For anyone who is up in the air between the top 2 rugged cases, the Kraken II is made much better for the Charge.
The belt clip on the holster for my Defender snapped the other day when it caught on the armrest of my chair so I went ahead and ordered a red Kraken II off of ebay since I had wanted to give one a try anyways. Got it today and everything about it is better. The holster holds the phone much more securely, the silicone is underneath the plastic so no more will it start coming off all the time like the Defender's did, and you can get it in colors . The level of dust protection is also a lot better thanks to mesh screens over the speaker and earpiece.
Hope this helps anyone deciding
Update 10/19!!!!
Forget everything I said above. I now hate Trident. Their plastic feels great and seems nice at first but is insanely cheap! A small piece next to the charger port broke off last night and this morning before I left for work I went to clip it onto my belt and when I went to squeeze the clip a little it snapped. Absolute junk. Thinking of just going to the standard Verizon case/holster combo and keeping it clipped inside my pocket at this point.
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).
I actually like the Defender better than the Kraken. I think it just looks better, sleek, and more stylish. The kraken does have color, but it looks cheap in my opinion. My family has the Defender case on all of our Droid Charge(s). No issues with them whatsoever. I just like having all around protection for my phone, although I have never dropped it (yet), I know it'll stay safe when I do.
I recently bought a Otterbox Defender Case. It definitley makes the phone much more bulky but I gues thats price for protection. I honestly am looking for reasons to take it off and put my old case back on but I fear that once I do I will drop my phone and it will shatter into a million pieces....hahaha. I n all honesty, it feels solid and indestructible now, my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber...I give it a 10/10 for purpose alone and a 7,8/10 in aestethics...
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For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the screen/internals).
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Mine dropped from ceiling level of a Lowe's retail building while up on power equipment once. Try that without one of these cases.
Also I would like to say that the way the belt holster is made on the Kraken saved my butt. I almost snapped it the first day I had it (in the exact same way I did the Defender holster) but the Kraken's holster is made with a detachable clip so instead of breaking it flew into 3 pieces that snapped right back together.
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my only complaint is its bulk and how lint kinda sticks to the rubber......
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All OtterBox cases do the lint thing & it drives me nuts. The Incipio does the same thing.
I finally settled on the BodyGlove as it gives an awesome grip on the phone & does not attract link AT ALL.
~John
updated first post. Forget everything, Trident is junk
Have you looked at the Otterbox Commuter for the charge?
Not as "industrial-strength" as the Defender, but extremely well made and it does a great job of protecting the phone while still leaving all buttons and slots/openings usab;e and/or easily accessible....
The holster is kinda important to me. Going to try the standard Verizon case/holster combo.
I am using the Verizon holster with a Casemate case. Works very well. Only thing I don't like about the holster is that the clip sticks up kind of high and will dig into your belly in certain positions. Might be a belly issue though LOL
I have Trident Kraken II case and I broke holster clip. Emailed Trident and they replaced clip within a couple days via mail.....good customer service.
Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).
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Not sure which Otterbox case I have but this damn thing is tough as nails. I'm in the Army and this thing has taken a beating. I've dropped it out of a vehicle going 35 and nothing happened to it. Dropped it from about 10 feet up as well and nothing. I'll post pics as soon as I can so you guys know which one it is. I just know it's 3 pieces (2 plastic then the gummy like cover).
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Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.
yutzybrian said:
Sounds like the Defender. Built in solid screen protector right? The case itself rocks but the holster is too cheap.
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No screen protector but it does have the holster. I need to get some pics uploaded because I have no idea which one it is lol.
I've not had any issues with the Trident case, itself, but I did have an issue with the belt clip breaking clear apart when I tried to take it off. Now I need to see if they offer any sort of warranty ala Otterbox...
Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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Can you take the screen protector off the Kraken 2
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It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.
AshG said:
It's glued in from the back, you can just punch it out with a couple firm thumb presses before you put the phone in.
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I would have got the Cyclops if I had knew that, went with the aegis thanks anyways
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JihadSquad said:
For what would you need such a case on this phone? I have dropped mine (naked) on concrete repeatedly with no harm (to the
I was gonna say singeing similar. After repeatedly dropping my phone from chest height onto the floor with only minor superficial scratches to the plastic.
Pretty rugged phone.
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Besides my own (which I keep in an Otterbox Commuter), I've seen 3 people out in the wild with N1s. 1 used it commando, the other 2 used just the included sleeves.
I'd have thought there'd be more protection out there for our beloved N1s.
I've been using the innocase surface since day one and I just recently moved up to the rugged. It's kinda fugly but i'm confident that this thing could stand up to a tank now!
I value the feel of the Nexus One itself. I used to have a big old case for it but I just use the sleeve now. I think people take for granted how useful, protective, convenient, and less bothersome the sleeve really is.
I found the Otterbox case to be too bulky. I found a clear plastic case at T mobile that snaps on the back and almost makes it look like it's commando but still protects.
The sleeve works but is a hassle to use and keep track of. I used it for about 2 months. You wont know how much trouble it is until you try a phone case.
Next I got a hard rubber case (<$5)... it did not offer much drop-protection and the rubber cracked and chipped off in a month.
Next I got a no-label black gel case (<$5) and its the best I've used so far. Excellent drop-protection. Good grip too compared to the above two.
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The sleeve works but is a hassle to use and keep track of. I used it for about 2 months. You wont know how much trouble it is until you try a phone case.
Next I got a hard rubber case (<$5)... it did not offer much drop-protection and the rubber cracked and chipped off in a month.
Next I got a no-label black gel case (<$5) and its the best I've used so far. Excellent drop-protection. Good grip too compared to the above two.
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I've had plenty of all sorts of cases. Another main reason I like the sleeve is that it keeps dirt, lint, dust and any other kind of small particle that may be in your pocket or on your desk that can (and does, somehow) get caught in between the case and the phone. I also use a stealth guard clear wrap on it.
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This company are offering free cases for limited time.
Result! got mine yesterday
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Those offer only scratch protection, the screen protector is useful though. $2.85 shipping
I use a gelish case from Boxwave. I like it because it fits well, isn't too big, and will still slide in/out of a pocket unlike the silicone ones. I'm not using a screen protector because I'm afraid it would make the phone difficult to use. So it's always in my pocket alone facing my leg. Not a single scratch on the screen in six months.
the included neoprene case with the awesome Android logo on it is highly under rated... i'm so glad I stuck with it instead of purchasing a gel case or any other - those cases offer nothing in terms of protecting the nexus one from water damage.
case in point, out at a gig the other night - some bozo who was part of a group i went out with spilled half his beer (at leasy 175ml of liquid) directly all over my nexus one. if it wasn't for the neoprene case, it would have been dead for sure! take the phone out of the case, dry as the desert - the neoprene case was soaked (i squeezed out at least 100ml in beer back into the bozos bottle)
it's also pretty good protection against drops - i've dropped my nexus from a height of over a metre at least three times with no adverse damage
neoprene stock case ftw!
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the included neoprene case with the awesome Android logo on it is highly under rated...
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Thats a sleeve, not a case.
It does offer a lot of protection but at the cost of unnecessary extra work. You cant see the LEDs, makes it hard to hear the phone's notification/ringer.
Using a Commuter Otterbox. First sexy case I've seen so far for the Nexus. Had it shipped all the way from the US. I live in Malaysia btw. Lol. Must say, worth every cent. Cuz I dropped my phone once and there's a few scratches. Bleh. Sadness much. The case brings back lots of joy. Lol.
Out of the four cases I have tried for the Charge I think I finally found my favorite. The Trident Aegis has some problems as did all the cases I tried but it is the best. It comes in 5 colors and they look great. I got the blue one and it looks as good in person as it does on the site.
The materials used are very nice and the surface has a great anti-skid finish that provides great in hand grip. The hard plastic outer shell covers all 4 sides of the phone for a tight fit. It is thicker then the Otterbox Commuter at the phones curve at the bottom but I actually like that. It gives the phone a great feel when using it in landscape mode. Even though it is a bit bulky it does fit in pockets easily. The corners of the case are heavily padded for drop protection.
All of the ports are covered to prevent dust, moisture or any other unwanted substance getting into them. I found that the usb port was hard to open at times (I have no finger nails) and that the hdmi cover opens a little to easily. The power button and volume rocker are covered as well and easily accessible. One of the things I really like is the dust filter on the speaker opening. The speaker is loud and clear and will not be getting dust in it. The lip that goes around the screen is not as big as the Otterbox but provides just as good of protection.
The protection this case offers is great. Its not as heavy duty as the Otterbox Defender or the Trident Kracken II but it is good enough for every day use. It comes with a screen protector that I did not use. I would recommend this case without a doubt. While its not perfect its does correct the things that I did not like about the Otterbox Commuter and provides just as good of protection. If I can get access to a camera at some point I will post some pictures to go along with the review.
Thanks for all of the info. both here and via PM.
I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
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I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
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The Kraken 2 looks pretty beast to be sure but I'm not sure if it's not just too think... Hows the thickness of it compared to the otterbox defender?
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Thanks for all of the info. both here and via PM.
I want to hold out for the Kraken 2, but my Otterbox is driving me nuts so I might just grab an Aegis.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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I'll second this...was thinking about doing the same. Otterbox no good?
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The top and the bottom edges of the Otterbox are not covered by the hard plastic so it is kind of loose. The buttons are also covered which I don't like and the hard plastic is kind of slippery.
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What aren't you liking about the Otterbox? I asking because I'm thinking of picking one up for myself.
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I don't like how the top of the silicon portion isn't supported by the hard case, so it easily separates from the phone if you lift the phone by that area.
I also find that, while it's nice to slip in and out of your pocket, the hard case is too slippery for my tastes. It slides off of sloped surfaces and I've almost dropped the phone a few times now.
Personally, I like having the hard buttons covered, but the silicon that covers the buttons doesn't seem to fit tight against the screen, so debris can work its way underneath.
I never use the HDMI port, so not having it protected by silicon makes no sense to me.
Don't let my dislikes make it seem like it's a bad case, it's not, but I think the Aegis will fit me better. The Aegis should arrive tomorrow, so we shall see.
I'm thinking of making a short video to show the differences between the cases. I'll let you know when it's up.
Moondrius and Romemo,
Have either of you had the Incipio case before your trident case? I'm wondering how they compare. I'm surprised to see the trident case so slim since I always incorporate trident cases to be monsters.
I had the Incipio double cover and the Feather and both were sent back. The double cover was alright until I noticed it covered the hdmi port. It did seem thin and less bulky. The Aegis is the most bulky of the 3 but in a good way I would say. Its slightly thicker at the bottom. I would say I liked the Double Cover more then the Otterbox but I used it for like 5 minutes. The Feather was complete garbage. Its a shame because I really liked the Feather when I had my Atrix.
Thanks. I have the Incipio double cover. I really like it since I never use hdmi, not sure I can handle anything that would be bulkier.
Pics pl0x?
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pics? link to site? something
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pics? link to site? something
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For the Incipio case? It's here:
http://www.myincipio.com/Samsung-Dr...CRYLIC-Hard-Shell-Case-with-Silicone-Core.asp
Does verizon sell the Incipio case for the Charge? If so, how much do they ask for it? I really like the looks of the Incipio case and I am just trying to figure out if a covered HDMI port is worth it. I get 25% off accessories at Verizon so if the price is reasonable I wouldn't mind picking one up to try it out.
So I get my Charge on Monday. I have the cyclops series trident case for the fassy. It felt good. Overall I liked it. So I purchased the aegis. I bought it from the same ebay seller I got the fassy from: cyclopscase.
A good price too 23.33 with free shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260822580193&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
My dust cover for the hdmi port ripped off yesterday. I went to go use it and while pulling the tab off of the phone it just ripped right off. That tab is really flimsy and I used very little force around it.
moondrius said:
My dust cover for the hdmi port ripped off yesterday. I went to go use it and while pulling the tab off of the phone it just ripped right off. That tab is really flimsy and I used very little force around it.
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Yikes... Yeah, that's a definite weak spot. I was thinking that, if I go back to my Aegis, I would just remove that cover.
Is it easy to take in and out of the case? I bought the media dock and the car dock, which leaves no room for a case. So I've been using the zagg shield that covers the entire phone. Problem is with the car dock, the sides have been tearing off due to putting the phone in and out of the dock. It's pretty useless, so I want a real case, but I don't want to buy a new car or media dock for it.
Does the Aegis come off and on pretty easily?
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Is it easy to take in and out of the case? I bought the media dock and the car dock, which leaves no room for a case. So I've been using the zagg shield that covers the entire phone. Problem is with the car dock, the sides have been tearing off due to putting the phone in and out of the dock. It's pretty useless, so I want a real case, but I don't want to buy a new car or media dock for it.
Does the Aegis come off and on pretty easily?
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IMHO no. The hard outer shell is designed to be a reeeeally tight fit around the soft inside cover. As a current owner I wouldn't want to constantly take it off and put it back on for a car dock. Plus I think it would eventually wear on the buttons and dust covers.
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IMHO no. The hard outer shell is designed to be a reeeeally tight fit around the soft inside cover. As a current owner I wouldn't want to constantly take it off and put it back on for a car dock. Plus I think it would eventually wear on the buttons and dust covers.
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Damn, thanks for the response. I guess I'll be running the sides of my phone naked with the Zagg shield on the front and back
going to get this phone in a few days (infuse FTW) lol
anyways looking for a case to prevent damage in case of drops, dont care about screen scratch protecting.
basically i dont want it to grip my pocket (super easy to slide in and out)
and as small as possible
thanks
Try one of platinums cases
Android kicks apples ass.. Infused 2.1.0
& like where i could buy it
Best Buy I believe.
Think there's even another thread reviewing it.
Get a tpu case. Definitely non pocket grabbing. Harder than silicone and softer than plastic. extremely flexible. Had it on mine for about 2 months. Dropped my phone from 5 feet and it was fine. You can get them from amazon. About 9 bucks.
moikie said:
Get a tpu case. Definitely non pocket grabbing. Harder than silicone and softer than plastic. extremely flexible. Had it on mine for about 2 months. Dropped my phone from 5 feet and it was fine. You can get them from amazon. About 9 bucks.
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he beat me to it!
but yes TPU cases are "non pocket grabbing". i bought a 5 pack of cases off amazon for 12 bucks.
rodger-sp said:
The incipio feather is a good case for in and out of the pocket.
I have a video review on my website at
Http://www.igadgetgeek.com
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I have the silicrylic case from incipio and it's awesome.
I switched from the big brick pop casemate to a TPU case so much thinner and I'm sure its still protective. I rarely drop my phones.
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Body Glove Mirage Skin Cover for Samsung Infuse 4G i997 on Amazon.com is great!
I'm now on the incipio sylcrillic case
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The_Zodiac said:
going to get this phone in a few days (infuse FTW) lol
anyways looking for a case to prevent damage in case of drops, dont care about screen scratch protecting.
basically i dont want it to grip my pocket (super easy to slide in and out)
and as small as possible
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I have an extra brand new incipio sylcrillic case that is on sale in the marketplace if you want it. PM me =P
I have a Ballistic HC. I use it in two modes. If I want to use the belt holster, I leave the outer shock membrane on the phone. It makes it fit into the holster better, makes the phone grippier in your hand, and adds an extra impact-absorbing layer.
When I want to pocket the phone, I ditch the outer rubber layer, and the phone becomes both smaller and less grippy, so that it slides pretty easily in and out of a pocket. The outer layer is plastic with a little shock give and finger grip.
I'll note that I long ago DITCHED the absolutely HORRIBLE, and embarrassing (for Ballistic) screen protector ( you just rip it out along with the loop of adhesive water seal junk) and have replaced it with a "no bubble" silk-top screen protector from the AT&T store. Very nice. A little less water resistant, but, it's worth it.
+1 for the body glove case. It's cheap, available on amazon, and it works. The only problem is the volume keys are exposed but I don't plan on being violent with my phone so that isn't a big deal IMO
Another +1 for the Body Glove here.
I accidentally left my phone on top of my car once, and didn't realize it till a few seconds later while driving about 30 down the road. Got out and found the phone in the middle of the street, still in the body glove, not a scratch on it.
The Incipio Silicrylic Case is what I use. I'm able to slide my phone in and out of my pocket with ease each and every time. Thinnest Case I've seen as well.
Body Glove case works very well for me. Its a harder plastic, so it doesn't stick to things. The size of the phone is what hinders the removal from my pocket. Plus I have big hands. You know what they say about that.
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id say get a ballistic case for it if you dont put it all together and stop after the hard case its not bad getting it out of a pocket and its totally covered
Came across this sexy case the other day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhX93pEwpjs
Any reviews?
I'm currently using the Trident Aegis Case, which is getting a little stale - was hoping for something new.
I hear it scratches pretty easily. It's also VERY overpriced. I'm kinda tired of my Aegis too. I've been looking for some nice TPU cases, I'll probably end up going with the G2x Hybrid Case.
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I hear it scratches pretty easily. It's also VERY overpriced. I'm kinda tired of my Aegis too. I've been looking for some nice TPU cases, I'll probably end up going with the G2x Hybrid Case.
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Could you point to the "Hybrid Case" you're talking about? I just finished skimming through an older topic about the Speck Case and quickly crossed it off my list lol. After reading about the scratch problem, I know my OCD will get the better of me.
Yes it scratches and scuffs up pretty easy for sure. Definitely very overpriced too, fortunately mine was free. Anyway it's a very sturdy and reliable case. Fits perfectly and the built-in buttons work just fine. Every input is accessible. It looks nice on the phone too. I honestly would have considered paying in full for it if I didn't get it for free.
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Never dropped my phone on pavement with the Speck case and the case looks like it was thrown in a blender.
I bought a speck
Worst decision ever. After about a week, the front rubber bezel trim material started peeling off, it scratches quite easily and starts to look like complete ass about a month after owning/using it. Bought it direct from T-Mobile and they wouldn't exchange it within 30 days. I'm very responsible when it comes to taking care of phones, it goes in and out of my pocket. That's all, folks. Would not recommend a Speck case to anyone, unfortunately. I saw them at CES 2012 and it looked like they were catering to the mass iPhone population, and had no useful advice. I have the black with grey trim. Also, you have to use very slim headphone plugs. 1/5 Stars.
Wow... I'm staying far, far, far away from this case then.
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I bought one used on ebay cause yea, the cost of new is horrid. I didn't care about minor scuffs/scratches cause i cared more about utility and protection (also the hard shell 2 piece i had was a major pain for when i had to pop the battery), this one is very easy to remove if needed. 40$ new or 7.99 used with free shipping here http://bit.ly/yE1cLQ yea i took it for 8 bucks and am quite pleased. No issue with peeling rubber or any of the likes (even though used)
I dont care if the back is scuffed or scratched a bit cause quite frankly, i dont look at the back side of my phone often, and im not accustomed to placing my phone screen down. power button and volume keys are stiff but still easy to manipulate. if i had bought the case new for 40+$ id rate it a 6/10, but for 8$, Ill give it an 8/10.
I've had the speck hard shell case on my phone since it first came out and I love it! Being a mechanic, I'm not easy on my phones at all lol. But I must say, this has to be the best case I've ever used. Its very strong, and has saved my phone from 6ft drops with ease (oops lol). But from what I've seen, yea the black outer shell scratches but I could care less, it serves its purpose. Keeps my phone safe from falls and whatnot, and also keeps it clean from my dirty hands haha.
i using this case . It make my phone invincible from any dropping .Unfortunately,it scratches easily. I bought mine from ebay ,where have the great deal
I had the tmo speck rubberized case, it was nice for awhile, but since it uses different plugs depending if its in your pocket or on your belt, the pocket plug rubber came off in a month, then after 3 Months the whole rubber backing fell off... not worth the $30 IMO.
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I had the black Speck case along with the black/blue Trident Aegis, and frankly, I kinda like the Speck a little more.
I liked that it was slimmer than the Aegis, and easy to take off of needed, decent amount of protection though, the Aegis could clearly protect it loads better. There were scratches sure, but I put Vans stickers or any other of my favorite brands and that minimized it.
But I got mine off of eBay for $20 new, same as the Trident Aegis, and I was happy to have them.
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Stay away from those speck candyshell case. They look really nice during the first few weeks of usage, but get scratched up wayyy to easily. After a while (3 months for me) the plastic edges started peeling off, and along came the broken power button cover. Go with Trident Perseus case. The best imo. I have a full body protection for my phone and thats the only case that doesn't mess up the skin cover
Got in the Ballistic Tough Jacket cases today and they are not that bad at all. They feel great in the hand, the power and volume buttons have the best feel and operation of any case I've tried yet. The rubber liner is very soft, feels nice and I can guarantee it will not scratch or harm the Note 4. One major flaw is the rubber below the home button. I do not believe that you would be able to use the fingerprint scanner and just pushing the home button the rubber feels in the way.
Also this rubber will sag below the home button and at the top from just taking the phone in and out of a pocket. I don't believe that it will be long before it's all loose, hanging and saggy.
I used the rubber from the Maxx with the port covers on the regular tough jacket black & white shell.
Amazon has the Tough Jacket for $15. and the Tough Jacket Maxx for $20. so they were pretty cheap. The screen protector included with the Maxx is a cheap feeling POS that I would never even try. The belt clip seems OK but again it's something I'll never use.
I'll see how it holds up after a couple days of use and report back. Here's a couple of pictures.
No Ballistic love? :crying:
It's a good looking case.
I hate the way the corners look on these cases. It's hilarious looking.
I don't like the rubber or that it isn't all one piece. I'm happy with my official samsung case... not the flip one.
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I hate the way the corners look on these cases. It's hilarious looking.
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Exactly. It looks like it's got 4 odd growths, one per corner which makes it look silly.
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Exactly. It looks like it's got 4 odd growths, one per corner which makes it look silly.
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But will it protect the Note 4 corners when you drop it? I'm not going to try it. :silly:
I'm already back in the Commuter case in less then 24 hours.
Here are a couple pictures of the Maxx and regular Tough Jacket side by side.
The silicone on the Maxx is quite a bit bigger then the regular Tough Jacket.
After playing around with these two cases for a while I can tell you the regular Tough Jacket silicone is much nicer then the Maxx silicone. It does not have the port covers but it is much smaller, fits tighter around the phone and goes in and out of pockets easier. I threw some silicone "Port Plugs" on the phone (have to keep my ports covered) and will test this combination for a couple of days.
If you can live without the port covers & belt clip the regular Tough Jacket is the better choice.
Here's a couple pictures:
This is the best case in my opinion. This is the 3rd phone that I cover with it.
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This is the best case in my opinion. This is the 3rd phone that I cover with it.
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Are you using the regular tough jacket or the tough jacket maxx with the Note 4?
How's the silicone near the home button / charging port holding up?
Actually better than the one on my s3.... Tougher.lol
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Holding up nicely so far.... Have had since the phone came out.
Another thing about these cases... On my s3 towards the end, when I would get drunk at a bar I used to show. People how tough the case was I would throw it over my shoulder. (lightly) and let it hit the ground and show people how tough it was. I was getting a new phone anyways. Unfortunately it got stolen at a concert.
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Another thing about these cases... On my s3 towards the end, when I would get drunk at a bar I used to show. People how tough the case was I would throw it over my shoulder. (lightly) and let it hit the ground and show people how tough it was. I was getting a new phone anyways. Unfortunately it got stolen at a concert.
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Are you using one for the Note 4?
Regular tough jacket or the Maxx?
Have you dropped it yet?
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Are you using one for the Note 4?
Regular tough jacket or the Maxx?
Have you dropped it yet?
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Using the tough jacket, not a fan of keeping the phone outside on my hip..
These cases for the note 4 do have an Achilles heal.. The slim rubber corner where the pen is located. That's where it is weakest. I actually dropped it there and got very little scratches. Was dropped stomach level. Other than that I've dropped it 2 other times. Not one scratch.