Flip Cover case - Galaxy S 4 Accessories

Does it worth 35 bucks price to buy this case? I like my device to stay clean and not planning to put screen protector if I carefully use it with this case I believe.
But just wondering if it worths 35 bucks? Indeed it looks nice, and I am also wondering, will the screen light up (like this moving hand on front side for small light on screen to appear for showing calls and received messages etc) if I open the case?

bonjurkes said:
Does it worth 35 bucks price to buy this case? I like my device to stay clean and not planning to put screen protector if I carefully use it with this case I believe.
But just wondering if it worths 35 bucks? Indeed it looks nice, and I am also wondering, will the screen light up (like this moving hand on front side for small light on screen to appear for showing calls and received messages etc) if I open the case?
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Not worth it I think. It does light up when you open the case but it's something you can turn off in the Settings. I got the Samsung Case which I
think is pretty tackie considering the price of the things. I would recommend a Bumper case to be honest.
Also what case are you on about?

Right now I don't have any case or screen protector. I am planning to order that Flip Cover case.
Which Samsung case do you use, and can you recommend any Bumper case?

If you're not planning to use a screen protector, then the S View or Flip Cover are by far the most flip cases available. They're much thinner than other flip cases, because they replace the rear cover instead of sitting on top of it. The S View's magnet also does the open/wake and close/lock functionality, as well as showing notifications in its plastic window. As well as everything else, they also let you customise the look of the phone in many more colours than just black or white

S View is a bit expensive for me, plus i don't think it's really useful (IMHO), I have screen pin code because of my email settings, so I won't be really able to use preview window.
There is tooo many options (some fancy cases, colorful silicon ones, or some super secure bumper cases) but I just liked the super simple flip cover case

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Black Epik Case - Soft TPU Rubber - Excellent!

Just got a Black Epik TPU Rubber case off of eBay for just under $5. Its a nice case and fits the phone Really well.
Here is a quick link to an eBay search for the item:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=nexus+one+tpu+case
or for the exact item:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300388940071&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I've got a Zagg screen protector and I had a hard time with a different hard plastic case coming up over the edge onto the screen causing my screen protector to bubble around the edges. This case Does Not have that problem. It stays off the screen entirely. It sits about at the slight black plastic lip around the screen.
Its a great case and has room for all the plugs, etc. I don't have a doc but it does cover the 3 contact points on the bottom of the phone.
The power and volume buttons are covered by the case but the case has raised areas where the buttons are that make them easy to find even if they are covered.
Anyway, the case is also exactly like this Ultra-Case that can be found here(which costs 4 times as much):
http://www.ultra-case.com/product.php?pID=415
All in all, I recommend this case to anyone. It is really low profile and isn't sticky like a silicone case so it goes in and out of the pocket easily, but still has a good feel and grip to it. It fits well and protects the phone as it should. Material feels and looks durable so it should last a long time.
Cons: The only thing I didn't like about the case is the little red rectangle on the back that says Nexus One. The rectangle is attached with some kind of crappy glue that has smeared all over that back area around it on mine. I'm not sure what I'll do with it, maybe just take it off... we shall see.
Check the pics. Sorry for the blurry, my camera battery was about to die and the flash wouldn't work.
LZ
It does look like ultra-case
is it really epic? hehe
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It does look like ultra-case
is it really epic? hehe
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My guess is that all the TPU cases are all from the same original manufacturer and rebranded by each company/seller. Hence the ugly 'NEXUS ONE' crap stuck on the back (which I think comes off with some force).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- that is 1 ugly ebay page lol...
The case looks good though, might have to get it if I finally get the N1... it says it comes with a screen protector - did it? Did you use it? How is it?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- that is 1 ugly ebay page lol...
The case looks good though, might have to get it if I finally get the N1... it says it comes with a screen protector - did it? Did you use it? How is it?
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When you go to that eBay page, refresh it after it loads and it seems to fix all the black weirdness.
I didn't use the screen protector, I bought a Zagg protector. The one it comes with looked decent though.
dcmugen is the bomb. He sells the stuff every other accessory manufacturer does for the true cost - not some markup.
I also bought some matte screen protectors from him. Works fantastic.
Thanks for the link Bro.
good looking out.
nice and cheap price.. just got me one.
Should be ok other than I don't like the red 'NEXUS ONE' stuck on the back...
i'm using it right now. it does the job well. this version, the fingernail doesn't leave marks like his old versions would. fingerprints show quite easily. it's super smooth, just like the glass. not at first, but after a few days of using it the squeaky clean feel becomes much more frictionless. it's clear, and has absolutely no orange peel effect. no adhesive used. it is not perfectly edge to edge.
i dropped my ipod mini on it from about 3 ft above and the corner hit the screen. luckily the SP was on it and left a mark. no scratches on the screen, just the SP. i only had it on for 15 minutes until this happened. dcmugen agreed to send me out another SP replacement free of charge.
i just decided to buy a second case (white) and get another sp that way.
i want this...but the nexus one thing is SO UGLY!
They're fairly cheap, obviously. I have one, my nexus one badge fell off it straight away, not that I wanted it on there anyway. Cheap case is cheap. if you want protection, its fine. If you want some style, no fnx.
just picked up mine from the mailroom today.. case is okay... still had a lot of leftover gunk from the manufacturing process and was rather scratched up.. it's a throwaway/temp case for me anyways..
also got some antiglare screen protectors from dcmugen too but they don't cover 100% of the screen - more like 98% with 2% gaps on both sides..
the cases are meant to come with a free ultra clear screen protector but dcmugen forgot to ship them with the 2 cases i bought - msg'd him and he said he'd send them straight away. good customer service
EDIT: and btw, both the cases I bought didn't have "epik" on the back... and I ripped the red nexus one label off as soon as I got the cases.
I got mine.
Useless. There is no CUTOUT for the power button.
5 dollars and 3.5 weeks.
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There is no CUTOUT for the power button.
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I actually like the fact that the power button is covered and can't be pressed accidentally while holding in landscape mode. You can still turn on/off by squeezing the N1.
The only problem is that N1+sleeve don't fit into a case any more. How to protect screen? Cellophane wrap on the screen is not enough for me
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I actually like the fact that the power button is covered and can't be pressed accidentally while holding in landscape mode. You can still turn on/off by squeezing the N1.
The only problem is that N1+sleeve don't fit into a case any more. How to protect screen? Cellophane wrap on the screen is not enough for me
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+1 that the power button is covered - actually easier for me to press the power button because the cover makes it 'raised'.
RE N1+sleeve: obviously the phone won't fit in the sleeve with the TPU case on. Just use a screen protector to protect the screen? There is a decent amount of "lip" around the front of the phone with the TPU case to ensure that the screen doesn't crack if the phone were to land screen-first if it were dropped.
Got one a few days ago. I find the power button actually easier to press than without any case. Volume as well. The red nexus one comes off super easy with your fingernail and then just rub the extra glue crap off very easily. Fits well with a full body phantom skinz clear protector. Overall I say it's great for only 5 bucks. ya there's some cases that are a little better quality but in my book not good enough to justify paying 15 to 25 bucks more. This is a steal. I'll be buying more in different colors.
Just got this case.
Looks and feels great.
And I actually LIKE the red Nexus ,One tag on the back.
Henchman said:
Just got this case.
Looks and feels great.
And I actually LIKE the red Nexus ,One tag on the back.
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I actually like it too. Matches the interior of my car nicely.
what clock widget are you rocking...
skin looks nice BTW
BrandonG777 said:
I actually like it too. Matches the interior of my car nicely.
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Did you just want to show off the interior of your car, not to come off as rude.. but I don't even see why it would've been necessary to post that picture unless you posted a picture of the case also.

Desire Alu Leather flip case

Im waiting for the PdAir leather flip case to come up, but meanwhile I spotted this for £20. Works for both Desire and N1. What you guys think?
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....rce=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=pound
That looks a good price £20+vat = £23.50
Proporta are charging £30!
-Joe
Yes. Not bad at all... not sure if the PdAir one is better... below a sample of one on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PDair-Genuine..._PDAsAccessories_PDACases?hash=item335c381f19
I had PDair before - and I do like their quality. The Alu leather one seems to keep the whole screen free from obstruction, which I like...
The problem with the PDair, like the one for the HD2, is that the leather along the sides of the screen actually make it more difficult to use the touch screen at the edge of the screen. I prefer the Clove case mentioned above and a similar design from Noreve.
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The problem with the PDair, like the one for the HD2, is that the leather along the sides of the screen actually make it more difficult to use the touch screen at the edge of the screen. I prefer the Clove case mentioned above and a similar design from Noreve.
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I agree with that. I had a PDAir case on a previous phone and found it did restrict access to the edge of the screen and also to the buttons at the bottom.
On the other hand, I am worried that the Desire Alu Leather flip case does not protect the edges of the phone from other things in the pocket and, even, whether small coins can slip under the cover onto the screen.
I may have to stick with a simple pouch. (But I also like the look of PDAir's Luxury Silicone Case like they make for the Nexus One.)
Good point.. the sides are open, but I think it should cover if it falls on the floor etc. I think I will go for the Prpoporta alu case, but get a screenprotector film as well.
Just orderered the Alu-Leather case from Clove. Will let you know when get it and how it feels.
Got the Alu Leather flip case today. Looks great!!! Finally I dont have to worry too much about scratching or damaging the phone. It looks stylish with black and inside white leather. It gives access to the headphone jacks and is easy to open quickly to answer calls etc.
Seems keeping the phone sturdy in place and nothing blocking the screen (unlike PdAir).
Will let you know how it feels after couple more days use!!
But looks really stylish!
Is the stud used to close the cover stands over the screen? I like flip cases, but on most of them the studs is just over the screen, and I'm worried about been able to broke it.
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Got the Alu Leather flip case today. Looks great!!! Finally I dont have to worry too much about scratching or damaging the phone. It looks stylish with black and inside white leather. It gives access to the headphone jacks and is easy to open quickly to answer calls etc.
Seems keeping the phone sturdy in place and nothing blocking the screen (unlike PdAir).
Will let you know how it feels after couple more days use!!
But looks really stylish!
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The stud.. or magnetic button... stands almost exactly over the optical trackball. But I wouldnt worry at all as the cover is lined with aluminium sheet. Means its well protected from impacts to the front and back of the phone.
How much depth would you say it adds to the phone?
Are you able to upload any pics? Would be awesome if you could, particularly one with the stud closed
Here are few pics... please dont pay attention to all the dust that the flash picked!
It does add little depth to the phone - as does PdAir etc. At least it has a aluminum layer strengthening it, but with the leather its smooth. I got this phone on a 24mth
contract so I want to protect my baby well at least for the first year or so...
Jannen, what is it like taking portrait photos now with the flap at the top? Does it get in the way at all?
Just took some pics... just hold the flip with your left hand. To me, no big deal really... and as it was sunny the flip actually blocked the sun reflecting from the screen. But honestly, I think that is personal taste. I prefer flip cases to others as they give some protection if you drop the phone while using it. Slip in ones dont protect if you drop it while using it.

Solution for battery cover?

I am absolutely loving my Fascinate (rooted, lag fixed, and de-Binged of course). Awesome upgrade from my Droid Eris! However, I have one major gripe with it so far, and that's the battery cover, or back plate, whatever you wanna call it. I am definitely not a fan of the glossy finish on it. If my fingers are the least bit wet or greasy, it makes it very hard to hold onto. The battery cover on my Eris had some kind of slightly rubberized matte finish, and I never, ever had trouble holding onto that phone.
So, I'm looking for a solution. Ideally, it would be in the form of a direct replacement for the OEM battery cover that is made of the grippy material like the Eris had, but I might settle for some kind of stick-on skin, if there's a good one that will eliminate the slipperiness. I've searched a bit, but haven't found any good solutions yet. Anyone suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, but please don't suggest cases of any kind. I have a good leather belt holster already that the phone fits in perfectly, and adding a wraparound case of any kind would be redundant, and also would prevent the phone from fitting in my current case.
Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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Actually, I think I found a solution, thanks to a thread on the Android Central forums. Stealth Guards is apparently giving away all their screen protectors away for free for a limited time. You pay only the cost of shipping, which for me was $2.85, and the protector was originally $14.99. It's actually a full body protection skin, not just a basic screen protector. I'll probably just use the part for the back, and not mess with the front screen protector part at all. Here's the link:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-fascinate-full-body-protection.html
Note that they have free protector kits for most all the popular phones available right now, and if you like their Facebook page, you could win prizes (such as iTunes or Best Buy gift cards) on the way to 1000 likes, and after they top 1000, they'll hold a drawing to give away a new 6th-gen iPod Nano.
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THANKS!!! Just ordered one for me and one for my girlfriend... I didn't want to add a case, but this will keep our phones looking fancy!
hey this looks really cool. can you let us know how this works out after you get it? i was just at the bar the other day (you know how when ur holdin a cold beer and ur hands get wet) i was like god this phone is slippery
I got full body invisible shield.
I removed the SP and got realook because i didn't like the rubber feel on the screen.
But i left the back piece on it makes the back feel allot better and gives it a kind of rubbery feel and reduces finger prints and also helps protect from scratches
It and makes the over all phone feel solid.
Thanks for the link. Picked up 2 of these for my phone.
Thanks for the link too, got one for me and two coworkers. Hell of a deal even if it's mostly crap. I just want it forthe back cover too. Way too slippery.
I'd like it if Seidio's innocase for this phone just protected the back/sides and left the front alone. I like the soft touch on those...
Even my HTC TP2 had a soft tough battery door stock.
Oh dang, I forgot to reply back to this. I got my Stealth Guard as expected (just an envelope in the mail, almost thought it was junk mail at first). Sadly, there NO instructions (except for a YouTube video on their website, which was a joke), but after digging up some info online, I washed and dried the battery cover, sprayed it with some slightly soapy water, and applied the skin. I rubbed out most of the bubbles fairly easily, and as others have said, after 2-3 days, all remaining bubbles and odd-looking film went away, and if not for the ridge at the edge of the skin, you wouldn't know it was on there. Oh, I did have a bit of trouble getting the corners to stick down to the curved corners of the battery cover, but I kept working on them, and they did eventually stick as the water started to dry up a little. So far there's no evidence of peeling or anything.
I do have to admit that it's not as grippy as I expected, but it is some better than the bare surface, and should prevent the back from getting scratched up, which I was starting to see evidence of, even with careful treatment of the device. I'm undecided if I'll ever apply the front piece or not at this point, but seeing how clearly the back piece applied, I wouldn't expect it to affect visibility at all.
I ordered another one of these for my brother-in-law's Droid Incredible, and would recommend them to anyone else as well, unless you want to try a different brand, in the hopes of getting an even grippier surface for the back side. But I think that for a mere $2.85, you really can't find a better deal anywhere.
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Well, I ordered the Verizon / OEM, "kickstand" hard case in hopes of a good solution for the slippery back. Looks like this case only covers the back and sides of the phone and leaves the front untouched which is what I wanted as far as a case, and it looks quite thin too. Plus, it has a kickstand built in which I really wanted since my TP2 had a sliding/tilting screen. The back of this case is grooved with like a patchwork pattern so I'm sure it's a lot grippier.
Verizon wants $20 for them, but I got it for $10 including shipping on eBay! I'll post back how it is when I get it, but I think it's the best solution i've seen.
Have the kickstand case & it's pretty good. It also has 4 raised "feet" at the corners on the back which give it some speaker clearence when flat & act as friction points for your hand or loose pocket. The kickstand is a good alternative for a desk cradle & makes utilizing the alarm clock easier.
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Bulky cases like that don't work for me. I use a belt holster case that I picked up from Best Buy, and any other protector case would make it bulky to put into the holster. That's why this stick-on protector was attractive to me, as it adds no unnecessary bulk. But that's just my preference. If you prefer a hard case, you'll get no argument from me.
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I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
suzook said:
I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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I'd do that if they made some with a matte finish.. Where did you order them from? Just curious..
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Directly from the VZ site....I am gonna experiment with one...Im looking for a sort of rubber spray paint...If i can find one im gonna spray it.
Maybe with the white fascinate coming out at best buy I can buy the white back. Looks nice.
Ok, got the OEM/Verizon Kickstand case in and the $2 Stealth Guards films. The kickstand case is THE solution for the battery door IMHO, but I got both mainly for this reason. Mini review of each:
The Kickstand case, I got from eBay, for $11 shipped w/ tax (just search for "fascinate kickstand"), which is half off the in store price you'll find. It is THE solution to the slippery battery door IMHO, and the best case out there right now. The case has a slight rubberized / soft touch finish, and has a grip pattern in it, which makes it much easier to hold onto. It's quite thin, except for a bump caused by the kickstand, which is leveled so the phone lays flat, by some "feet" on the back. That slight bump I actually like, because I can easily tell which way the phone is oriented in my hand without looking at it. It provides nice protection to the sides and corners and back, so I think it will provide added drop protection. It fits very tight, I wouldn't expect it to come off ever. What I really like, is that it barely protrudes above the front of the phone at all, it adds a very slight lip at the sides, and that's it. This keeps the phone quite flat/thin still and doesn't change how you'd interact with the screen at all. The slight lip should help protect the screen though. All the cutouts are excellent in positioning, and provide nice "cover" for the side buttons against accidental actuation.
Probably the nicest thing of all which I didn't expect, is that the Kickstand works in both Portrait with the phone vertical, and horizontal in landscape, due to the way they positioned the kickstand on the back. It works great - this takes care of one of the things I missed from my Touch Pro2 (the tilting screen). It also has a tensioner, which allows you to tweak the angle in horizontal/landscape a bit because it's "stiff". For the $11 I paid for it, it's worth every penny and seems quite solid/well engineered for the price.
Only downside I see is that it's a bit tougher to take the battery out of course..
The Stealth Guards films are better than nothing, but not much grippier than stock. They come with just two films, front and back. Application and clarity is similar to other "invisible shield" type products. Not a very good screen protector (orange peel, tiny bubbles, not crystal clear), Steinheil is WAY better, but they don't have them yet for our phones so I'll use this in the mean time. Also, they cover the light/prox sensor at the top of the phone, which I found made the automatic backlight adjustment sorta freak out and switch more often than it should (probably because the protector is relatively thick and not crystal clear) - I cut a tiny window out around them with a razor blade and that fixed the issue. They shipped in an envelope, inside another envelope, I ordered 3 sets for myself and friends, and every one came with wrinkling/damage. Fortunately the films are very durable so the films themselves were unharmed - it was the paper backing that was wrinkled. Still, they could of reinforced the envelope with a little cardboard.... Also they come with no instructions or packing at all, just bulk/oem packed. Still, for $2 they were worth it, but not worth much more than that.
suzook said:
I just ordered 3 brand new covers directly from VZ...They are only $3 bux each...Ill just replace them when needed.
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How did you get them for $3? It says they are $5.

Seidio Innocase VS Ebay Cheapo Cases

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I will be comparing the seidio innocase to 2 cheap cases i got from ebay.
There are enough seidio innocase reviews out there so I am not going to waste my time with that. What I want people to get out of this is that some cases they sell on ebay are actually good in build quality and even can go head to head with some of the more expensive cases out there.
Here is the picture of all three cases
To eliminate confusion I will name the two other cases. The case with a bar the runs across the phone over the samsung logo will be call "Bar" case and the one with the triangle cutout for the camera will be call (you guess it) "triangle" case.
My first impression of all 3 cases is that they cover the phone very well from all angles
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Bar
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As you can tell the lever of detail is better on the seidio innocase but considering price ($20-$30 for seidio vs $5-$7 for the ebay ones) and the fact that all of them protect the phone well I wouldn't mind sacrificing the detail for the price.
Probably the most important question is whether the case affects the sliding mechanism or not. I can say that the Seidio and the Triangle cases do not in any way affect the sliding mech of the phone, however I can not say the same for the bar case.
Lets talk about each case individually
First the Bar case
Overall feels very solid on the hand yet very soft and smooth (rubberize), I would even say that if feels stronger than saidio but I think that is due to the fact that its a little thicker than the saidio case, whether that is a good thing its up to you to decide. I like the cutouts at the top of the phone, somehow it makes the phone look better, I can not say the same for the bar at the bottom, as you can see it gets in the way of your thumb when truing to press the captive buttons. On the back of the phone it has the cutout for the speaker the camera and the flash, the important feature about the back is that it protects the camera by leaving a gap between the lens and the top of the back cover so that when you set down your phone on any surface it wont actually make contact with the lens. The seidio case does a better job at this as you can see in the following pictures. Sorry for the blurry pic but I had to use some dumb phone I had laying around.
In every other feutere I would say the saidio and the bar cases are the same.
The Triangle Case
First I would like to point out that I bought the glossy case and later found out that they also had the rubberize version of it, I would chose the rubberize version and so should you because the glossy one feels like it would slip off your hand easily.
Overall the case feel strong, I would say it feel just as strong as the seidio but not as strong as the bar case. The case also seems to be thinner than the seidio (on the back piece) case but not by much. I like the fact that the top part of the case does not cover anything but the small bezel of the front of the phone just like the seidio
Triangle
Seidio
On the bottom piece you have a cut out for the speaker and one big triangle cutout for the flash and camera, Again it covers all sides very well just as the other do, the only downfall of this case is that it does not protect the camera as you can see on this picture
My recommendations would be if your on a budget or have multiple epics in you family and want a quality case at a good price buy the triangle case, if you have the money to spare and want a little more detail buy the seidio, but what ever you do stay away from the bar case unless you don't mind the intrusive bar and the faulty sliding.
I was on Amazon picking up a couple of other accessories for the Epic the other day and decided to snag a cheapo case just to try it as well. I actually ordered the one you referred to as the 'Bar' case. But in reality I was actually shipped the 'Triangle' case (and I'm glad that's what I ended up with as I didn't even notice the bar across the front when I ordered it.) I used the link below:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003I8H0B8/ref=oss_product
Considering I only paid $3 for it (including shipping) I'm surprised at how nice it is, at least initially. It has the soft touch rubber feel which I love and didn't add a lot of bulk which I was worried about coming from the TP2. Another benefit is that it helps make it a lot less likely I'll accidentally bump the volume/camera buttons (like I'd already done several times.)
My favorite aspect of it though is that it gives the phone a good bit more rigidity. While the Epic never felt cheap or flimsy, I was a little unaccustomed to having a phone feel that 'loose' after coming from the rock solid tank that was the TP2. Having the case on eliminates virtually all the slight wiggles/flex I was experiencing previously and also make the slider mechanism flow more smoothly and not 'pop' quite as harshly.
The only drawback I'm seeing thus far though is that it won't work with the Samsung desktop dock. I'd gotten spoiled to coming home and having a dock to rest my phone in. But given Samsung's odd decision to put the charging port on the top it looks like I may have to either just go back to a regular charging cable or wait it out for some 3rd party dock options anyway.
do you have a link to a triangle case on ebay? all i see are bar cases
weef said:
do you have a link to a triangle case on ebay? all i see are bar cases
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XDA's not allowing me to post a link but search ebay for item number 160493347179. I'm pretty sure it's that. Check that seller's store for multiple colors and also matte (look for "rubber" in the title) finishes. Just ordered a black rubber one myself.
I think I have the bar case. I got it as part of a 6 item package from Ebay for $7.99. It seems pretty good, except I would rather have a case that does not cover the front surface at all (like the Seidio cases). The cut-outs are right except that they missed the LED light on the front. No issues with the slider either. I think I'll be pretty happy with it until I find a nice case, maybe the Seidio Active X.
As for the other stuff I got from ebay, the USB computer cable seems fine, but the wall charger makes my touchscreen go crazy. I haven't tried the car charger, but I don't have high expectations for it. The screen protectors I'm not using since the Epic has Gorilla Glass - hope it's as scratch resistant as I think.

Tech21 Classic Mesh Case for Note 4

So I picked up this case at a Verizon store this afternoon. I paid 39.99 minus 25% as I get that discount through my work. I have to say, this case is VERY nice. Adds very minimal bulk and if it works like advertised, should add decent protection. Here are some of my observations:
-The camera is recessed enough that if you lay the phone down on its back, it will not scratch the lens
-The buttons functions very well. Meaning they have good response and feedback through the case
-All of the ports and holes line up perfectly. The mic hole on the left is slightly bigger (oval shape, sort of) so this fits the Verizon version as well. That is the version I have.
-The hole around the camera/flash/pulse meter is plenty large so it will not interfere with the pulse meter function thing
-Not at all a lint magnet. The opposite as a matter of fact
-Does show fingerprints but not a huge fingerprint magnet
-IMHO, has the perfect amount of grip. Slides in and out my pocket nicely
-Edges are raised (I would say 1mm) so if you lay it down screen side down, the screen will not scratch (not sure how it will work with a screen protector though. I don't have one installed so I don't care.)
This one will definitely be a keeper. I also have the OEM S-View case and like it a lot, too.
Hope this helps if you are thinking of getting one.
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I'd be happy to add them. How do you add them? I don't see "attach pic" button or anything. Maybe a dumb question. Is it the attach file button?
Depends on app, not dumb at all. Here's how you do via tapatalk.
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OK, I think I managed to get pics attached. See my OP. I am definitely not a photographer.
It's a very nice case. They had them in store when I went looking for a case for my phone, but opted to go with the original Samsung case instead.
I have one, very slim, nice feel, not sure about the orange inserts protecting against drops though.
Mine was $34 in store, I couldnt take my spigen tough armor any longer.
The heart rate monitor works (my tough armor didn't work, other had better luck). It fits with tempered glass screen protectors.
Its a tad hard to get off though, to change the battery out
Did they have the clear version?
No love for the Tech 21 case.
I have had a tech21 case for just about every phone both myself and my wife have had. Both of us are kind of clumbsy and we have never had a ding, or crack, or broken phone. Those little orange strips really work! Twice I even accidentally threw my phone and it went skipping on pavement about 15 feet (I was running while holding the phone and it hit my knee and went flying). Not a single scratch to the phone, although there were some good ones on the case. I'm waiting for the case to go to amazon at a much cheaper price since I don't get 25% off
Tech21 Classic Tactical
I have the same case, but in all black, so the orange strips don't show. Really snug fit. Waiting for my tempered glass screen to come. Will report if case interferes with screen protector. Does anyone else have a Tech21 case with wireless charging hooked up? Does it work thru this case?

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