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Case-mate barely there case

Just got mine today, came with a screen protector.
fits great, has soft feel and is not slippery in the hand at all.
Its my second case-mate I've owned and I'm definitely satisfied. If you want the right case the first time and not to deal with the riff raff, this Is for you.
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link pleeeeease.

http://tinyurl.com/3otufnm

http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases/HTC-Desire-Z-Cases.asp
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just ordered , will post info when i get it

just got in the mail couple of minutes ok. Great purchase, very light and tight on the phone , like OP said comes with a screen protector (which am not using) and a cloth to wipe your screen down , which leave it like new too

It acually comes off without a struggle too, which it seems a lot of these style cases lack. Cheers
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Just ordered as well. I've been using OtterBox for my T-Mobile G2, but the tab attaching the front piece to the phone on OtterBox case is broken. We'll see how well case-mate case holds up.

Still a little pricey for me, the rubber ones one ebay have the same rubbery feel and also look and protect the same for less then $5. Just my opinion though

how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another

Its not rubbery to the point that its hard to take out of pocket, just feels nice in the hand, and not as slippery as a gloss finish.
Spending $20 bucks to adequately protect a device that costs $500 out of contract is well worth it imo.
Like I said, I reccomend it to the people not interested in wading through the waves of ebay garbage for $1.99
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Can anyone upload some pics of the case?

Case-mate.com ................
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99formulam6 said:
how rubbery is it? The original case I bought from Tmobile would get stuck in my pocket when I would try and pull it out. Now I am rocking a clear case but one of the tabs recently broke so I am looking for another
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not rubbery at all
Tommebaas said:
Can anyone upload some pics of the case?
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pic of case + case out of box
http://i51.tinypic.com/2uyjea1.jpg
front pic
http://i54.tinypic.com/99q83s.jpg
back pic
http://i55.tinypic.com/htwbcj.jpg
keyboard open pic
http://i53.tinypic.com/24b4y6s.jpg
like the name says this case is really light, but protects your phone well

I've got my DZ with the Barely There case for about a month now, and I'm very happy with it. You don't even notice the screen protector, and the case itself doesn't make your phone look like a new refridgerator, but it does make your phone feel like it's sturdy enough to survive an accidental drop on the ground.
I recommend the CM BT case to every DZ user

Can this be store bought? I've been looking for a Screen protector that includes a case!

I was actually not aware of this brand (Case-Mate) before, and was therefor very surprised to see that the case i bought for 5$ in a little Chinese shop in manhattan looks 99% the same (only difference i could see is the hole on top right corner of the back, as i've seen in several other cases, but not mine.)
i think for 1/4 of the price, its well worth it

Thanks for the pics bro
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Really now?

What case do you use?

I use a Bodyglove clear case I got at my local T-Mobile store. It's actually a Vibrant case, but it's a perfect fit. It also has a kickstand, which I love (perfect for watching videos.)
Edit: This is the one I was talking about.
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Best skin ever - clear skin
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Case mate, absolutely love it, one of the best cases I've ever used.

C0dy said:
I use a Bodyglove clear case I got at my local T-Mobile store. It's actually a Vibrant case, but it's a perfect fit. It also has a kickstand, which I love (perfect for watching videos.)
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I have the body glove and love it... gives the phone a little more size and the rubber coating really provides grip, love the kick stand when I have to use the belt clip, but it's mostly in my pocket or on the desk.

Breat s4.case.
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Otterbox
I use an Otterbox case. Absolutely love it but I'll have to check out the body glove case.

Otterbox is the best case!
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C0dy said:
I use a Bodyglove clear case I got at my local T-Mobile store. It's actually a Vibrant case, but it's a perfect fit. It also has a kickstand, which I love (perfect for watching videos.)
Edit: This is the one I was talking about.
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Same case. Love it.

I'm using a power-skin case. It charges my battery up to four times. Until I charge the power-skin up. So if my phone dies, it will keep my phone alive for 4 extra hours until I can charge it.

Otterbox = Best case ever!

SGP Ultra Slider Case!

Otter Box fits it perfectly love it

+1 To all the OtterBox lovers. It gives you the best of both worlds. Soft rubber inner lining so it don't scratch it like the plastic ones do, and a hard candy shell... mmmm... candyy... sorry got distracted. But even with the 2 layers it doesn't really add that much to the thickness of the phone. Perfectiona! I'm an Idiot.

I use Trident "Cyclops" Case, It is a awesome case for protection.

I run it naked no case lol

joedeveloper said:
I run it naked no case lol
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LOL Nice!!!!!!

Stock black rubber from T-Mobile here
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Otterbox Commuter - got an Otterbox for my old Blackberry and it saved it multiple times, wouldn't get anything less for this phone (and the case is awesome).

trident case
+1 on the trident case. when i got mine the guy at the store was repeatedly dropping his phone frm 8ft off the ground just to show the protection level. I would never recomend pushing your cases capabilities like this but none the less i was sold after that! U guys should check out there website (google trident cases) the KRAKEN is a beast!

shotchacokov said:
I have the body glove and love it... gives the phone a little more size and the rubber coating really provides grip, love the kick stand when I have to use the belt clip, but it's mostly in my pocket or on the desk.
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i bought that case and it scratch my phone all around the edges

Case mate cases

I am debating which case to buy the tough case or the barely there case!!!
Anyone 's comment is appreciated!!
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Barely there case, protection from minor scratches occuring from sliding your phone accross a table, doesnt not add any fall protection to it and it is not raised enough to keep your screen from being scratched if layed on its face.
Tough Case adds minor fall protection and is raised in the front to protect the screen if you lay it on its face or it falls on the face. Doesn't add alot of bulk to the phone.
I would honestly not recomend getting the Barely There case unless you are 1: Not Clumsy 2: Have a sit on your but at a desk job all day 3: Don't have any young kids or roudy pets.
I would recomend getting either a Casemate Tough Case - Casemate Pop Case - Otterbox Commuter/Defender Case.
Oh and a Zagg Shield for the screen.. those things are freakin insanely hard to screw up.

I'm using the Black Barely there, its awesome

I am using the Tough Case and I love it. Not much bulk for a fair amount of protection.
sassij said:
I am debating which case to buy the tough case or the barely there case!!!
Anyone 's comment is appreciated!!
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sassij said:
I am debating which case to buy the tough case or the barely there case!!!
Anyone 's comment is appreciated!!
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I have EVERY colour of the Barely There, I absolutely love them (the white is my go to colour!). I have a few other cases, epik and one TPU plastic purple case from best buy, but none compare to slimness of the BT's.
Also depends on how you are with your device. Do you tend to throw it around, or are you careful with it? Barely There's are nice, but you'll need to be careful, as it's not a "full-coverage" kind of case.

Thank u all for the info. I have the tough case and it is great but it collects a lot lint and dust.
The barely there case should be here today, hopefully this one is the winner.
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ive been using the casemate pop case..love it so far..
wouldnt mind trying out the otterbox defender or speck candyshell..
the barely there case doesnt seem like it has much protection..

I love my tough case, looks great and protection is great. Now if you are gonna be taking your SD card and battery out a lot, then it might be a pain..

emarsha said:
I have EVERY colour of the Barely There, I absolutely love them (the white is my go to colour!). I have a few other cases, epik and one TPU plastic purple case from best buy, but none compare to slimness of the BT's.
Also depends on how you are with your device. Do you tend to throw it around, or are you careful with it? Barely There's are nice, but you'll need to be careful, as it's not a "full-coverage" kind of case.
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I like white cases on my phones too, but I haven't tested this one...do you know if they get all grimy and yellow after a while??
Thanks!

i have the pop case as well. It seems to me like it protects the corners of the unit better. The tough case does not have a hard shell that extends around the corners of the phone.

I have the tough case and I love it. Feels great in the hand and protects the phone very well.

Nothing beats the case mate pop! Cases. **** design. Good durability.
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The tough case works great for me. It seems to offer plenty of protection while adding minimal weight.

Can't say enough good things about the tough case, I love it!

I use the platinum case from best buy. Does what I need it to, though it is a little heavy.
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Dropped phone = new case (pics)

so a few weeks back i dropped my phone in a parking lot with small, lose gravel rocks. i like a naked phone but this damage made me want a case. i don't like bulky stuff so i went with this slim case from ebay. its 0.5mm thin.
what i love about the case is that its fingerprint and smuge free. and i just like the look better.
pics of the damage.
ouch
ouch
case and phone

Ouch indeed. But that case doesn't protect top and bottom from those little rocks!

AshyKnuttz said:
Ouch indeed. But that case doesn't protect top and bottom from those little rocks!
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haha i know... just hope i dont drop it again lol

Sorry bout the damage. I use to think I wouldnt like a big bulky case until I got one. Its alot easier to hold I dont know how many times ive dropped my phone laying in bed. Not to mention my hands dont cramp anymore either. Something that small I would be worried about the shock from dropping it would transfer right to the phone. Will save from chips and whatnot but a hard enough drop I think it would transfer to where it counts, the screen/glass. I dont know how many times I dropped my s3 onto the concrete. Using a case with a silicone core and a hard skeleton definitely saved it. Still looks brand new right out of the box. My .02
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Check out the seidio convert. You might like it. It has the active I think its called at its core. A minimalistic case much like your but its also has a silicone you can wrap it in and then a hard skeleton on the outside. Nice because when your at home you can take off the rugged elements and have it in the slim case. Once again my .02
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I bought that same case actually, but mine doesn't fit with the battery cover on. Such an awesome case, but doesn't feel like it protects the phone TOO much.

albert1500 said:
haha i know... just hope i dont drop it again lol
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After dropping and damaging it one would think you would have preferred a thicker case
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Pr1meSuspect said:
After dropping and damaging it one would think you would have preferred a thicker case
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haha you would think so, i just cant stand the bulky cases

don't forget to take the plastic ring off the camera
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edisepic said:
don't forget to take the plastic ring off the camera
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whats the deal with that?

albert1500 said:
whats the deal with that?
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Nothing, you don't have to. Won't interfere with anything.
If you can't stand the look of it: take it off.
If you want some added protection: leave it on. I'm with this camp :good:

I have one of those cases as well. Don't you feel that its too slippery? Kinda makes me scared of dropping it.

I actually use 3 different cases for different occasions.
1. Spigen slim armor if I'm outside all day
2. Regular tpu for around the home and office
3. Wallet case when flying (folds into a stand and has pockets for id cards)
Buy a few more cheap case types if you can so you wont be stuck in one particular type

I'm using a desmay case which I think is 0.4mm thin, looks similar to the one you got

lambstone said:
I have one of those cases as well. Don't you feel that its too slippery? Kinda makes me scared of dropping it.
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haha yeah same here. i just try and be careful about it.

Check out the bug droidexo case from cruzerlite it adds no bulk
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Try one of those cases from diztronic if you can
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I have never used a case on any of my phones. My 2 year old threw my s4 across the room the other day. Luckily it was on carpet so nothing happened to it. After looking at thousands of cases on ebay I just decided on the neo hybrid. I hate cases/covers....
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glass screen protector and a case are a must. but a case that can protect all sides

Ballistic tough jacket case

Howdy folks, does anybody have any experience with this case?
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-ballistic-tough-jacket-series-case
It looks like a nice alternative for the otterbox..
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I'd also be keen to know if anyone has one and their thoughts on it.
Wish UAG made a case for the Note 8.

I ordered it for $39 dollars on eBay, I hope to get within a week..I'll let you know how it is.
Ballistic reviews for other devices look very promising!
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Received it today; first impressions...it fits like a glove, but it's easy to put on.
The silicone is the inner shell so it doesn't attract any dust. The plastic outside shell has a nice texture and isn't slippery. The only rubber parts which can be seen are the"enforced"edges, which serve the purpose of protection and makes sure that your screen never touches anything when laid down on its face and a narrow ring around the screen. The case however doesn't have covers for the ports(usb, camera, headphone and speakers) I had the idea that it would come with a screen protector, but my dead brain cells must have misunderstood the description. It comes however with a protective cover which also serves as a stand. It feels sturdy and with it on, your note is well protected, it makes however quite heavy like a brick.
The "phone"still fits in my hand, but that is without the cover attached.
All in all I'm quite satisfied with this case it will protect my note well and the design is not too shabby either.
I'll give y'all an update in two weeks.
Cheers my friends.
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misternagoya said:
Received it today; first impressions...it fits like a glove, but it's easy to put on.
The silicone is the inner shell so it doesn't attract any dust. The plastic outside shell has a nice texture and isn't slippery. The only rubber parts which can be seen are the"enforced"edges, which serve the purpose of protection and makes sure that your screen never touches anything when laid down on its face and a narrow ring around the screen. The case however doesn't have covers for the ports(usb, camera, headphone and speakers) I had the idea that it would come with a screen protector, but my dead brain cells must have misunderstood the description. It comes however with a protective cover which also serves as a stand. It feels sturdy and with it on, your note is well protected, it makes however quite heavy like a brick.
The "phone"still fits in my hand, but that is without the cover attached.
All in all I'm quite satisfied with this case it will protect my note well and the design is not too shabby either.
I'll give y'all an update in two weeks.
Cheers my friends.
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Do you still have access to the S-pen?

Sure no problem, the spen is easy to remove and all the buttons(volume etc) react perfect even with such a protective case.
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Can you post some pictures please?

Will do tomorrow.
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misternagoya said:
I ordered it for $39 dollars on eBay, I hope to get within a week..I'll let you know how it is.
Ballistic reviews for other devices look very promising!
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I can't find it for that price anywhere. Happen to have a link? I'm interested in picking this up over the otterbox

I bought it through this shop, fast and cheap shipping!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/171090399902?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
I had to use ebay since I live in Japan, otherwise this offer on Amazon would have even been better!:crying:
http://www.amazon.com/BALLISTIC-Samsung-Charger-Radiation-Shield/dp/B00EFBB20M/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_tnr_1

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thanks for sharing your impressions and the pictures. i am very tempted to pick one of these up myself. I got a simple/cheap flip case to hold me over temporarily, but to be quite frank, I am too damn clumsy not to invest in more serious protection for my electronic devices.
Note 8 is my first case, so was curious how such a sturdy case felt on the device. Ballistic basically won over my loyalty two smartphone ago...had the equivalent case on my Atrix, and one day while running to catch a bus my phone fell out of my pocket and when flying, slammed into the asphalt of the highway/street i was running across hard enough to bounce three times and make it halfway back towards the other side of the street. I was horrified, went to retrieve it... not one single scratch, not one sign that anything had happened, just nothing. Those massive corners do their job, is all I have to say...
Hoping the case for this device is as reliable.

I can highly recommend this case, after two weeks of using, it has been nothing but good to my sweet note. The case and the stand feel sturdy, and when the note is my bag, the cover protects the screen...good stuff and a hell of a lot cheaper than the otter box.
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just received mine today. this case is perfect but i am wondering how come the front cover which acts as a kickstand has a big hole that we will display the name samsung. i find it weird and find the hole redundant.
any thoughts?

When you put the cover on the back, the hole is a cutout for the camera.
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misternagoya said:
When you put the cover on the back, the hole is a cutout for the camera.
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yup i know but still find it funny as that hole will trap dust over a period of time.

Just picked up this case. It's very nice. Good tight fit and solid all around. I had the poetic revolution case for one day and tossed it. Pure junk IMO.

mictek said:
Just picked up this case. It's very nice. Good tight fit and solid all around. I had the poetic revolution case for one day and tossed it. Pure junk IMO.
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Has anyone noticed the case puts too much pressure on the back of the tablet. This is causing white spots to appear on the screen. Looks like LCD mura, but goes away when you take the case off. I've sent Ballistic an email, maybe mine is defective.

No I haven't experienced this...
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misternagoya said:
No I haven't experienced this...
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It's hard to notice on mine, but on a white background you can see it. Thanks for the reply.