looks better than the other hybrid types, maybe a "semi-rugged"?
Hello everybody.
I own an original Galaxy Tab S, which I use at work (I'm a teacher). And I also own a Tab S2, which I use at home.
The thing is that, while the Tab S is perfectly capable of doing everything I need, it's, with it case, much heavier than the S2, and when I use it while standing for a while I get tired.
I really LOVE the case I bought a year ago for the S2. It was called "Origami Smart Case Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 T810". It's incredibly light, but I don't know what brand it is, it has the letters FC on it.
I got another origami case for the Tab S from Roocase, but it's much heavier.
The thing is, I just bought a Tab S3 and would like to know if anybody knows of a really light case for it.
Thanks in advance.
Give this a try : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUhkBIBYEIc and https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWHM7N...=1492283382&sr=1-10&keywords=tab+s3+case&th=1
From what i read the lightest on is their own ~50$ cover , but it offers less protection. If you need some more protection then take a look at that amazon link.
I got this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MV1CX4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm looking for something similar that can hold my SPEN.
RMXO said:
I got this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MV1CX4I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm looking for something similar that can hold my SPEN.
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I've ordered this from Amazon UK and seems to hold the S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 9,7 inch Case Cover- Infiland Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart Shell Stand Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 T820/T825 24,58 cm 9,68 inch Tablet (with Auto Wak /Sleep Function) (Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06VVBGRPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AjY8ybVW47ARF
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Thanks everyone. When you get your cases it would be really helpful if you could write about your impressions. I'm mainly interested on the weight: I don't care for having a really light and thin tablet and then putting it in a case that doubles it weight and width.
By the way, I realized that I could look for "fc cases" in Google and found the webpage that manufactures (or sells) the case I had for the Tab S2. Forefront Cases. However, they don't have anything for the S3.
I sent them an e-mail and got an error: their inbox is full. I tried calling them this morning and the call went straight to voice mail. I've sent them a twit, but their account has been inactive for five or six months. I'm starting to worry that they may have gone out of business.
If anybody knows a way to contact them and try to find out if they are making another origami case for the Tab S3, I'd be really grateful.
jah said:
I've ordered this from Amazon UK and seems to hold the S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 9,7 inch Case Cover- Infiland Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart Shell Stand Cover for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 T820/T825 24,58 cm 9,68 inch Tablet (with Auto Wak /Sleep Function) (Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06VVBGRPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AjY8ybVW47ARF
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Thanks for the link, I was thinking of getting that before I got the one I listed before your post. My one gripe is how the SPEN clip would rub against the screen of the tablet, even though I have a tempered glass on mine, I'm afraid it will scratch. Guess, an option would to put some type of tape to prevent scratches.
RMXO said:
Thanks for the link, I was thinking of getting that before I got the one I listed before your post. My one gripe is how the SPEN clip would rub against the screen of the tablet, even though I have a tempered glass on mine, I'm afraid it will scratch. Guess, an option would to put some type of tape to prevent scratches.
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Agree with that. So cancelled my order and ordered this one with a pouch for the S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Case, WWW Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart Cover Protective Case with Translucent Frosted Back Protector and Auto Wake/Sleep Function for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch Navy Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FVRK2OU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1cA9ybF9QG5QC
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jah said:
Agree with that. So cancelled my order and ordered this one with a pouch for the S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Case, WWW Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart Cover Protective Case with Translucent Frosted Back Protector and Auto Wake/Sleep Function for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch Navy Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FVRK2OU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1cA9ybF9QG5QC
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nice, thanks to you (much appreciated), I'm going to get this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Fintie-Sam...=Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+S3+S+Pen+Case+Holder&th=1
RMXO said:
nice, thanks to you (much appreciated), I'm going to get this:
https://smile.amazon.com/Fintie-Sam...=Samsung+Galaxy+Tab+S3+S+Pen+Case+Holder&th=1
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Same product on the UK Amazon shop
Fintie Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 S Pen Case Holder - Portable Premium Vegan Leather Cover Sleeve Pouch Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-Inch (SM-T820 / T825) 2017 Tablet Cases, Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XYZBRJF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZsM9ybCNWSR2V
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jah said:
Agree with that. So cancelled my order and ordered this one with a pouch for the S Pen
Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 Case, WWW Ultra Slim Lightweight Smart Cover Protective Case with Translucent Frosted Back Protector and Auto Wake/Sleep Function for Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch Navy Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01FVRK2OU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1cA9ybF9QG5QC
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Sadly the pen pouch interferes with the cover when folded into a triangle to prop up the tablet at an angle. The cover does not fold neatly into a triangle.
Sent from my SM-T825 using XDA-Developers Legacy app
reycat said:
Thanks everyone. When you get your cases it would be really helpful if you could write about your impressions. I'm mainly interested on the weight: I don't care for having a really light and thin tablet and then putting it in a case that doubles it weight and width.
By the way, I realized that I could look for "fc cases" in Google and found the webpage that manufactures (or sells) the case I had for the Tab S2. Forefront Cases. However, they don't have anything for the S3.
I sent them an e-mail and got an error: their inbox is full. I tried calling them this morning and the call went straight to voice mail. I've sent them a twit, but their account has been inactive for five or six months. I'm starting to worry that they may have gone out of business.
If anybody knows a way to contact them and try to find out if they are making another origami case for the Tab S3, I'd be really grateful.
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I know this is an old thread but had to ask: Aren't the dimensions of the S2 and the S3 basically identical? Can't you just use the S2 case on your S3?
parkerman said:
I know this is an old thread but had to ask: Aren't the dimensions of the S2 and the S3 basically identical? Can't you just use the S2 case on your S3?
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Thanks a lot for your answer. I couldn't try it, since I sold the S2 with the case before the S3 arrived. But I think there'd be two main problems: muffled speakers and the fact that the S2 is 10% thinner than the S3.
reycat said:
Thanks a lot for your answer. I couldn't try it, since I sold the S2 with the case before the S3 arrived. But I think there'd be two main problems: muffled speakers and the fact that the S2 is 10% thinner than the S3.
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Of course you're right. I'm guessing the speaker issue will be a real one for almost any case, even though some might be loose / roomy enough to make a snug fit.
Did you ever find your light case? I'm looking for one now. I'm thinking of using this (with a screen protector):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWTKMR3
Or this, which I'd buy but for the fact that many people say the smart function doesn't work:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Semi-transparent-Samsung-9-7-Inch-SM-T820/dp/B00UP37UKK/
Hmmm... But since I have fingerprint login maybe the smart cover issue won't be a problem for me? I don't want to leave the tablet unlocked.
Also: I was trying to find a case with a built in pen loop / holder but options are limited so my plan is to buy one where I can attach a couple of these on the same side to hold it in place (like on my Surface Pro 3):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8X33Y9/
I might even carry it in a pouch like this, and get some simple silicon / gel skin for minimal protection (and risk the damage if dropped):
https://www.amazon.com/Lacdo-Repellent-Protective-Samsung-Tablets/dp/B01N2TFL04/
parkerman said:
Of course you're right. I'm guessing the speaker issue will be a real one for almost any case, even though some might be loose / roomy enough to make a snug fit.
Did you ever find your light case? I'm looking for one now. I'm thinking of using this (with a screen protector):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWTKMR3
Or this, which I'd buy but for the fact that many people say the smart function doesn't work:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Semi-transparent-Samsung-9-7-Inch-SM-T820/dp/B00UP37UKK/
Hmmm... But since I have fingerprint login maybe the smart cover issue won't be a problem for me? I don't want to leave the tablet unlocked.
Also: I was trying to find a case with a built in pen loop / holder but options are limited so my plan is to buy one where I can attach a couple of these on the same side to hold it in place (like on my Surface Pro 3):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8X33Y9/
I might even carry it in a pouch like this, and get some simple silicon / gel skin for minimal protection (and risk the damage if dropped):
https://www.amazon.com/Lacdo-Repellent-Protective-Samsung-Tablets/dp/B01N2TFL04/
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I ended up getting this one.
https://www.amazon.com/IVSO-Samsung...328925&sr=8-18&keywords=ivso+tab+s3+slim&th=1
Cheap and light enough. Nobody will mistake it for a high quality cover, but auto wake on works.
I really, really miss the origami cover, 'though. It was much more stable and you could have 3 different angles instead of just two.
reycat said:
I ended up getting this one.
https://www.amazon.com/IVSO-Samsung...328925&sr=8-18&keywords=ivso+tab+s3+slim&th=1
Cheap and light enough. Nobody will mistake it for a high quality cover, but auto wake on works.
I really, really miss the origami cover, 'though. It was much more stable and you could have 3 different angles instead of just two.
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Yeah I had added the S2 origami to my cart a couple of days ago but given the possible problems you raised I'm not going to buy it. But I'm glad to have thought this through a little more because I'm now thinking I won't use the smart function much and so that shouldn't be a dealbreaker.
I have had this case for my Tab since day 1 and love it. You can put the S-pen in the elastic loop if you really want to, but doesn't provide a whole lot of protection for it. The case does have the smart features for the screen wake built in and I have used these cases on my other tablets with no issues. Nice and lightweight and you have multiple angles you can set it at or just lay it flat.
https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Galaxy-Tab-9-7-Case/dp/B06Y2VFZQN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496640224&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+tab+s3+case+moko
boobster2 said:
I have had this case for my Tab since day 1 and love it. You can put the S-pen in the elastic loop if you really want to, but doesn't provide a whole lot of protection for it. The case does have the smart features for the screen wake built in and I have used these cases on my other tablets with no issues. Nice and lightweight and you have multiple angles you can set it at or just lay it flat.
https://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Galaxy-Tab-9-7-Case/dp/B06Y2VFZQN/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496640224&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+tab+s3+case+moko
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Thanks. That looks like a good option (7.4 oz weight is okay).
I got a keyboard case bundled, but don't plan to use the keyboard that much. So I wanted a secondary, lightest possible option to use just for reading / markup. I went with this plus a glass screen protector (it's 3 oz):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XW33QJR/
Extremely light, and I think it'll do for my purposes.
parkerman said:
Of course you're right. I'm guessing the speaker issue will be a real one for almost any case, even though some might be loose / roomy enough to make a snug fit.
Did you ever find your light case? I'm looking for one now. I'm thinking of using this (with a screen protector):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XWTKMR3
Or this, which I'd buy but for the fact that many people say the smart function doesn't work:
https://www.amazon.com/Lightweight-Semi-transparent-Samsung-9-7-Inch-SM-T820/dp/B00UP37UKK/
Hmmm... But since I have fingerprint login maybe the smart cover issue won't be a problem for me? I don't want to leave the tablet unlocked.
Also: I was trying to find a case with a built in pen loop / holder but options are limited so my plan is to buy one where I can attach a couple of these on the same side to hold it in place (like on my Surface Pro 3):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N8X33Y9/
I might even carry it in a pouch like this, and get some simple silicon / gel skin for minimal protection (and risk the damage if dropped):
https://www.amazon.com/Lacdo-Repellent-Protective-Samsung-Tablets/dp/B01N2TFL04/
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I ordered the one in the first link the i-blason case. I'll get it tomorrow and I'll post some photos and give my thoughts since there are no reviews on this case at all. Ordered a TPG screen protector to go with it.
Beware the case magnets (smart covers) for the Tab S3, the magnet can ruin the S3 digitizer and sleep function. I had one S3 replaced due to this issue. I have never seen this problem on other devices.
bamfsig45 said:
I ordered the one in the first link the i-blason case. I'll get it tomorrow and I'll post some photos and give my thoughts since there are no reviews on this case at all. Ordered a TPG screen protector to go with it.
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How do you like the case?
Went comes to any of my android devices, I am partial to cases that protect rather than covers that are thin and pretty. For S3 I have the Poetic TurtleSkin Galaxy Tab S3 9.7 silicon cover and am happy with it. The only drawback I see is that it doesn't have an S-Pen holder. In my last tablet (10.1 2014 edition, the pen could be stored on the tablet). What I am looking for here are solutions, hacks or hints that allow me to store my S-Pen with/or on my silicon encased Samsung Galaxy S3 at all times when I'm not using it. Any ideas?
I bought a Microsoft surface pen loop, which sticks to the case.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/sto...rface&ef_id=WAkMbQAAAXH5mkuo:20170506203504:s
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case because I'm paranoid of actually dropping the blasted thing and breaking the back panel. Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
For s-pen Moko Tab S3 Case (folio) has a loop.
I aimed for the SUPCASE.. Should get it soon
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volcolm said:
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case ... Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
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Got this case in today. Will post photos later.
The plastics are a mix of shiney/slippery surface on the kickstand (ugly implementation but I didn't buy it for that), it's not as "rough" textured or rubbery like the photo would suggest (even the sides aren't). It will slide around but not as much as using it bareback glass. Might wind up putting felt padding on it. The screen protector uses that glue-snot that's commonly used on non-permanent labels and whatnot, so it was easy to remove. I'm not really going to complain about a cheap case that sorta-kinda copies a design Otterbox would have used (and not have to pay $100 for it).
Oh, and it doesn't have felt padding on the inside like the folio case (doesn't need it) or an S-pen thingy (need to get your own tethering device).
ewans said:
I bought a Microsoft surface pen loop, which sticks to the case.
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I love you.
volcolm said:
I'm buying a MoKo "Defender" case because I'm paranoid of actually dropping the blasted thing and breaking the back panel. Not sure if it has an accessory for S-Pen but guess will know when it arrives.
For s-pen Moko Tab S3 Case (folio) has a loop.
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I know I didn't really have a chance to review/photograph this thing (I wish I had) but it was actually quite rugged and big. I'd buy it again for the Tab S4 once I decide whether I'll buy that or not -- covers on the headphone and USB-C ports are decent, and better material than Otterbox uses. Nice soft insulator on the inside if you do drop it, and fits tightly on with no slipping. It did not block any part of the screen. The photos aren't accurate since it's clearly a computer image but the back stand was more a glossy plastic and the case itself was proper black not grey like in the photo. I find these cases with stands to be lacking. I wish these case manufacturers would make a hinge so the whole back folds out for lap use since the majority of what I'd like to do with this is on transit, or in bed watching TV or playing games on. The hinge felt a little cheap to boot, as though it would break after a certain amount of insertions back into the frame.
I'm Looking for some of the best accessories for Samsung Z fold3!
My top two recommendations;
1) S pen - Great for note taking and sketching.
2) Leather flip case - Great, premium feel and can double as a kickstand. Has a magnetic clip to keep the front flap secured to your phone.
watermelon_sugar said:
I'm Looking for some of the best accessories for Samsung Z fold3!
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Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen guard - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.
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Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen protector - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.
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I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.
Samsung wireless charger convertible.
Samsung 35W Duo charger.
Samsung Aramid case.
Samsung SmartTag+
Baseus 100W PD cable that shows wattage (LED display on cable).
hemstheworthy said:
Must-have accessories
Samsung wireless charger trio 9W or Anker charger 25W
S pen or Spen pro
screen protector - Gadgetshieldz
full case - Spigen or official Samsung flip case with S pen holder
galaxy buds 2
galaxy watch 4
Anker or RAV Power bank (10000-20000) w capacity
Optional
Galaxy smart tag+
Screen cleaner or Samsung official UV sanitizer
Samsung smart keyboard trio 500
Ring holder(classic look)
Best of my choice.
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This is how I expected, will Planned to get screen protector, Galaxy watch & powerbank
atvxda said:
I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.
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The only reson i use S pen case is to carry my S pen with the phone where ever I go. caz I'm worried I'll miss the S pen if I keep it separate.
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Samsung wireless charger convertible.
Samsung 35W Duo charger.
Samsung Aramid case.
Samsung SmartTag+
Baseus 100W PD cable that shows wattage (LED display on cable).
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Baseus 100W PD cable, This is new to me!!
atvxda said:
I own the s pen case and would steer people away from it. It has a very cheap feel (compared to the leather flip or aramid case) and is very clunky in practice. Great in theory, bad in practice. Although, you can take the entire s pen holder off the entire case and the case itself will sit a little more flat/flush on the table/surface you are working on. I actually just took the entire S pen section off of the case and carry it separately.
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I seen people comfortable using s pen case with good impression. So I addded the case with the list
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The only reson i use S pen case is to carry my S pen with the phone where ever I go. caz I'm worried I'll miss the S pen if I keep it separate.
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Makes sense. It's how they intended the case to be used. In theory, sounds great, however for me, not the best option. Glad you like it though.
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I seen people comfortable using s pen case with good impression. So I addded the case with the list
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Sounds good. I really dislike mine and feel it could have implemented better. To me, it's not worth the price tag.
atvxda said:
Sounds good. I really dislike mine and feel it could have implemented better. To me, it's not worth the price tag.
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Yea the flip case is awful. I honestly cant believe it ever made it to production. Ive owned a dozen Samsung phones and tablets and have the official samsung cases for all of them for some devices i have multiple oem designed cases and this fold3 case is by far the worst of them all. Its very awkward, adds a ton of bulk, is unatractive and has a front cover thats only purpose is to keep your front screen from getting scratched in your pocket. which is ok, but how about at least engineering it to be a kickstand as well like nearly every other case theyve designed with a front cover?... or how about making an s view window so i dont have to open it to see the outer screen? Or putting some lcds in there to show the time and notifications? Its $80 afterall. How about a little magnet to keep it from flopping all over the place?
It comes with the $50 fold edition spen. That's the only justification for its steep pricetag. But Its almost as if Samsung said for $30 extra that the case cost you will not receive any kind of intellectual property. The best part of the cases design is that the spen holder portion is detachable allowing you to keep the case at home in a drawer.
Admittingly i dont like cases too much these days. I used to purchase them the day i bought the device all the time and always from the oem. Then i started to feel lime the engineering behind the phones are designed to not use a case. And devices to look and feel much nicer without cases imo. I know there sre some nice sleek cases iut there cuz i own some but whenever i think about a case i picture a soccer mom busting out a neoen pink case that has a cover with all her credit cards lining the inside...and i dont want to be associated with that.
So i started buying skins because despite the sleek feel of phones most of my drops were due to how slippery an all glass square device is. Id set it down only to hear a crash 30 seconds later because it was slowly sliding of the arm of my couch or the keyboard of my pc, ect...and those were great. Honestly with gorilla glass and a nice 3mm skin you get a fair bit of drop protection. The skin help prevent already tempered glass from stress cracks due to weight or impact. Obviously its going to be less protection than pretty much any kind of case but its usually enough protection for a relatively careful user imo.
But i have gone back to cases with tablets and now even these larger phones mostly out of the desire to have a kickstand for it. Thats something a skin cant do. And though i have stands on my desk and night stand and a dock in my car i still often in need of a place to set my device where i can watch it without holding it. And this POS case doesnt offer that. Its really a terribly designed case that Samsung should be ashamed of.
atvxda said:
My top two recommendations;
1) S pen - Great for note taking and sketching.
2) Leather flip case - Great, premium feel and can double as a kickstand. Has a magnetic clip to keep the front flap secured to your phone.
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Unless you are a Design student you may not use the Stylus too much and will ultimately lie in a drawer. I've been using the phone for a while now and my thumbs and fingertips are working fine. (Never quite used the S Pen on my Tab either.) Just my advice.
skyclipper said:
Unless you are a Design student you may not use the Stylus too much and will ultimately lie in a drawer. I've been using the phone for a while now and my thumbs and fingertips are working fine. (Never quite used the S Pen on my Tab either.) Just my advice.
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Completely inaccurate. I'm not a design student and I use my s pen daily. I'm a former Note user (Notes 3 through 20U). I'm accustomed to daily note taking during meetings, quick grocery runs, etc. Editing videos and photos is another valuable s pen benefit. I also like the convenience of syncing my notes across my devices (Fold3 & Tab S7 Plus). It's a great tool once you start implementing its uses. However, you have to use it to understand. On another hand, if you never used it you wouldn't care but yeah, the s pen is not just for design students, lol.
i personally think the best case for protection is the "supcase" Unicorn Beetle. it offers great overall protection as well as a spen holder built into the spine of the case. not to mention the case has a built in screen protector for the front screen and you cant even tell its there. ive been rocking mine for a month now worth the $90 bucks i got into it. oh forgot to mention it also has a built in kick stand. and you can still wireless charge through the case.
Hi All,
I've been using Samsung Leather Cover exchangeably with Spigen Air Skin and find the latter a perfect balance between protection and thinness.
I've looked online and could not find cases that would be thin, but have a kickstand.
Has anyone found anything of that sort and can share?
P.S. I am watching the Spigen Neo Hybrid S, but it is still on preorder and not available in Poland, yet.
I am using the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Pen Edition case, although it is going to be slightly thicker - not much though and it does provide amazing protection all around including hinge and holds the S-pen.
As for the Kickstand, an option that I did is stuck a ESR Boost Kickstand on the back of the case which works both with it folded vertical or horizontal and also unfolded so that you have several lean positions.
You could use stick it on your air skin case, but suggest you give serious consideration to the Spigen Slim Armor Pro Pen case if you are using the Air skin, as a better case all-around.
Pics also show my pop socket, another great way to hold the phone, and I also use it with the car mount, and twist off when I wirelessly charge.
Those solutions look quite bulky and I do not like those rings.
Will continue waiting for Neo Hybrid S, unless someone can suggest another good solution
Can u suggest me a strap like the one on the official samsung sylicon case?
Right now im using spigen air case
One strap that looks cool - multi purpose is demoed on GregglesTV Video review which you may like.
I seen another one in one of the forums, not sure which -XDA or Reddit, but you just loop it through the camera opening and the bottom of the camera - very simple but also practical- not sure of the brand or name though.
that setup looks great but I like to use wireless charging I had the Spigen Slim Armor Pro but didn't realize they had a sperate one for the s pen so I returned it
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One strap that looks cool - multi purpose is demoed on GregglesTV Video review which you may like.
I seen another one in one of the forums, not sure which -XDA or Reddit, but you just loop it through the camera opening and the bottom of the camera - very simple but also practical- not sure of the brand or name though.
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Alredy got the 2nd one u mentioned. Its the ringke back strap. The love strap is not available in india
Wow, India, OK, well those are the two that I have seen...
Myself I use a pop socket, and use it also to mount to my magnetic mount in my car.
When I am going to wirelessly charge, I just twist the pop socket off, and good to charge.
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Wow, India, OK, well those are the two that I have seen...
Myself I use a pop socket, and use it also to mount to my magnetic mount in my car.
When I am going to wirelessly charge, I just twist the pop socket off, and good to charge.
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Just seen another one that you might like: https://www.sleekstrip.com/
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Just seen another one that you might like: https://www.sleekstrip.com/
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This looks excellent. Just ordered it!
Szadzik said:
This looks excellent. Just ordered it!
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Awesome, happy I was able to help, yeah it looks pretty cool, dual purpose case add-on, enjoy!
Got this armid fiber case from ebay. its so lite and grippy. But i doubt any protection as the cuts outs are so thinn almost i would say negligible. Although it fells better in hand when compared to spigen air
The case seems to be not covering Some of the edges. But i like the matte grippy feel as i have sweaty hands
So, over 2 weeks ago I got the sleek strip and I have to say it is great. I only use it in unfolded state, but it makes holding the phone so much more comfortable, I can really recommend it.