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[Review] Luvvitt Armor Shell Case

http://www.amazon.com/LUVVITT®-Abso...=1368893798&sr=8-1&keywords=luvvitt+galaxy+s4
Found this great little case. It has a soft silicon inlay and a hard carbon fiber like outer case. The outer layer feels really soft and smooth texture that feels amazing. It's the same texture as the Rearth ultra slim line cases if you have had one. It offers great protection but doesn't sacrifice too much aesthetics. It's one of the best looking cases I have tried. It's a great marriage between Otterbox's protection and Spigen's beauty.
I have a MIME Ghost Glass protector on it's not an issue at all. The inner silicon layer sits just on the outer edge of the MIME. All ports are cut out perfect.

Review - Seidio Convert vs. Trident Aegis vs. Incipio Dual Pro

I went a little case crazy the last couple of weeks. I have had the Seidio Dual Pro since I purchased the phone in June, but have been looking for something more substantial. I tried the Otterbox Defender and returned it a day later. The lint and hair that gathers under the plastic screen was driving me nuts. If it was not for that and the creaking of the case when held firmly, I would have kept it and my search would have been over.
The Incipio Dual Pro is still my favorite as far as comfort. It is a simple dual layer case with a very thin silicon inner layer and a nice grippy outer shell. It slips in and out of pockets easily, but provides the least amount of protection. The lip is very shallow and provides just enough clearance you will not scratch the screen face down.
The Trident Aegis is in between the Incipio and Seidio regarding protection. It also follows the traditional setup of a silicon inner layer and hard outer case. It is noticeable thicker than the Incipio. The protective silicon layer is nearly twice as thick and the corners are heavily reinforced. The lip is also a bit deeper. I liked this case, but wanted something that felt more substantial; similar to an Otterbox, but without the screen.
So today my Seidio Convert arrived, and it is perfect for my needs. First off, it comes with two cases and a holster (the holster only works with the heavy case, but you can order a thin holster separately). The first case is the Seidio Surface. It is a snug fitting plastic case that is lined with a felt type of material. This case snaps together from the top and bottom and feels very secure. The grip is excellent. I work in many different conditions and grip is very important to me. I have dropped several phones over the years when my hands get sweaty. I have no worries with this one. I feel the protection is close to that of the Incipio Dual Pro.
When you need that extra level of protection you convert the Surface Case by adding a very heavy thick rubber silicon layer over the top of the Surface Case. Then clip on the plastic outer backing that holds everything together. The three layers combine to offer a level of protection that exceeds the Otterbox Defender, in my opinion. The lip is very deep. There is no way anything can hit the screen if you drop it on a floor or sidewalk. The holster is very high quality. They redesigned it a couple of years ago and have added a lock to ensure it stays in the holster. The only thing I would change is the pin they use on the clip. I would have preferred a metal pin over the plastic one. The icing on the cake for me is the built in kick stand. I video chat with my kids every day when they get home from school and the stand works perfectly for that. The stand is built into the surface case so you can use it both ways. The other unique feature I have not seen before is the cover for the camera. A rubber flap protects the lens and then folds back and clips into the case when you want to use the camera.
The larger heavier cases take a little getting used to, but the transition was no more difficult than when we all moved from small screen phones to the Galaxy S4, and the added protection for me is worth it. I hope this mini review is helpful for someone. I will try to add pictures this weekend if I get a chance.

Tank case armored case with kickstand

I picked up this generic case called Tank series, and it's a two-piece case with a outer hard plastic shell and a inner TPU layer. There's a kickstand attached to the back, works pretty well. The S5 feels pretty secure in this case, so I would trust this case if I dropped my phone to protect it well. Looks aren't the best but it is a rugged case and looks the part. For the price, I am happy with the amount of protection I get with this case.
http://www.amazon.com/Exact-Series-Rugged-Protective-Samsung/dp/B00IRL1NT6

[Review]Case-Mate Naked Tough Case for Note 4

Case-Mate Naked Tough Case for Note 4
I started with Tough line for Galaxy S2: a dual layer case from high quality polycarbonate slid cover and a full cover internal TPU lining. It was a really tough case resisting to any impact and still alive, 4 years later. You could be safe with the device dropping from anywhere. Then, 2 years later, the Tough case for Galaxy S4. The back polycarbonate cover got a bit lighter with much less ma terial at the phone edges, bottom corners and around the hardware buttons. It still provided a good protection, despite being more vulnerable at the edges only protected by the TPU lining.
Now, 2 years later, I got the Naked Tough case for Note 4. It is a real deception. Bye bye the dual layer protection. The back cover is cheap plastic instead of the polycarbonate. The internal TPU cover is replaced by a semi-hard plastic lining around the phone edges. There is no significant shock absorption that can be provided by such a hard plastic material. The back cover is a completely flat surface that provides no grip. The edges protecting the screen are that semi-hard plastic, also with a completely flat and slippery surface. Either holding the phone in hands or taking it from a table, you must be careful to avoid it slipping from your hands. Finally, the back camera is not protected and gets in contact with the surface where you put the phone. Expect no protection to the camera lens in case of a fall on the back side.
I looked at the 50 bucks CARBON ALLOY CASE model: seems the dual layer protection is also absent and there is no mention of a TPU internal lining. It is probably the same semi-hard useless plastic.
On their web site, they also censored my review to their product!
Negative:
- expensive for a plastic case
- no soft TPU material to provide shock absorption
- flat and slippery surface providing no secure grip for the phone
- back cover is a cheap plastic material
- back camera lens is not protected and gets in contact with the surfaces where you put the phone
Positive:
- the buttons and connectors are perfectly aligned with the case openings
Recommendation:
I don't recommand case-mate line any more, seeing the way they are going...
The samsung geniune case has none of these flows

Supcase UB pro vs otterbox defender?,Which one better for protection?

I'm torn between the two. Can someone please provide input.
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i bought the otterbox defender returned it and got the unicorn beetle pro. i like the UB more but i believe it wont be as protective, the otterbox encases the phone in hard plastic then wraps with rubber, while the UB has a front plastic clipped to the phone then rubber for back half that wraps over the front plastic. in severe drops the rubber will still deform and allow for flex, the otterbox has the "exoskeleton" over the phone that gives it rigidity then the rubber outside for shock absorption.
However i returned the otterbox because i had issues with the power button not working correctly, and i didnt like the screen protector. i decided that the few times i do field work outside the office where i would need a protective case did not warrant the $59.99 purchase price over the $17 unicorn beetle.

I have both and I prefer the UB pro more. Feels better. I got a screen protector and slapped it on and used the UBPro. It's was perfect. No edges came up or anything. Ultimate protection.
Otterbox is decent but the gap between the screens killed me.