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For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
I just picked two of these up on Ebay for $8.99 shipped. The only way I can describe them is a silicone skin/hard case hybrid.
It's basically a silicone case with a hard cover that holds the silicone case on a bit better plus gives a little bit o' hard cover type protection. Every silicone case i've had in the past liked to slip off pretty easily - this doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon!
The ones I got were the lime green and carbon fiber variants, but they can be also had in pink, blue or black. I thought the lime green with black screamed Android!
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
Ebay seller's name is "moderntechs" . Search with keywords on Ebay "Nexus Hard Silicone" and you'll pull them right up!
wow that's pretty awesome. I know there was a company that made something similar for iPhones, and some people here were emailing them to petition for a N1 model. I have to say this probably does exactly the same thing for much, much cheaper.
Nice find!
EDIT: does this case make your phone really hot when there is heavy data usage?
I think I worded that poorly.. $8.99 EACH shipped, but still, not a bad deal.
do you have an invisible skin or best skin ever? I have a best skin ever and have found that a couple(admittedly cheap) hard snap on cases I've purchased wouldn't close completely due to this skin, but it sounds like these are a bit different?
I have no additional skin but I have no doubts this would fit with one of those.
I believe it's a knock-off for Casemate tough hybrid
doesn't look the same but idea is identical
JWhipple said:
If nothing else, they are definitely unique!
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I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
gsvnet said:
I can't decide whether this looks weird, or actually pretty cool.
What does everyone think?
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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I was kind of in the same boat. The test will be what my girlfriend thinks
I ordered the blue one because that was the only one with free shipping, and I'm cheap
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Lime green seems to also have free shipping -
http://cgi.ebay.com/HARD-CASE-SILIC...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item3a58d45c54
Re: For those of you who like the grip of a "skin" but a little bit of hard case too
case mate makes something like that...
I have it plus a skin by BSE, just in case some dust gets under it.Sent from my Nexus One using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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I just ordered a plain black one. We'll see if I like it. Might do a video review if anyone would like.
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that'd be nice. I look forward to it
how fast does this guy ship?
just bought one myself.
I ordered both of mine on a Monday and they arrived on Friday. That's about normal for first class mail between California and Florida though.
I say invest in a good case. Get Seidio Innocase II. Feels very good in the hand. All worth the money.
I got my case on Monday. I can do a video review as well if anyone likes..
Quick take: It has a real solid feel, looks pretty cool, and even my fashion conscious girlfriend agrees. There were a few *small* nitpicks with the fit that I had that are hard to explain in typing, but it was definitely worth the 8 bucks. Again, it feels considerably solid and I like that it works with a bestskinever where a traditional hard case does not.
Deal breaker: It's so solid, that's kind of a pain to take off of the phone. I have a desktop dock that I use every night and live with the fact that I just have to remove the standard gelli type soft cases, which is easy to do. So, for that reason I probably won't be using it much, but if I didn't use a dock, I'd use this case 24/7
I have to agree 100% - very solid, especially for the price!
I looked at the MyBat website and I see that they make similar cases for other phones, so I've been sending any admirers looking to see if they can find one for their phones.
I came across a bunch of other models for other phones on Amazon by searching for MyBat and Hybrid.
I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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I didn't get around to making a video review, but damn this case is nice. Very solid, and no obnoxious logos *cough* Case Mate *cough*
Well worth the money, great fit. Only issue I had was with my screen protector, I didn't have it applied perfectly center, so the edge of the case would cause the screen protector to lift and bubble. I have since reapplied a new one, and all is golden!
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Same thoughts exactly. Definitely worth the money, does the same job that a 30 dollar case does, at 8 bucks.
hey guys, I cannot find that reseller on ebay with that name. Is it gone or renamed?
care to provide a link please?
thanks
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So I need help deciding on a case for my G2. I've seen many, but not in person. I'd like it to be cheaper end as well. I've looked at Otterbox's they seem sweet, but just not for me. I also wanted to get your guy opinions on this because I would like it to be as thin as possible when on my G2. Preferably Black or Clear. But if there is one that is like Carbon fiber feeling, Like Chromatics, I'd love to see it.
Please recommend one
There is plenty of info and pics you are looking for in this section of this forum. You just have to kinda search for it heh.
I personally have tried this Resin dark transparant and normal transparant
http://img.cbcdn.net/products/113117/111842.jpg
http://img.cbcdn.net/products/113126/adapt-resin-case-transparant-h.jpg
And altho they are thin and goodlooking it's not what I was looking for.
I also don't really like the fact that it clips around your phone. You can see it on the second picture. It is a small clip that holds the case to the phone parts. And you wouldnt really notice the tiny small gap between the top and keyboard part of the phone but it does and to me it just doesnt feel fine. It annoys me
What I personally am going for is the chromatics carbon fiber skin and a leather case. The carbon skin is just for style and protects it from scratches and the leather case is for overall protection (I hope).
Good luck with your choice! If my choice was to be a hard case I would definately pick the Otterbox. It just looks awesome and is known for good protection. Getting a cheap case is nice but also think about your phone. If u have to pay a little more for better protection, why not right. Longterm wise it's just better imo.
I personally ordered the purple case from the ebay seller "hi-boao", if you go to their shop and search HTC Desire Z you can find their cases. (Sorry just joined, can't post links ^-^;; )
I haven't received it yet, so I can't tell you how good they are, but I like the look of the cases, they're cheap, and come with a screen protector.
Goodluck finding one to your liking, I suggest looking around ebay, there's quite a few on there on the lower price range
Have the same kind of case for my G2 but clear smoke. Gives it a nice tint. Only cost $3.27
Phone: T-Mobile G2/Vision Rooted/GFree'd
Rom: Latest Cyanogen
Recovery: CWM waiting for Amon_RA
Well the resin looks ok. The stuff you described drives me away from it, as you stated xD I have been active around the accessories forum lately. And I just didn't see any cases I thought fit my requirements. The otterbox just seems a tad bit bulky and 35$ sum dollars is a lot to pay for a case. I'll probably scramble around some more. I mean chromatics is sweet... I just wish it was a case. Does otterbox or anycompany make cases that have that carbon fiber feek?
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Well, i have seen some carbon fiber cases on ebay, for desire z. Cant find them right now..ill try it another time today.
Did you look at the case in the "Nice inexpensive G2 case" thread? It's black, fairly thin, and has a rubberized feel to it. Plus, it's only a couple of bucks so not a big loss if you end up not liking it...
I googled it real quick and found some hits here for carbon cases.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Carbon-Fiber-T-Mobile-G2-Horizontal-Case/5483281/product.html
http://www.wirelessground.com/t-mobile-g2-case-carbon-fiber.html
http://www.handhelditems.com/tmobile-graphic-case-carbon-fiber-p-152754.html
I know there are cheaper ones on ebay. It's just that I dont like searching stuff on ebay hehe.
Yeah I did check the cheap case thread too. Didn't look to get my taste. The wirelessplayground case looks pretty sweet. I'm not a fan of leather so that was going to work out. I wish the third on was a different carbon fiber though I think I may go with the clear kickstand case I saw. Is that thin?
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I just visited my local ghost armor kiosk and had them wrap my phone. I got the matte finish on this puppy. Say hello to the perfect fit, and goodbye to those darn glossy/slippery edges.
Now I'm not constantly whipping the back of my phone every half hour check it out below! $40 later:
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Sweet! you said a kiosk, I suppose inside a mall right? Are they held on with adhesive? $?
Go to ghost-armor.com and click on locations. Put in your zip code and it'll pull up the closest ones to you.
This wrap cost me 40$, but they have carbon fiber wraps and such that cost 45$. It includes the screen. The dude told me that if i just wanted to do the back without the screen its only $20.
And its held on with adhesive. They use a special box to put it on. Its really cool. If you get it done, definitely watch them!
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I might have this done on mine this weekend. They have one at a local mall about 15 miles from me. Not sure if I want the matte or glossy. One thing I do hate is finger prints. But I also do not like the way matte makes the screen very very dull.
wow I didn't even know they had these. I am planning on getting the white skyrocket so I didn't want a case because I wanted to show off the white phone this will be perfect. there is one in a mall that's like 20 minutes away awesome info!
looks very cool! How is the screen protector portion? Is it crystal clear and feals like glass? I hate the Zagg protectors because they ruin the feel of a touch screen. Vikuti and Steinheil are great, but a ***** to put on right. (For me at least...)
dsf767 said:
wow I didn't even know they had these. I am planning on getting the white skyrocket so I didn't want a case because I wanted to show off the white phone this will be perfect. there is one in a mall that's like 20 minutes away awesome info!
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Ghost armor doesn't do matte screens only crystal clear.
The front protector itself is polyurethane like Zagg, however it is much thinner and way more natural. You need a microscope to see the orange peel. It fits better than the zagg best buy gave me too. Much more precise.
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For some reason I prefer the ZAGG. Looks to me like the image is clearer.
I think zagg quality depends on the phone. The zagg on my iPhone 4 was good but on the skyrocket it looked horrendous. The ghost armor protector is the way to go IMO
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Sirgatory said:
I think zagg quality depends on the phone. The zagg on my iPhone 4 was good but on the skyrocket it looked horrendous. The ghost armor protector is the way to go IMO
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I see you running on sky ice cream, how is that rom? is it stable?
Current
Iphone4s
Thrill 3D
My Beast (SKYrocket)
Retired Devices Not in order
Sony-Ericson P800,Siemens SL65,MotoV60,HTC P3300,HTC TOUCH, HTC TyTN2, Noia 6600,Nokia 6260,Nokia N75, Nokia N80, Nokia N90,Nokia E71, Iphone 1Gen,Moto Razor,HP iPAQ hw6920,Iphone 3gs,Iphone4,Samsung Captivate, HTC TILT,Atrix,Nexus 1,Xperia, HTC HD2.( that's all i can remember )
Been running it for a week, it's absolutely perfect. Haven't even considered another rom yet
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I'm tempted to get this, the pictures you posted look great. I just hated when I had Zagg and it would gather lint on the edges of the protector, does this one go on better than that?
Went and got the carbon fiber back set and clear front for $43.. pretty happy with it. Much easier to hold on to now with the carbon fiber back, definitely the best part of it. I may or may not keep the front cover, since the gorrilla glass really doesnt need a cover. But I'd recommend the carbon fiber back to everyone with a skyrocket.
Matte
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Went and got the carbon fiber back set and clear front for $43.. pretty happy with it. Much easier to hold on to now with the carbon fiber back, definitely the best part of it. I may or may not keep the front cover, since the gorrilla glass really doesnt need a cover. But I'd recommend the carbon fiber back to everyone with a skyrocket.
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Had the carbon fiber on my iPhone 4 for a year, but I honestly think the normal ghost armor is better for grip than the carbon fiber. I personally got the Matte installed yesterday and like the looks and the grip to it. Compared to zagg, the orange peel look is much less noticeable, huge fan of the Ghost Armor.
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Went and got the carbon fiber back set and clear front for $43.. pretty happy with it. Much easier to hold on to now with the carbon fiber back, definitely the best part of it. I may or may not keep the front cover, since the gorrilla glass really doesnt need a cover. But I'd recommend the carbon fiber back to everyone with a skyrocket.
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I went back to them yesterday and swapped to the carbon fiber back. Didn't cost me a dime
I do however recommend the screen stay on though, for I did exactly what you are thinking of. Took it off because GG doesn't need it. Boy was I wrong. Put it in my glove box full of junk while getting pulled over, took the phone out and had a lovely slash down the middle. Gorilla glass my ass.
Luckily I saved the ghost armor protector and brought it back to them, the guy put on a new one for free. Amazing service from them, and I'm never taking this cover off haha
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I have used Ghost Armor on every phone I have had since the iPhone 4. Used it on the SGSII and now the Skyrocket. I absolutely love this product. Just had my daughters Samsung Epic 4G wrapped in it as well. Worth every penny. Had the carbon fiber on the iPhone and the SGSII, but got the matte finish on the SR and I like it better than the carbon fiber finish and yes the screen protector is a must.
How long does it take those guys at the Mall to put it on?
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How long does it take those guys at the Mall to put it on?
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I only got the front put on (they didn't have backs) and it took about 10 minutes.
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How long does it take those guys at the Mall to put it on?
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My whole phone took the guy about 15 minutes. He was juggling like 3 phones at once though. The kid worked pretty quick, especially compared to all the other lazy NJ kids in retail.
How easy is it to put on, without screwing anything up, if there isn't a location near me and I have to apply it myself? I'm in Houston and the closest location is is Austin or Dallas. I also have little to no personal experience putting these things on phones, but I've seen some installation videos for similar products and it doesn't seem too difficult.
Does anyone know of anywhere to buy battery/back covers for our phones besides the factory white/black?
I'm not looking for a case, I don't want nor care for a case, I like to feel and see my phone, but I have not been able to find any battery/back covers. I'd love to get a carbon fiber battery/back cover and have the look of like the razor. I think it looks fantastic.
Only places I've tried or know to search on is eBay or Amazon.
I found these but they are for the i9100, not sure if it fits our phone. I only saw white/black specifically for our phone.
http://www.greatchip.net/product/8902011359.html
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Does anyone know of anywhere to buy battery/back covers for our phones besides the factory white/black?
I'm not looking for a case, I don't want nor care for a case, I like to feel and see my phone, but I have not been able to find any battery/back covers. I'd love to get a carbon fiber battery/back cover and have the look of like the razor. I think it looks fantastic.
Only places I've tried or know to search on is eBay or Amazon.
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I saw an aluminum one on Amazon, I have yet to see a carbon fiber one for the Skyrocket though.
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The the i9100 ones won't work, the camera opening is completely different. Those are like a square, the skyrocket is a vertical rectangle shape. Thanks for the idea though.
Have you thought about a skin instead of a whole new battery door?
There is a carbon fiber one here: http://www.skinomi.com/sk9778-samsung-galaxy-s2-skyrocket-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html
Brad, you freaking rock! That is a great alternative. And achieves what I desire. Thank you sir
No prob :good:
If you get it.. come back and bump this thread to let ppl know how it works. Not like our accessories thread is poppin' anyways.
Skinomi isn't the only option, albeit they are a good one.. I remember seeing more, i'll just have to take a bit more time & look.
A couple more:
http://www.bodyguardz.com/armor-carbon-fiber-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket.html
I know people that swear by ghost-armor:
http://www.ghost-armor.com/Samsung/718.html (price is a little higher.. but more options -- like gunmetal)
Which of those brands would you recommend?
As far as color I'm kind of digging the red carbon fiber. Black would look much cleaner though.
I've only ever used the clear skins.. Tried a bodyguardz and a skinomi. They were both about the same.. Mind you, this was for the clear skins.
The thickness/feel/design for the skins your looking for may be different.
With skins, you need to take care of them.. Its sooooo easy to have a corner lift when putting it in your pocket and lint gets stuck behind it.
Check out the warranty/return info.. then try them out. If they have a good return policy, you could simply get another, or get your $ back if you dont like it.
If you go that route, make sure not to discard or lose any pieces because they will want all of them back if you return or trade it in.
Good Luck!
I've got a clear ghost-armor full body on my sr and love it but when I was at the kiosk the kid working it had the black carbon fiber on his and it looked pretty nice. I use a case as well most of the time and the carbon fiber is a little thicker so couldn't use it on mine but I did like it. They also had 1 in the kiosk that had white and black carbon fiber and that looked pretty nice too... Don't know about skinomi or the other brand so can't really say anything about them but ghost armor is a pretty good brand and if there's any problems with the skin they'll replace for free...
http://www.istyles.com/skins/phones/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket/carbon-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-skin-p-95001.html
$10.
There is a matte or gloss choice.
You won't be able to feel the design, but it looks great. They Have a bunch of skins.
Hey guys thanks for all your links and effort to help, I cannot for the life of me decide on which company to buy from. Some one just pick for me already! Lol
I've also used Phantom Skinz on my T-Mobile G2 in Carbon Fiber, loved it!
http://phantomskinz.com/ Check them out as well
I just put this one on a few days ago, and really like it
http://www.shopandroid.com/bodyguardz-armor-carbon-fiber/4AA9575.htm
It feels thicker than a typical film. When you put it on, you will definitely notice it's there, as the film is alittle thick (which i think is a good thing) and has a rugged texture. Once all the pieces are on, it almost feels like you have a super thin case. Installation wasn't too difficult, and it even came w/ a screen protector (though I haven't put that one on yet since I already have one).
I really love the look of this Black Mist color so i didnt really wanna cover it up.. I went clear, with a screen protector over the front.. i know my phone wont be bulletproof, but it is protected .
Accessories section would be better for this and particularly this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192550
Galaxy S4 Cases & Screen protectors
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ohhhhhhh damnn. never even knew there was a section for that.... whoooopsss!! delete please!
Naked... If the back scratches up I'll replace it before selling it.
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Slim Soft Gel Skin X Line Wave TPU Case Cover Samsung Galaxy S4 IV i9500 that i got ebay for $5, i guess u can type "Slim Soft Gel Skin X Line Wave TPU Case " into ebay...i got the clear one, it actually hold up great for the "average 3-4 foot fall" . ill see how well this "X Gel TPU" works... last time for my S3 i had the "S Gel TPU" and it was great, i actually used the S Gel TPU over my bulky ballistic case.
Leather Wallet Case
It's a genuine leather wallet case. Holds ID, three or four credit cards, has all the appropriate holes for accessing the phone, and the screen is on the outside. I just bought a Zagg to go with it so it's completely protected. It's perfect. No more carrying a wallet and a phone. Check around online. You can get it in the low $30.00 range.
I REALLY like this. Once the leather breaks in, it will be even better. :good: If you are used to carrying a wallet, you will love this. Also, it gives the phone just a little bit of bulk making it unlikely to slip out of your hands. It just works.
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I really love the look of this Black Mist color so i didnt really wanna cover it up.. I went clear, with a screen protector over the front.. i know my phone wont be bulletproof, but it is protected .
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man.. that is awesome!.. what case is that exactly?.. i cant quite make out the name in the back of the case.. I also love the look of my black mist GS4 but the clear tpu case i bought makes the phone look cheap.. *sigh*
hmm, i wonder what people would think if a guy is using that leather wallet case? haven't seen many guys use those type of cases in the US.
I just picked up a wallet case (that $0.99 + ship one from gigacity on Amazon). Figured I'd give it a try, see how I like not carrying a separate wallet around. So far it seems pretty convenient reducing the number of things I need to carry around, but we'll see how it goes in the long run.
I am using Spigen Neo Hybrid case. Check it out here, I uploaded couple photos with it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267412
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I just picked up a wallet case (that $0.99 + ship one from gigacity on Amazon). Figured I'd give it a try, see how I like not carrying a separate wallet around. So far it seems pretty convenient reducing the number of things I need to carry around, but we'll see how it goes in the long run.
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What's the brand name on this one?
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This is the cheap TPU case i was talking about :S.. That is until i get my neo-hybrid from amazon ( it takes so looooong to ship to Trinidad)..anyway.. at least it has a decent lip to give my screen protection in the event of a fall and it doesn't add much bulk.. I like that it has grips on the side and is rubbery to help absorb some shock...but it just lacks sex appeal
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Just purchased this guy for $6.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CA6BK0Q/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367886957&sr=8-10&pi=SL75
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man.. that is awesome!.. what case is that exactly?.. i cant quite make out the name in the back of the case.. I also love the look of my black mist GS4 but the clear tpu case i bought makes the phone look cheap.. *sigh*
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this is the one i got
http://www.luvvitt.com/accessories/...al/samsung-galaxy-s4-case-siv-s-iv-clear.html
Is it bad that im using the uag for the s3 on my s4? Lmao feeling pretty ghetto rigged. ..
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What's the brand name on this one?
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GMYLE:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLY29CG/
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hmm, i wonder what people would think if a guy is using that leather wallet case? haven't seen many guys use those type of cases in the US.
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I wouldn't haha I would get the incipio stowaway its a hard case with an opening on the back for like 4 cards and some cash
http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...ung-galaxy-s-4-stowaway-credit-card-case.html
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It's a genuine leather wallet case. Holds ID, three or four credit cards, has all the appropriate holes for accessing the phone, and the screen is on the outside. I just bought a Zagg to go with it so it's completely protected. It's perfect. No more carrying a wallet and a phone. Check around online. You can get it in the low $30.00 range.
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I REALLY like this. Once the leather breaks in, it will be even better. :good: If you are used to carrying a wallet, you will love this. Also, it gives the phone just a little bit of bulk making it unlikely to slip out of your hands. It just works.
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The problem with this leather case is accessing the Notification area/bar. I found it was annoying trying to drag down the notification bar with my right thumb as the leather gets in the way.
I've returned it and will look for an alternate solution.
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