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Screen Protector?

Just wondering if you use one or not on the GS3. My first GS3 didn't have one on it, and it magically gained 3 large scratches in the screen (always was left in a pocket alone, nothing else). I had one on my 2nd GS3, but I am now on my 3rd (2nd one had dead pixels) and wondering if I should just rough it out without one, or get one again.
Also if you got one, where from, and how do you like it?
Thanks

I got one from my bro so i dont know what brand it is. But i can tell you it came in a pack of like 3 and it sucks. Rainbow affect ruins the screens potential. Look like its kinda snowy and the feel isnt nice
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I'm using the SGP Ultra-Nano, and its awesome, comes with 3 in the package, I've used 1 so far, it does have light scratches on it now though, cost about $12 on amazon.

None here. A month in so far without issue *knock on wood*
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i had one on for a bit, took it off though.

This is the best one by far although the SGP is very good also:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/spectre

MGK645 said:
I'm using the SGP Ultra-Nano, and its awesome, comes with 3 in the package, I've used 1 so far, it does have light scratches on it now though, cost about $12 on amazon.
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After looking at this, I think I will buy some. Thanks for the recommendation!

Screen protectors are more trouble than their worth in almost all cases. If you manage to get it on without putting absolutely hideous bubbles on the screen, then you'll be left with something that just makes the screen "rainbowy" and terrible looking. Second skin doesn't do this but then it makes the screen rubbery and grippy feeling, not smooth like it should be. Protectors also seem to enhance fingerprints making them highly visible. Scratches? I wouldn't worry too much about that with gorilla glass 2 - http://youtu.be/wT8xI4PEU8c

My wife's has two small scratches already.
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jamesklyne said:
My wife's has two small scratches already.
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Hmm just surface scratches? Visible when the screen is on?

Gorilla glass 2 isn't as durable as gorilla glass 1.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnwwz0nyOno&feature=player_detailpage#t=314s
Well this guy's doing some ridiculous stuff and no problems. Just sayin. Minor scratches are to be expected from anything. Screen protectors to me are annoying and take away from the experience of the device.

Zagg invisishield HD for me
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I've used the SGP Ultra Nanos and don't like them. Within a month quite a lot had peeled away from the phone. I think this is going to be an issue with all thin film protectors that the industry seems to prefer with this model (slightly curved display surface).
I purchased an XGear Spectre and really like it. It's a tempered glass surface. Very easy to mount and hasn't peeled or scratched despite subjecting it to the same rigors as my previous SGP Ultra Nano. Nor do I expect it to peel in the future because it's pretty think (0.4 mm) and rigid. Apparently it's think enough that it doesn't fit all cases (I don't use a case). The field of view is essentially unaffected and the glass has excellent optics. At $35 with shipping, it's definitely more of than investment than thin film protectors, but I consider it a good value given the advantages.

I got the ones from samsung at the verizion store when i got my phone (the first day they had them or second)
The dude put on the first one for me and still looks great barley tell its there and its custom fit to phone
Price tag is 14 bucks but he gave it to me and it did go on very nicely no bubbles or discoloring

I don't use one, I'm just careful not to put anything in the same pocket that could scratch it

Same I use the one from the Verizon store 12 bucks, it didn't effect the viewing, it's a dry install and almost no bubbles when done, and you get 3.
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I put on 20 of the verizon ones everyday. Done correctly there are no bubbles, no lint and hold up well. Seeing all the hideous home jobs applications, the glossy texture of zags and the anti glare versions I can see why they get a bad rap.
I wouldn't go without one.
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yeah, i've got a plain clear verizon one on mine.....actually it was the Cellet Screen Guard..just took it from my store. i put a million on a day, too, so i'm really good at it. i never ever get bubbles or dust. just gotta know how to do it!
also, you guys getting the grainy and rainbow effects, it's because you're using anti-glare protectors. they suck. the clear ones are better.

Hulk0069 said:
Gorilla glass 2 isn't as durable as gorilla glass 1.
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Could you elaborate?

Rearth Ringke slim REVIEW

Hey guys,
I got the chance to review this case and made the video as usual. It is very thin, very light, however I am not comfortable leaving the top and bottom exposed.
Here it is! If you have any questions please just let me know
http://youtu.be/KIRwjBtI7L4

Just slapped mine on, like the raised corners for face down safety but agree the front of the top and bottom are pretty exposed. Nice fit and what I was looking for though. Nice review
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whiel i like how slim it is. on mine, even with it face down, it'll wobble and it seems the screen is still touching because it slides soo easily like it does without the case.
the case without the phone doesn't wobble and it doesn't slide easily. maybe i have crooked one? doesn't feel like it though since there's no squeaking with the case on.

Just got mine and I'm liking it a lot, all we need is a case exactly like this one but covers the top and bottom as well, but yea this one is very nice
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Odd I put mine face down in the dark and can see light all the way around except the corners. I am fairly positive it's not touching screen. The second case I got isn't as good of a fit though it is loose on the volume rocker side.
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I've had mine for a week or so.
Pros:
Thin
Light
Cons:
Moves around too much directly over the volume controls. Not enough material there to be stiff enough so it tends to flex in that area.
There's an annoying ridge around the edge closest to the screen. Sort of like a line for the mold used to form the plastic. This makes it feel cheap.
I've got the "Ringke Fusion" case on order and hoping I like that better. If so, this one may be going back.
-Brett.

I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?

esskayy said:
I was just wondering...to address the 'top and bottom bezel uncovered' issue, could we not apply one of those full body shield protectors, i.e those that protect the sides? Or would the case not fit with that on?
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That'll protect from scratches but not from impact
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I have this case and love it. I don't like to put cases on my phones but wanted to protect the glasses back so I got this. Protects the back while barely being noticeable, which is perfect for my tastes.
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Got this case a couple days ago in white. So far so good. Thin and low profile. Dropped the phone yesterday, hit the corner and not a scratch or crack on the phone.

To those who have this case on, is it a snug fit or kind of lose? I'm asking because I just received the Spigen SGP Slim and it has a lose fit. Like you could shake it softly and feel the phone sliding around..kind of disappointed and if the Ringke Slim is snug, then I'm considering ordering that.
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Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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cisland said:
Mine is fit, and I actually have hard time taking it off the phone.
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Man..I knew I should of ordered from Rearth instead since I had the slim case for the Gnex...thanks for the response. Haha
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probably the tightest snuggiest case. IT's a b*tch to take off. Can nick the phone w/my fingernail trying to remove the case hence why I've been rocking it naked the past week..

Correct fitment is pretty tight . but I think this also makes it barely noticeable
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Thanks for the responses...went ahead and ordered me one. That spigen ones crappy IMHO..good thing I have a buddy that's gonna take it off my hands for the amount I got it for
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waiting for mine
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Best case I've ever owned. And I hate cases.
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I got my navy blue Ringke Slim (version 2) this morning and although the fit is superb and getting it back off if a challenge i am a little cheesed off that "soft touch" doesn't equate to grip like it would on a Case Mate Barely There.
Great case but i am tempted to put my 95p S Line jobbie back on.

Cheapo case back on and the Ringke Slim sold on, it needs to be more grippy.

Incipio Dualpro hard shell case with silicone core

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Not a fan. The silicone is flimsy and our doesn't really cover the lip of the phone that well. Horrible case imo
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I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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It's a minimal dual layer, I have one for my gs3, as well as an otterbox. The otterbox has more protection but you gain mass and heft. I like the incipio because it is slim but still offers good protection

I actually had this one on my phone and was paying for it in the store but I scrubbed the purchase before I could even check out. I think it looks really nice and will probably give good drop protection, but the flimsy silicone would drive me crazy. When you push the side buttons the silicone would buckle. The silicone in the top and bottom didn't fit snugly. JMO. Like I said I looked the way it looked. It was the brushed aluminum dual pro shine with black silicone. Just not snug enough of a fit for me.
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Lint magnet, returning tomorrow.
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I saved my phone from a 6 ft fall right onto the hard floor.I guess some people just dont know cases.
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I have had this case on my S4 since I got the phone thru verizon, about 10 days . Black on black. I wanted a slim case with decent drop protection. This was a good compromise. The soft inner core does over lap on to the front of the screen a bit, wich is good as I can lay the phone face down without damaging the screen. The soft rubber inner core does attract lint where it is exposed, but I expected that.
so far I am happy with the case. But, I have not dropped it .....yet...:laugh:

Greg1964 said:
I have one that I bought from tmobile and I love the case I accidentally dropped my phone from 3-4 feet and it saved my Gs4 totally. Nice case I just meed a screen protector any recommendations?price is no problem. Thanks
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Zagg Invisi shield ftw.
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[SF COATED] SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S4 Case Protective S View Cover

UPS just dropped this off 5 minutes ago. My first impression is that this is the best case for the gs4 for people who want a cover style case. This is the case that Samsung should have made for the gs4. It definitely mimics the curves of the gs4 very well. It has generous port openings that looks to even fit third party adapters. It also has the it blaster port opening. The headphone opening fits all of my headphones such as the vmoda m100, audeo phonak pfe232 and velodyne vpulse. The hinge is made of plastic but this case definitely feels high quality.
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Pr...3911394&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=spigen+sg4+view
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My recommendation.... Buy this case immediately. It can be broken down into 3 different styles of case.
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i have the regular spigen slim armor case and love it. they make quality stuff

I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case

bayniner said:
I have the white version of this case and completely agree with everything you said , highly recommend this case to anyone looking for a flip/sview case
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This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.

daihung1 said:
Can you flip the cover backward so you can hold the phone nicely? If yes, are the camera and flash still exposed? Thanks.
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Yes you can fold it back all the way. The screen on the case exposes the camera. If you want the camera totally unblocked, then hold the cover halfway open.
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actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view

eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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dee32181 said:
Im not sure of how it would clip on clothing. If its in my pocket then it is closed. Its only open when I want full screen access.
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the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush

dee32181 said:
This is the first case I had for the gs4 that I have been totally satisfied with.
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Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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eyecon82 said:
the hinge ..not the clip.....
the hinge sticks out just a little bit, so if there are any lose threads in your pocket ,or suit jacket, it will pull at them
I wish they could have made the hinge more flush
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The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Mine gathers a lil lint but its not nearly as bad as the silicone from otterbox cases or untreated silicone. It wipes off very easily.
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I prefer the case having the clip todue to the fact that it keeps the case closed. I dont use my samsung s view case due to the case flapping open.
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zeroxg4 said:
Got the black one yesterday and loved the way it looked but shipped it back immediately. I thought "smooth black" would actually feel smooth but instead its kind of rough and almost sticky. Dust and lint immediately stuck to it before I even got the chance to pocket it. The texture was similar to the way the inner casing of otterboxes used to be (after enough complaints about dust and lint sticking to it they finally changed the material to a smoother, more dust free material).
Based on the reviews it seems like that white model is different? If so I may go for that instead. Otherwise the case is pretty slick.
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Yes I have the white model and it has a gloss finish
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eyecon82 said:
actually, im not a fan of that clip thing on the cover and how the hinge sticks out...makes it catch on clothing when removing from pockets
So i just use the normal samsung S-view case with the Spigen backplate for the s-view case
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Sa...=8-4&keywords=spigen+samsung+galaxy+s4+s-view
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I have both the spigen sview and the samsung sview with the spigen cover, the samsung and spigen combo Is nice but the case would constantly open in my pocket due to lack of latch and their for was draining my battery, with the spigen sview dont have to worry about it opening and it looks alot nicer and offers more protection, ive had mine since release and it have never once gotten cought on anything

Mine should be arriving this week. I cannot wait
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dee32181 said:
The hinge barely syicks out. I havent had any problems with it catching.
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it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket

eyecon82 said:
it's the 90 degree angle that gets caught on things..sometimes..so i made a habit of putting my thumb on it before taking it out of the pocket
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Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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dee32181 said:
Im not saying you didnt have problems. I am saying I havent had any. I appreciate your input though.
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Just noticed you have a screen protector and a flip cover!
Paranoid much?
Seriously man, ditch the screen protector. It takes away from the screen beauty and screws up the tactile smoothness between your finger and screen

Anyone using the diztronic case and can give a review

I had a diztronic case on my iPhone and loved it but not sure how the fit on the s4 is like. Preferably if your using any of the tempered glass screen protectors. Thanx
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ahfu25 said:
I had a diztronic case on my iPhone and loved it but not sure how the fit on the s4 is like. Preferably if your using any of the tempered glass screen protectors. Thanx
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I'm pretty sure there are a few reviews on the diztronic case around here. I have it and like it. But no tempered glass protector. Just a std oleo-phobic one. I use it with the OEM wireless charging back and it fits perfectly. But I'd still be afraid of dropping it on a corner of the phone for fear of breakage. I do think it would protect it in a face first fall though.

ahfu25 said:
I had a diztronic case on my iPhone and loved it but not sure how the fit on the s4 is like. Preferably if your using any of the tempered glass screen protectors. Thanx
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I've used the Diztronic on my past 3 phones, S2, S3, and now S4. The S4 version is a *bit* sturdier than the older models, but by no means it is an armor style case. The plastic formulation is a bit firmer basically. Good solid fit, keeps the slim profile, haven't dropped this one but my older phones both survived multiple drops with them. S4 version has covered buttons, where the S2/S3 had open buttons. I think I prefer the open button style, but it just may be that I got used to it. Only had the S4 version for about a week so time will tell. Still, very good value at <$10 on Amazon typically.
Still working on a screen protector. I had really good results with the stock AT&T one on the S3, I bought it just to have a cover while I figured out what I really wanted, but liked it so much I kept it on the phone. The ATT S4 protector is a different model, iFrogz I think and I don't care for it, so am on the lookout. Was leaning towards the gas t slim, but reports of it not laying flat make me think I should just stay with a normal flexible type cover.