I just received my Otterbox commuter case. It seems like a great case made very well. Worth the $42 which includes shipping and tax. It's a two piece case, thick rubber with a hard plastic exoskeleton and it comes with a screen protector. It fits nice and snug, all holes are in the right spot and it will protect that nice camera that sticks out of our phone. I work in a body shop and take my phone with me on my quad so I need something durable but I don't want anything too big. I feel this is the perfect case for me.
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I just received my Otterbox commuter case. It seems like a great case made very well. Worth the $42 which includes shipping and tax. It's a two piece case, thick rubber with a hard plastic exoskeleton and it comes with a screen protector. It fits nice and snug, all holes are in the right spot and it will protect that nice camera that sticks out of our phone. I work in a body shop and take my phone with me on my quad so I need something durable but I don't want anything too big. I feel this is the perfect case for me. View attachment 1941248View attachment 1941251View attachment 1941253
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The Galaxy S3 case looked great but the buttons were nearly impossible to press with zero feedback. It was also very slippery. How are those items on this version?
The design looks like the buttons should work better.
The buttons work great. No problem. It feels great, slick enough to slide out of the pocket but not too slick to slide out of your hand
Edit: my fingers do hit the lip at the bottom pressing the home button and soft keys but it's not horrible. I prefer the protection nyself. You can still hit those buttons without any problems
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Amazon has the black in stock and Otterbox.com has the white now
looks like its bubbling your screen protector.
I'm curious to see if it fits with a glass screen protector.
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waiting for delivery of the same case...
I had the otterbox commuter for the Motorola Atrix and it was awesome.
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looks like its bubbling your screen protector.
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No its not bubbling my screen protector. I got a couple pieces of dirt under it. At least they are on the sides but I plan on getting a better one anyway. The one that came with the case has a rainbow effect in certain lighting
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I'm curious to see if it fits with a glass screen protector.
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I've never had a glass screen protector. How are they? Do they protect better than the norm?
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This is on the Sprint web site, I wonder if the stores carry them.
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I've never had a glass screen protector. How are they? Do they protect better than the norm?
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I just got my first glass screen protector the other day, and it's fantastic. I'll never use plastic again.
Here's a thread with a list of glass protectors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260486
And here's my quick review of the one I got: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264242
I got mine on 5/9 at bestbuy for $38 total. Girl said it just came in a half hour before I did. I love this case. Buttons are easy to push and it fits perfect. Also already dropped my phone a few feet on concrete and it did what it's supposed to. Love it!
Wondering does the case block the speaker when laying flat on a table?
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Wondering does the case block the speaker when laying flat on a table?
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I havent listen to music like that but I hear my alarm go off in the morning just fine
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Looking at the back the case does have a little lip on the top of the speaker opening so the sound does come out good. Which explains why I hear my alarm clock so well every morning.
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The Commuter IMHO has always been better than the Defender.
Unless you must have to have a holster.
IMHO the biggest flaw in the Defender for S4 is the cover for the USB charging port. It creates a bulge in the bottom of the surrounding rubber. The Commuter has hard plastic on the outside, I've always liked that better. The only Commuter case I did not like was for the Note2.
This case is even better than the one for the S3 which had ridiculously hard resistance on button actuation. There is more resistance than say a TPU case or Speck Candyshell, but it's not hateful. The finish on the plastic is also less boutique looking in that you aren't afraid of putting it down and getting it all scratched up and looking like a ragged shop broom in a week. That's my biggest gripe with the Candy Shell cases! Otherwise they are my second favorite.
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The Commuter IMHO has always been better than the Defender.
Unless you must have to have a holster.
IMHO the biggest flaw in the Defender for S4 is the cover for the USB charging port. It creates a bulge in the bottom of the surrounding rubber. The Commuter has hard plastic on the outside, I've always liked that better. The only Commuter case I did not like was for the Note2.
This case is even better than the one for the S3 which had ridiculously hard resistance on button actuation. There is more resistance than say a TPU case or Speck Candyshell, but it's not hateful. The finish on the plastic is also less boutique looking in that you aren't afraid of putting it down and getting it all scratched up and looking like a ragged shop broom in a week. That's my biggest gripe with the Candy Shell cases! Otherwise they are my second favorite.
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just picked the commuter up today from BB.
great case overall.
button feedback is not as good as trident kracken series.
it isnt as "grippy" as id like it to be.
still a keeper.
bought a leather belt holder. specifically designed for s4 + otterbox commuter.
link here:
style #
1)
http://www.amazon.com/Horizontal-Magnetic-Otterbox-Commuter-Radiation/dp/B00C30XCH8/
2)
http://www.amazon.com/Horizontal-Magnetic-Otterbox-Commuter-Radiation/dp/B00C30XF20
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I've had the commuter for a week now and love it. I received my Mime screen protector today and have it installed, the commuter fits flawlessly around it.
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Just got my White Commuter from Amazon. Was hoping to wait for one of the blue ones but I already managed to get a nice scratch on the side so I didn't want to risk it.
Case feels and looks good. Seems like it could take a pretty good drop without any trouble, and I really like the cover for the USB and headphone jack.
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Hello
A few days ago I received the Otterbox Commuter case for my HTC Desire ..
And I want to publish my review on this case .
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The Commuter Series Case comes in three layers :
Silicone case
Plastic cover
Screen Protector
* Design -
It looks much better from pictures I saw on there web site (www.otterbox.com) .
The case isn't more thick from the TPU Case .
* Quality -
High quality of materials .
There is a big quality difference between this case between 1-5 dollars cases on eBay.
* Protection:
The case feels good in hand .
Protection of three layers as I mentioned earlier
Silicon covers all ports (charging / USB and headphones) it's good thing against dust and moisture.
Silicon is higher from the screen so you can put the phone on the table without danger to the screen. Same thing about the camera , The silicone hard plastic gives you the possibility to put the phone against the back of the device without any damage to the camera .
Anyone who wants better protection than that (though in my opinion do not have to) you need to search for Otterbox Defender Case .
* Price:
Case costs $ 34.95 (without shipping) and you can find this case on - www.otterbox.com
- Advantages and disadvantages in Case that I found so far
Strengths:
Case with three layers -
A screen protector, silicone and hard plastic.
Silicon coverage covering all ports , something that I think is very helpful against dust and moisture.
Coverage isn't really thick .
Very easy to press the volume buttons, power button, something annoys me in TPU was hard to press the power button.
Weaknesses:
One small thing that annoys me is the dust on the accumulates up and down the exposed silicon area (because it's not hard silicone, also it has advantage and disadvantages).
Can be cleaned with a transfer finger on the dust or air.
This is an excellent Case . And this is the end result of my impressions from the Case :
Protection:
4.5 out of 5
Design:
4.5 out of 5
Price:
4 out of 5
Total
4.5 out of 5.
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Hope you enjoyed my review
Thanks!
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No one liked the review?
Looks nice! I rather prefer sleeves, but might buy a case for my Desire some day just to make sure it doesn't get any nasty damage .
I don't like this case because (from the pictures) it doesn't protect Desire right where is more fragile - edges.
EDIT: Or it does? :/ It seems like it has 2 covers (rubbers + plastic?)... cannot see really good.
i have one of these. agree 250% with your review. nice job btw. good pictures.
i have had one problem. ive taken the case off and put it back on so many times that the hard plastic cracked and the soft silicone tore a little. but its all gravy still works wonderfully and you cant see the cracked plastic or the tear. plus, i think im going to talk to my accessory vendor or otterbox about replacing my ****. they probably will.
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I don't like this case because (from the pictures) it doesn't protect Desire right where is more fragile - edges.
EDIT: Or it does? :/ It seems like it has 2 covers (rubbers + plastic?)... cannot see really good.
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Yeah It's 2 layers Silicone case + Plastic cover and It also protects the edges .
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i have one of these. agree 250% with your review. nice job btw. good pictures.
i have had one problem. ive taken the case off and put it back on so many times that the hard plastic cracked and the soft silicone tore a little. but its all gravy still works wonderfully and you cant see the cracked plastic or the tear. plus, i think im going to talk to my accessory vendor or otterbox about replacing my ****. they probably will.
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The materials seem high quality. I think it never will happen
Thank for your comments
Good review. Been rocking one on my Desire for almost a month. My one beef is how slick the hard plastic shell is. It needs a bit more grip to it. Other then that, great case!
How about screen protector
I ordered one commuter case,
And olsa Zagg shield on my desire, What do you think about peeling the old zagg shield ?
The hardcase is a bit too slick. Great review though!
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How about screen protector
I ordered one commuter case,
And olsa Zagg shield on my desire, What do you think about peeling the old zagg shield ?
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If you don't have any bubbles on your ZAGG screen protector Do not install the otterbox screen protector . Save it until you will have problems with ZAGG .
I can't tell you anything about Otterbox screen protector because I'm using right now Martin Fields screen protector
screen protector works well. No complaints from me
Ive been using this case since the day it came out. I'm a truck and coach/heavy equipment mechanic and its held up quite nicely to the abuse it sees every day. I wonder if the Defender is that much better.
Roscopcoletrain said:
Good review. Been rocking one on my Desire for almost a month. My one beef is how slick the hard plastic shell is. It needs a bit more grip to it. Other then that, great case!
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LMAO I totally agree. I went to grab mine, slipped off of the counter top of the sink in my bathroom, and dumped right into my toilet. Fished it out very quickly, phone was fine. well protected thanks to my case. but that sucked!
I had my case in the end. It's ok but it's not stylish as it seems from photos. It's screen protector is easy to install but it's size a little small i think. Case is bulkier than it seems also. But i think it's one of the best in the market. I'm thinking about that Jet black gel cases.
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I had my case in the end. It's ok but it's not stylish as it seems from photos. It's screen protector is easy to install but it's size a little small i think. Case is bulkier than it seems also. But i think it's one of the best in the market. I'm thinking about that Jet black gel cases.
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It's not too bulky in my opinion , It gives very good protection relative to his size.
Getting used to it and it Feels better.
I totally agree. I only use otter defender. Size over protection is livable. Dropped mine the other day off a 14 ft ladder and she just bounced no damage what so ever. Can't see using anything else. And defender has protector built in. Bonus.
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This is the case if you want protection and not a bulk one.
I lost my phone the last sunday in a snowy park and after 3 days under the snow I found it!
It's in excellent form. Only a scratch on the screen protector because of an iceberg
It was a miracle , I was ready to order a HTC desite hd .
Thank you HTC thank you otterbox
I ordered the Seidio Active X case the day it was released and just recieved it today. I originally purchased the Innocase Surface II when it came out but soon returned it. While I liked that one for the most part, I didn't like the power button/volume rocker cutouts and the phone was also a little loose in the case. I ended up purchasing one just like it at Best Buy (Platinum case) to last me until the Active X release. I can vouch for the shock protection because the first day I had it on the phone, I dropped it on pavement when getting out of my truck; no damage to the phone whatsoever, and barely scratched the case.
The Active X covers up both buttons and makes it much easier to operate. It fits perfect (doesn't cover up the speaker like another case, haha.) While the Innocase is a hardcase, the Active X is silicone with a plastic exoskeleton which I think will offer the same protection. It also has finger grooves which make it easier to hold. The only con that I can think of is that it may attract more dust than the innocase due to the silicone but I haven't really noticed any yet. So far I love the case, best one I've used so far. Now for some pictures...
Platinum (Innocase) on the left and Active X on the right
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The Active X is just a tad thicker than the Platinum but not too noticable once it's on the phone
The Active X is made of 2 pieces. A silicone wrap and a plastic exoskeleton
Front view with phone
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Active X in the holster
Good write up.. Please be sure and let us know how bad or if it attracts pocket lint.. I see you got the holster with it, will you be using that or putting it in your pocket?
It looks real good..
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Good write up.. Please be sure and let us know how bad or if it attracts pocket lint.. I see you got the holster with it, will you be using that or putting it in your pocket?
It looks real good..
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Thanks! I usually just use the holster at work/around the office.
I've kept it in my pocket today and I do notice it holds on to pocket lint a little, mostly on the silicone edges of the phone, not on the rubberized plastic back. Not a dealbreaker for me because the lint is easily wiped/blown off.
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Thanks! I usually just use the holster at work/around the office.
I've kept it in my pocket today and I do notice it holds on to pocket lint a little, mostly on the silicone edges of the phone, not on the rubberized plastic back. Not a dealbreaker for me because the lint is easily wiped/blown off.
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looks like i'm going to have to go ahead and order one of these. Looks way better than the otterbox... Which I now have 2 and they're supposed to be sending me out my 3rd whenever it's revised
This looks like a winner to me. Maybe I'll buy this since I don't have warranty or insurance, and the oem case isn't gonna cut it.
Rockin' DJ05, Minimal Icognito, Clocked at 1.3Ghz
just placed my order, used XMAS15 for 15% off... I just thought AFTER i hit purchase, I hope this case fits in my car mount like my otterbox does...
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just placed my order, used XMAS15 for 15% off... I just thought AFTER i hit purchase, I hope this case fits in my car mount like my otterbox does...
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Lucky you...the discount promotion started the day after I ordered mine. Hope it works out for you...I'm loving mine!
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Lucky you...the discount promotion started the day after I ordered mine. Hope it works out for you...I'm loving mine!
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that sucks.. I was trying to order the case and holster seperate and use XMAS20 which is supposed to be valid until 12/31 but it said it was expired??
Did you notice the holster in the bundle looks different than the holster sold seperately for the Active X?
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that sucks.. I was trying to order the case and holster seperate and use XMAS20 which is supposed to be valid until 12/31 but it said it was expired??
Did you notice the holster in the bundle looks different than the holster sold seperately for the Active X?
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I didn't notice but I just looked at their website and you're correct, the holsters look different. I ordered the combo and they were packaged separate; not sure why they would sell 2 different holsters for the same case.
I have noticed one thing while using the holster that's a PITA. Removing the phone is no problem but putting it back in is a little difficult. The spring clip is tapered so you can slide the phone into the holster. The clip is so tight that it pulls the silicone away from the top of the phone if you try to slide it in. Sometimes I have to lift the spring clip with my finger just to get the phone in the holster.
Not a huge deal but just a little annoying. I'm hoping it just needs to be broken in a little, if not I might be contacting Seidio.
Not trying to be real picky but it doesn't seem to work the way it was designed to.
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It's an optical illusion. The picture of the holster separately was taken at an odd angle. This case is smaller than the Otterbox Commuter, so should fit in a car dock the Otterbox fit in. I've ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200w car dock that I am hopefully I can use with this case, with slight modification. I love this case, BTW. Very happy I waited for it to come out.
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It's an optical illusion. The picture of the holster separately was taken at an odd angle. This case is smaller than the Otterbox Commuter, so should fit in a car dock the Otterbox fit in. I've ordered a Garmin Nuvi 200w car dock that I am hopefully I can use with this case, with slight modification. I love this case, BTW. Very happy I waited for it to come out.
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do you use the holster? do you have any problems with the hinge as reported above?
Please let us know if the Garmin mount works.. That'd be great
I've used the holster a couple times. I lift the hinge with my index finger as I push the phone back into the holster. Never occurred to me to try just pushing the phone back against the hinge to force the hinge up and out of the way. Yeah, I checked it, not a good idea. That may work with a hard case, but (as the original poster noted) will not work with this case. Not even an issue I would have noticed, though.
I don't expect to use the holster much and only got it due to the 20% off promotion on orders over $50. I got this case over the Otterbox because it is thinner and I intend to keep my phone in my front pocket. I'm not having issues with lint either as the silicone is more like synthetic rubber.
I love the look, feel, quality. Highly recommended. I found myself holding the phone way over my head to take video over the crowd today, something I would never have done before. The size, shape, grippy materials - it's not just how it's protected if you drop it - it's that you feel like it won't slip out and drop now.
Note that only the phone's back cover is on the case, so the 2 pieces of the case are not together as well as they would be with the case on the phone. I was just documenting alignment.
do you feel like the silicon lip makes it hard to hit keyboard buttons on the edge of the screen?
Yes, I do. It is especially an issue dragging shortcuts between homescreens as I get right to the edge of the screen, hit the lip, and drop what I meant to drag to the next screen. The silicone-rubber lip doesn't cover the screen at all, or even come within a mm of doing so (it stops about halfway between the edge of the glass and edge of the actual screen). But to hit the edge of the screen with the tip of a typically fat finger requires pushing the silicone-rubber over a bit. It is an annoyance, but I have been able to accomplish everything I've set out to do without removing the case because this lip is soft silicone rather than hard plastic. I considered trimming it back a little with an exacto, but I suspect the silicone-rubber would no longer stay against the phone as well if it did not extend over the glass as much to provide tension due to the reduced circumference of the edge.
so has anyone had the holster come broken? mine works great, except the positional lock that the holster is supposed to have doesnt work, and there is visible damage to the plastic washer that holds the belt clip to the actual holster. annoying, i just got it today!
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so has anyone had the holster come broken? mine works great, except the positional lock that the holster is supposed to have doesnt work, and there is visible damage to the plastic washer that holds the belt clip to the actual holster. annoying, i just got it today!
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no, i used mine one day and it just ain't me...
Got mine today. Love the look and protection. Does anyone feel like the rubber polymer is slippery? I might return just because it feels so slippery to the touch. Maybe I can treat it with a surfactant or something to change the feel.
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Got mine today. Love the look and protection. Does anyone feel like the rubber polymer is slippery? I might return just because it feels so slippery to the touch. Maybe I can treat it with a surfactant or something to change the feel.
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The bottom part will become loose over the next couple days. That's the reason I returned mine.
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Deciding between an Active X and an Otterbox Commuter... which one should I get? I've been able to find them in different places for about the same price so I pretty much need to know which one is better.
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Deciding between an Active X and an Otterbox Commuter... which one should I get? I've been able to find them in different places for about the same price so I pretty much need to know which one is better.
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I've got both and personally, I like the seido better.. I like the looks and the way it feels
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so which is it? spigen is the one i'm going with. i also like the look of the otterbox
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Don't know the brand but this is my favorite, they haven't released thes4 brand yet
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Loyal Diztronic user and have my S4 wrapped in one right now. Very sleek.
I have always liked the Incipio Dual Pro cases particularly the button feedback on those. But, it makes the S4 look like a brick.
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Loyal Diztronic user and have my S4 wrapped in one right now. Very sleek.
I have always liked the Incipio Dual Pro cases particularly the button feedback on those. But, it makes the S4 look like a brick.
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oh yes ive seen that version of incipio. i like cases with the hard outter shell and the softer rubberized inner shell. thats the reason i bought the slim armor! slimmer, sleeker looking, and still great protection!
When I had my iphone I always used SPG cases so pretty sure I will be getting them again for S4
im a fan of the cheap $3.50 soft rubber cases... i got one on my s3 since last sept. dropped my phone probably 3 times on bare cement from 2-4ft height and not a single scratch on the phone. not to mention no screen protector..
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Received the Rearth ringke slim today. Nice materials, but took it off after 5 minutes and put diztronic back on. The s4 looks blacked out with it on and handles better than the Rearth.
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I would highly recommend the Incipio DualPro case, or really any of their cases. I have the DualPro and I loved it the moment I pulled it out of the box. Very smooth feel to it, but very sturdy as it comes with a rubber like case that goes on first, and then a hardened case that goes on top of that. It's not bulky like most dual protection cases, it doesn't add a whole lot in weight, can't tell at all honestly. For $29.99, it's a great case for a great phone! If I had to get a case other than the DualPro from them, I would recommend the Frequency case, just a typical TPU case, but also a great product.
I'm obviously new at posting stuff on here, so I can't post a link to their site, just go to incipio.com and I'm sure you guys can figure it out from there
I prefer Trident for my main case. I have one on my S3. It really protects well & looks cool. I'm also giving spigen a shot.
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Casemate toughcase. Had it on the SGS2, 3, and 4. Have yet to run into an otterbox guy that didn't switch after comparing. What does that tell you?
I just picked up the Dante Red - Neo Hybrid case by SGP. I think it its a beauty!
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as usual I choose sgp my fav case, metal slate looks cool..
I just got the I-blason armadillo for my gs4 it was 9.99 on amazon. There wasnt much to chose from as most cases where sold out or not available yet. Using the case today ans so far no problems and fit is good.
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Otterbox Black Defender
Got the case yesterday. Absolutely stunning quality. The S4 is easier to hold while using the phone and gaming. Case itself seem to have good fit and it has no potential gaps for dust or dirt sticking between the phone and the case. Also the screen protector is amongst the best there is, it just aligns perfectly and the feel of the screen is pretty much as without it.
The only con for someone would be the size, but for me in need of a case that really protects while on a motorcycle and in the garage, this is it!
I will order the Glacier (White / Gunmetal Gray) version when released also.
I think my choice is pretty obvious, although we sadly are not in your poll
I personally love SGP's screen protectors. However, I've bought their cases numerous times in the past only to be disappointed. They have a very talented CAD guy that makes all their products look specular, but the quality was just not there when I actually got the cases themselves. That said, I have not used their S4 cases yet.
I wonder why they go by SGP if their name is Spigen. Shouldn't it be SPG?
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cfn87 said:
Received the Rearth ringke slim today. Nice materials, but took it off after 5 minutes and put diztronic back on. The s4 looks blacked out with it on and handles better than the Rearth.
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Best post I've read all day :good:
Trident Aegis Cases
I always get these cases as I think they are the best overall quality for protection and its not too bulky like the otterbox. Had on my S2, S3 and just ordered one off amazon for like 19 bucks. Cant beat that! my s2 and s3 are still in mint condition cause of that case!
Casemate Tough cases
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krabman said:
Casemate toughcase. Had it on the SGS2, 3, and 4.
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The same here. I was not a case fan (making slim devices so bulk or useless protections actually) but after my GS3 took a light hit with shattered screen, I found only a hybrid (soft material with hardened shell) case should be the way to go. After a few hours on forums and YT review, I ordered a Tough.
Has a good grip, feels really tough (didn't tried a 200€ crash test though) even if the soft layer collects dust, it's not as bad as silicon shells and the phone don't get stuck to the pocket when you grab it.
Then, still owning my brave & tough S2 (not so easy to break one, what it endured!) and before stock went down, I bought one for it. Nice one.
Then I went for a GS4 and already had its Tough cover when I received it.
Because of the GS4 design, Case Mate had to lessen the lip/edge around the screen and to cut off the hard shell over both side buttons but all is nicely done and never clutter face buttons (as it sometimes happened with S3) nor affects the screen sides touch.
Because of the straight frame, more rectangular GS4 design, I feel it less bulky in the front jean pocket than GS3 one that had to come around the pebble bezel.
Urban Armor Gear w/ Fly Grip on S4 (still fits Smart Dock), rocked the Aegis on my Note 2 prev
I rock the trident kraken ams case. Awesome protection and good price. One of my favorite featured is being ablr to take the kickstand off and put on a windshield mount or the bike mount. They have like 8 diff accessories to attach to the case.
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So i ordered this case on Saturday and received it today. It's made from a hardshell polycarbonate with soft rubberized surface. First off let me say that this case looks amazing, it's pretty thin and it has a decent sized lip for some protection against drops. Still I will be switching to my UAG case anytime I'm going to be drinking. I tested how the speaker sounded when place on its back and it does muffle the sound a bit. The cutouts are very precise so if you are going to be using any kind of headphones/chargers bigger than the Oem ones then this is not the case for you. Also, the power button seems to be a bit stiffer than previous cases I've used on my S4. Not too stiff where you have to press really hard but just a bit stiffer. Volumes are nice and easy to press. Overall very nice case and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice thin case with some decent protection. Now if you're going to be like me and turn into Mr. Fumbles when you're drinking then make sure you have a backup case for those times.
EDIT: Just received and installed the Iloome tempered glass screen protector. The phone still fits perfect on this case. Although I'm a little worried if this case will slowly peel off the glass as this case fits the phone pretty tight and it's a little hard to remove the phone from this case.
EDIT 2: Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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And just for comparison, next to Slim Armor and UAG case
Link to case
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BJ...ect=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=gs4accessory-20
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Just ordered one!
I've owned this same case for about a month now. I only got the S4 this week though. This case is amazing on it. I have the white GS4, I wanted a clear case with the white lining on it, but the cost is close to 2.5x as much as the tinted case with the grey lip. I chose the tinted case like the OP has. I give it a 9/10, although there is nothing I can complain about with it.
I got one too. I love it. So how is the glass screen protector holding up?
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I got one too. I love it. So how is the glass screen protector holding up?
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Pretty good, but I am constantly switching from the Poetic case, to my UAG case, to my Slim Armor case. So far no sign of it peeling off the tempered glass.
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Poetic do an Atmosphere with a screen flap for the ip5, I'd like one of those for the s4.
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I've owned this same case for about a month now. I only got the S4 this week though. This case is amazing on it. I have the white GS4, I wanted a clear case with the white lining on it, but the cost is close to 2.5x as much as the tinted case with the grey lip. I chose the tinted case like the OP has. I give it a 9/10, although there is nothing I can complain about with it.
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Search on ebay. I picked the clear with white lining for my white s4 for $9 shipped the other nite.
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USB Cutout
Is the USB cutout large enough for USB cables that are not stock Samsung (i.e. Palm Pre, HTC) I have those for my car and at work and I can't use them while the Neo Hybrid is on my device.
CHUUZE said:
Is the USB cutout large enough for USB cables that are not stock Samsung (i.e. Palm Pre, HTC) I have those for my car and at work and I can't use them while the Neo Hybrid is on my device.
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Nope, the cutout is exactly the same size as tbe the charger that came with the phone. So if yours are bigger than the stock it's not gonna fit.
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I also just bought this case, and got it in the mail today. So far it seems like a pretty decent case, and I really like the look of it.
I also ordered one of the metal battery covers, and have it installed, with this case over it. The metal battery cover does add a bit of weight and a little more bulk, but this case fits perfect. One thing though, the USB cutout on the case got raised up slightly, so it is a really really tight fit to get the stock USB charger to plug in, but the case stretches just a bit and lets it go in just fine.
Here are a few pics I took earlier.
Does it of metal brush ? not clearly on the photo...
My mine gripe with this case is the clear/frosted look. It looks pretty bad on the blask mist, otherwise it was definitely worth it. You can find the same case for cheaper though. Luvvit, minisuit and boxwave all have it.
Any pics of the Poetic Atmosphere Clear/White case on a white Galaxy S4?
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Any pics of the Poetic Atmosphere Clear/White case on a white Galaxy S4?
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I don't have pics, but here's a video with the white S4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybraXQ6VQg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I picked up this case for my white s4 yesterday and love it!! Super thin, good raised lip for screen down placement.
For 9 buck on Amazon this is a sweet case!!!
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Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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Just an update, I decided to use this case today. Well i noticed it was kind of peeling off my Iloome tempered glass. I noticed two bubbles on the top of the screen and immediately took the case off, bubbles disappeared. Installed the case again and bubbles reappeared, seems as if these don't play too nice with tempered glass. And the iloome is one of the thinner ones (.26mm)
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im using the same case with tech armor glass and it doesnt cause this, but it looks like the glass its just on the edge of the case, bought several good quality cases and i keep coming back to this case, im in love with it.
Ive had this case for about a week now and love it! Slim fit and texture is great. Works well with my Qi chargers as well.
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I bought and found it very slippery so it went back....
Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.
Yes, transparent cases are perfect for our smartphone, more than Note 7!
Im also looking for a case for my Note. I honestly dont even care about drop protection, I just want the absolute thinnest possible, nice looking case to protect it from scratches, thats it.
Bonus points if it has port / hole covers as well as full button coverage.
Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!
vibrantliker said:
Always use them!
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Seriously not sure why people don't mention them more, the texture is amazing and if you are into slim cases they fit great.
The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
If you guys have the cases please post pics and if you know where to find please post links.
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The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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I just took a peek at both the cases I like the ringke slim for all around protection. The curve sides look really nice purchasing one now. This may be what I was looking for.
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Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....
bonerp said:
Ringke do an Air version too which I've just ordered....
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Hmm. I have a spigen crystal and they look almost identical when you get it take some pics if possible. The problem with my spigen case is it has rigid edges and the grip factor is gone with this case.
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sure. I find spigen aren't quite as thin as they imply in reality. I used a ringke on my note 5 and it was just a tad smoother and thinner than spigen.
I have an olixar gel case that really has that barely there feel imo. You need to like/not mind gel material though, it feels good when you hold it (grippy) but I can imagine people thinking it looks to cheap on their fancy phone.
Perhaps this is a bit more look than feel but I think the Obliq Slim Meta cases do a good job. It helps that they copy the color of the phone I suppose
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTUwMFgxNTAw/z/694AAOSwsTxXjq9F/$_57.JPG?set_id=8800005007
(I also really like the look of the metallic back)
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Bear motion, black. Looks great and as thin as they come with some awesome texture.
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Always use them!
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I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.
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I have always used them too. But their current Note7 case provides ZERO screen protection. If you lay the phone down on its face, it will rest on the glass, not the edges of the case. They are aware of the issue and are considering a re-design. They didn't have much of a choice since the edges of the screen curve down giving them less room to protect the device.
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Seen that as a problem also. Not good for these phones.
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teegunn said:
The Ringke slim case is super thin like the bear motion, but it gives some protection. It covers up to the display and barely makes the phone any bigger at all.
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This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:
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Everyone is stating the phone feels great without a case. What do we do buy cases day 1 and eliminate that feel. I feel I take off my spigen crystal case just to feel the phone daily. At this point just about every case for the note 7 has been purchased.
If your phone with case has a similar feel to to holding your actual phone please post pics and where you bought it from links are welcome.
Remember the phone has to feel like it was naked that's the goal of this thread.
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CaliCase will be exactly what you're looking for. It will hands down be the thinnest case available when it releases. They're working on it and it's what I'm waiting for. Nothing else comes close.
Dmac1984 said:
This was the first case I bought for my Note 7 had one for my S6 Edge + and it was my daily driver, It went on my Note 7 smooth aside from it feeling like it was going to scratch the hell out of my bezel, but loved the fit and it felt great. Didn't like how it mashed and scraped against the buttons because the case has button cutout, and lastly first time i took it off (not easy!) I was sick to my stomach because I thought for sure my bezel was going to be gnarled up (luckily it wasn't, but I feel like over time it would be with this case) and I easily broke the tiny bit of plastic between the volume button cut-out and where the screen begins. So I give this case (unfortunately) a thumbs down. :crying:
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That stinks you've had problems with the Ringke case. So far I have had zero problems. Nothing has broken, the case hasn't caused any scratches on the back or bezel and I have even dropped the phone twice on concrete with not issues. That being said, this case does not take the shock of the fall like a TPU case so it definitely doesn't protect from falls as well. And while it does have a small lip raised above the screen on the top and bottom, the sides do not have a raised lip, the just come right up to where the bottom of the curved edges on the side are. But yes I can lay the phone face down and the screen does not touch. Maybe we have a slightly different case? Here is the one I am using:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GIUICP...lid=1QWYMV1QYZ7KH&coliid=I23GCWTOJEPN9E&psc=1
I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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I just received my N7 two hours ago and am now looking for the slimmest case possible. I don't like cases that covers the buttons, I like using the actual phone buttons.
I have this case for my S6E and really wish there was a similar one for the N7, it's the best thing ever since it only snaps to the corners and keeps the phone's edges free:
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Maybe this?
https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-...sbs_107_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=ZEJCBYS7XY05RD8PCR1C