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This case shipped from Jison, another manufacturer of leather cell phone cases. The smell of the case was familiar. Genuine leather just like the Jison Executive Folio case I reviewed. With a price coming in under 10 dollars, I was surprised to see 1 and 3 star ratings for the product on Amazon.
It came down to durability for those customers. They claimed that the leather was coming up after extended use. I’ll keep the case on and do a follow up if it falls apart.
My initial thoughts about the case is that it will suit business oriented people really well. It looks great. Active or clumsy users might want to spring for something that offers more side protection though as this is basically just a flip cover.
Oh and no issues using QI wireless chargers with this. Not a lot of protection on the corners naturally. Just take a look at the design. Slim and leather.
Link: http://bit.ly/I0q89h
Looks good and dirt cheap. I hope it's not gonna fall apart in a week....
The EVO 3d I'm using as a temp while I wait for my 4 is small enough to comfortably put in my pocket. My Note 2 was not. and the 4 is bigger...
I have been a fan of the Seido Surface cases in the past but the one weak point is the belt clip.
I've broken so many of them that it's ridiculous. I went through 4 holsters in 2 years on my Note 2 alone.
And I do not even want to add up the holsters on prior phones..
I need something metal that can take a small bump. I'd like a semi thin case like the surface but the holster has to be strong.
Can anyone recommend a sturdy clip on holster case?
Have you thought of moving to a leather holster case? I was in the same boat until I went to a leather combo with a metal clip.
MrBigKid said:
The EVO 3d I'm using as a temp while I wait for my 4 is small enough to comfortably put in my pocket. My Note 2 was not. and the 4 is bigger...
I have been a fan of the Seido Surface cases in the past but the one weak point is the belt clip.
I've broken so many of them that it's ridiculous. I went through 4 holsters in 2 years on my Note 2 alone.
And I do not even want to add up the holsters on prior phones..
I need something metal that can take a small bump. I'd like a semi thin case like the surface but the holster has to be strong.
Can anyone recommend a sturdy clip on holster case?
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i got chu right here brah
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/otterbo...lack/9169135.p?id=1219398153801&skuId=9169135
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I have tried some holster cases but they were either to clumsy to retrieve and store from quickly , or the clips were terrible like the rest.
Since I have never owned an Otter box I cant speak factually, but they have always seemed so bulky and the poly clip looks the same as the rest. Are the clips actually more durable compared to say the Seido clips?
There pretty much the same I've broke a few Otterbox's also….. Check out Turtleback Holster Leather Case fits Samsung Galaxy Note 3 without a Protective Case, interior fits 5 7/8" X 3 1/4" X 3/4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9LM2VW/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_zlcnub0RDDPV2
Although they're not yet released Seidio has several models available w/ holster.
http://www.seidioonline.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-s/9431.htm
I love the Seidio case/holster combos! (Specifically the Surface with Holster) My past two phones, however, have been the slip case/holster combo sold in the Verizon store for around $24.95. The reason I went with those is two-fold: It was available right away when I purchased the phone, and it is just slim and protective enough that it doesn't make my large phone into a gargantuan phone.
My Note2 in either an otterbox defender or trident aegis case lives in one of these. It's quite adjustable. Normally I have the retention strap removed unless I know I'm going to be in odd locations and I think it may fall out, though I'd have to be upside down for that to happen, but I've found myself in that position for work sometimes... I've broken every plastic clip from three different vendors, so this was the strongest holster I could find. Pretty sure I'll break before it does.
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My Note2 in either an otterbox defender or trident aegis case lives in one of these. It's quite adjustable. Normally I have the retention strap removed unless I know I'm going to be in odd locations and I think it may fall out, though I'd have to be upside down for that to happen, but I've found myself in that position for work sometimes... I've broken every plastic clip from three different vendors, so this was the strongest holster I could find. Pretty sure I'll break before it does.
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What is the lanyard/cord for at the top? It looks easily removable but wondering what purpose it serves.
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What is the lanyard/cord for at the top? It looks easily removable but wondering what purpose it serves.
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These are actually made for two way radios like military and police carry, so the strap is to keep it in place.
Seidio Surface Combo (Case and Holster) due to ship 10/23
The Seidio Combo case and holster are up for pre-order and due to ship on 10/23. I've been using one for my Note 3 for a year with no problems. Slim fit and stays put until you need your phone!
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm
LeadDawg said:
The Seidio Combo case and holster are up for pre-order and due to ship on 10/23. I've been using one for my Note 3 for a year with no problems. Slim fit and stays put until you need your phone!
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm
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Thanks for this:good: been looking for something like this, I ended up buying this cheapo one for about 6 bucks on ebay for the time being that works pretty well but the case looks ugly.
LeadDawg said:
The Seidio Combo case and holster are up for pre-order and due to ship on 10/23. I've been using one for my Note 3 for a year with no problems. Slim fit and stays put until you need your phone!
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm
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That link doesn't state it's for a Note 4 but the fact that it's a preorder leads me to believe it is although when you navigate to the Note 4 page on Seidio's website almost everything states "under development".
http://www.seidioonline.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-s/9431.htm
Other thing is Best Buy sells a comparable case made for them by Seidio for $20 less but they don't have them in stock yet. BB calls it a Platinum Series.
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That link doesn't state it's for a Note 4 but the fact that it's a preorder leads me to believe it is although when you navigate to the Note 4 page on Seidio's website almost everything states "under development".
http://www.seidioonline.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-4-s/9431.htm
Other thing is Best Buy sells a comparable case made for them by Seidio for $20 less but they don't have them in stock yet. BB calls it a Platinum Series.
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It does say for the note 4 in the description if you scroll down a bit.
"The SURFACE™ with Metal kickstand is the right case for those who want a slim case with functional features, such as a metal kickstand. Familiar features, such as our soft-touch coating and slide-in design, enhance the look and protect your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Slip the case into a secure spring-clip SURFACE™ holster for the ultimate carrying solution for your Samsung Galaxy Note 4."
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It does say for the note 4 in the description if you scroll down a bit.
"The SURFACE™ with Metal kickstand is the right case for those who want a slim case with functional features, such as a metal kickstand. Familiar features, such as our soft-touch coating and slide-in design, enhance the look and protect your Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Slip the case into a secure spring-clip SURFACE™ holster for the ultimate carrying solution for your Samsung Galaxy Note 4."
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Yes, I missed that. Since it's not on the Note 4 page do you know if they have a release date for the Convert Combo somewhere on their website?
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Yes, I missed that. Since it's not on the Note 4 page do you know if they have a release date for the Convert Combo somewhere on their website?
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I have no idea. Maybe someone can give them a call or shoot over a email asking about the convert cases for the note. I'm more into slim type cases because I think it just looks more clean and I don't like the extra bulk, I usually don't drop my phones.
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I have no idea. Maybe someone can give them a call or shoot over a email asking about the convert cases for the note. I'm more into slim type cases because I think it just looks more clean and I don't like the extra bulk, I usually don't drop my phones.
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I called them last week and they said there was no ETA for the Convert combo. I noticed the Surface has the release date on Seidio's Note 4 webpage and I look at it daily so I'm hoping the Convert combo gets a release date soon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MP3OWVI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3RZJ9YYQ3ASDK
If it doesn't I'm going to order the above case as it's the only one I could find with covers for the mini USB, S Pen & headphone ports with a holster but it doesn't have a kickstand. Amazon shows an ETA of 10-27 in my shopping cart so I'm holding off ordering it hoping the Seidio will become available in that time frame.
Now the other problem with the Seidio is apparently no one offers a tempered glass screen protector that covers the flat portion of the screen without the halo effect.
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I called them last week and they said there was no ETA for the Convert combo. I noticed the Surface has the release date on Seidio's Note 4 webpage and I look at it daily so I'm hoping the Convert combo gets a release date soon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MP3OWVI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3RZJ9YYQ3ASDK
If it doesn't I'm going to order the above case as it's the only one I could find with covers for the mini USB, S Pen & headphone ports with a holster but it doesn't have a kickstand. Amazon shows an ETA of 10-27 in my shopping cart so I'm holding off ordering it hoping the Seidio will become available in that time frame.
Now the other problem with the Seidio is apparently no one offers a tempered glass screen protector that covers the flat portion of the screen without the halo effect.
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I was looking at the supcase also but it's the bulk that bugs me.. The note is already a big phone... I'll be using this ebay case plus clip until I get a seidio.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-B.../371164711314?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:1120
Not really a bad case... Just needed a belt clip for my note cuz I carry 2 phones, cigarettes, lighter, Chapstick, keys and wallet on me all the time lol. The only flaw with the ebay one is that it's not very pretty, but I'll choose that over a bulky case any day.
Coolboys32 said:
I was looking at the supcase also but it's the bulk that bugs me.. The note is already a big phone... I'll be using this ebay case plus clip until I get a seidio.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Black-B.../371164711314?ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:1120
Not really a bad case... Just needed a belt clip for my note cuz I carry 2 phones, cigarettes, lighter, Chapstick, keys and wallet on me all the time lol. The only flaw with the ebay one is that it's not very pretty, but I'll choose that over a bulky case any day.
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I've got to get something soon as I'm deathly afraid of dropping this expensive phone and damaging it. Actually I wouldn't have minded waiting another month or so to get the phone so I could have had the case beforehand but the $200 trade in deal was too good to pass up. A case with button covers is much easier for me to use too as I'm always accidentally touching the side buttons and I can grip the phone better.
Anyone know of a case/holster combo that is not gigantic like the Otterbox? I usually buy the one that verizon sells, but it hasn't been available this time. Gotta have this phone on my hip rather than in my pocket.
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Anyone know of a case/holster combo that is not gigantic like the Otterbox? I usually buy the one that verizon sells, but it hasn't been available this time. Gotta have this phone on my hip rather than in my pocket.
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http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm Dosent get any better then this holster although expensive. IMO
dallastx said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung...-kickstand-combo-black-p/bd2-hr3ssgt4k-bk.htm Dosent get any better then this holster although expensive. IMO
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I was just about to ask when I saw this at the bottom of the description.
" This product is NOT compatible with the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4."
They are working on it though. Looks like a really nice case.
I ordered the Seidio Surface and it's supposed to be delivered Friday. Reasons I ordered it are 1) immediate availability 2) can make it into the Convert model with the add on kit when available 3) has a hoster & 4) the kickstand.
With that said, I think the Surface case by itself is way overpriced and underfeatured. It doesn't even have covers for the side rocker switches let alone flaps for the headphone jack & mini USB port. Who's kidding who for $40 for the case alone? I don't mind paying for high quality but at the same time I want good value and if I wasn't going to turn it into the Convert model I wouldn't even have considered it.
Seidio does have a 15% discount code it's TREATS15 and it's valid thru 10-31.
I looked at the Seido cases and the whole surface vs convert thing is a little confusing. Will it cost you $50 more to add on the Convert kit when it is available?
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I looked at the Seido cases and the whole surface vs convert thing is a little confusing. Will it cost you $50 more to add on the Convert kit when it is available?
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The first layer of the Convert is the Surface. The Convert add on kit costs $30 and you get the rugged skin that covers the Surface & the exo-skelton & the holster. So it is $10 more to do it that way than to just order the Convert Combo plus it comes with their Ultimate Screen Guard which does not come with the add on kit. But the Convert Combo & the add on kit won't be available for about a month and I'm not going naked until I can order it. Hence I ordered the Surface so I'd have at least some protection in the meantime.
If you want a holster the Surface uses a different one than the Convert.
That's always the problem with a newly released phone, the cases take awhile to catch up. The Surface is the 4th case I ordered and the only one that was shipped. The other 3 orders were cancelled. When I can order the Convert add on kit I'm also going to order their Quest car mount, it needs the Convert add on kit to work. And I will be asking Seidio for a courtesy discount for the extra cost to do it this way.
So it looks like Seido is good about working with their customers. Hmmm...
But you end up with a holster and case that is similar in size to an Otterbox?
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But you end up with a holster and case that is similar in size to an Otterbox?
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I would say the Seidio Convert is probably very similar to the Otterbox Defender in size. I've never actually seen either. Both are maximum impact protection cases. What I like better about the Seidio is the fact it doesn't have a built in screen protector so you don't have to go through the trouble of removing it to use a tempered glass one and the kickstand. Other thing that makes me leery of Otterbox is I've read a lot of reviews that state over time the Otterbox becomes loose.
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Other thing that makes me leery of Otterbox is I've read a lot of reviews that state over time the Otterbox becomes loose.
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This was definitely true when I used it on my Galaxy S3 and Droid Razr. They were good about sending a replacement but still...
I'm thinking about going with just the holster clip and going naked, are there any screen protectors that will cover the whole phone and edges. ??? This phone is to sexy to be in a case. I'm tired of cases.
I've got a Spigen Neo Hybrid case for my Galaxy S6, and after chucking on a tempered glass onto the front + back of the phone, I just can't keep using the case (the feeling of the phone in my hand is too damn nice).
I've been trying to find a good leather sleeve for my phone, and I've found a few of them below:
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- Etzy Leather Case from JACCET
- Senacases Heritage Ultraslim
I was wondering before I make a purchase (learning towards the senacases one), if anyone has had experience with leather sleeves with their phones before and can recommend a brand/make.
Just looking for a slim leather sleeve with no tags of any kind (branding tags to the sides or magnetic clips at the top).
I have used these pouches from iGadgitz for a number of years on my S3. I also purchased the Neo Hybrid (I like it a lot) as well as the iGadgitz from Amazon. It's a bit tough to get the phone in/out at first but it will stretch out a bit until it's a good fit. The little tag (which basically loops under the phone) makes it very easy to get out.
I find the S6 way too slippery, so more than likely I'll be returing the pouch.
Thanks for that mate, but I was looking for something without tags as I find they catch onto the inside of my pocket too much and ruin the aesthetics.
You can try any sleeve that worked for the gs5. The dimensions are super close, and you won't notice much of a gap. I purchased this Amazon Snugg Pouch and it works well. Not too snug, not too loose. Good protection. It's not the best quality, but for 10 bucks, I can't complain.
I have a good option for ya
You can choose Beyza Case. It is a very high quality product and a bit cheaper than Sena case. However, it is shipped from Turkey (takes a week to arrive in US)
http://www.beyzacases.com/samsung-cases/galaxy-s6-cases/new-zero-for-galaxy-s6
Hello Everyone,
New Note 4 user here, (yeah sounds strange upgrading from the note 3 finally, but samsungs gone full potato) and like any other purchase, the hunt for cases is on. I have scoured the internet/ebay/threads for possible solutions to my dilemma and haven't found anything, so I figure its a good time to ask. With my N3 I had the Seidio Dilex Extended battery case with the belt clip holster. This was an amazing combo and accounted for 99% of my needs, minus the stupid negative incline when the phone was flat on its back, due to the kickstand bulge.
Anyways, I am having a hell of a hard time finding extended battery cases that have a kickstand, or have the plastic belt clip holsters for that matter. Essentially it looks like its the Zerolemon and thats it for holster combos, or if I want an integrated kickstand, its the mugen, for outrageous pricing.
I had originally hoped that I'd be able to reuse the same case and such from my n3 with some modifications, since these two phones are very close in size. Well that got quickly abandoned, but there was still the possibility of using the seidio case and cover/holster since they appeared to be the same dimensions. Wrong again.
The sides of the case have much steeper angle coming out from the phone on the bottom and top, but could possibly be adjusted depending on how or if I can rework the holster.
and the top
I have found a temporary starting point to try and reclaim some of the utility I had with my N3 with a few random pieces from amazon.
Anker has been out of stock for a while, unless you want to pay scalper prices on ebay, so I figured I'd give Kranich a whirl for the $25 they asked for 6400mah battery and the plastic textured back panel.
Next I picked up a generic tpu honeycomb case (hopefully this is better than the plastic crap I had on my SIII) for $10 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S1581X4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and lastly found a neat little gadget for another $10, a magnetic kickstand with adhesive. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HP15P60/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My plan should it go well, is to try and either cut a loop in the tpu case and secure the kickstand to the plastic backing itself, or to the tpu on the outside if thats not possible. Either way, ill make sure to correct the confusing mistake seidio made by putting the kickstand on the bottom of the phone and having it lay with the bottom of the phone slightly elevated instead of flat.
This should get me back to at least the core level of performance that the seidio case I had before offered, with a little less protection I think.
The last problem however, is the belt holster (or whatever you want to call it). Again, not many options, so I am looking at modifying my existing seidio holster to fit my N4 or possibly getting an otterbox holster and trying to work with that. You know, interestingly enough, I figured Alibaba would be swarming with weird stuff like that, and I really didn't see anything different
If anyone has any bright ideas, I'd love to hear it. Or for that matter any other cool suggestions for gear.
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TPU case came in, god this stuff still sucks, and spigen kcikstand as well. After slipping my note 4 into something more sensual, I decided it was time to try out the holster, which I prayed to the case gods would still fit, and i-it d-d-does! Success! It does in deed definitely fit securely in the mount, albeit a it rides a little higher in the clip due to being ever so slightly longer that the note 3 with the seidio case (works for me still).
Far Away shot.
Damnit, point and shoots are picky when shoplights are involved.
Now that the first test was an overwhelming success, I decided it was time to make some cuts and drop the kickstand in, maybe risk some fingers or violate some safety rules. I decided to cut my way through the TPU case (while half listening to a linus tech tips webisode) and attach the kickstand directly to the phone case for more stability and a slightly smoother surface and a little more professional look. Results below:
First was to figure out where to put the case, I noticed that the first set of honeycombs was almost a perfect border for the ends of the kickstand and those served as an excellent guide for my first cuts.
To achieve a straight cut, i used a square razor blade and tapped it down through the tpu into an old notepad. this have a nice clean straight edge, id soon have to murder since it was nowhere near wide enough for accommodate the whole kickstand. A halfway picture would have been nice, but I was eager to finish.
If you do decide to copy this, make sure you cut the material, almost too tight for the kickstand, so it fits snugly, instead of stretching and leaving a gap like mine did. I would have liked to have rounded my edges a little better, but oh well, its not like I bought the phone to look at the back.
In any case(oh god not the puns), I think it worked out pretty well, but I think I'm gonna try and find a few more TPU cases, maybe that are a little spongier since this hardly gives any protection for drops. An added benefit is the lip of the kickstand in this spot serves as a nice rest for your fingers while using the phone.
I own and use the Thor Champagne Gold version of this one for more than 18 months now: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Verus-Charcoal-Black/dp/B00MHBSHYG
and am very happy with it. Have dropped the Note4 while bicycling, and from other stupid high positions on stone, it has saved my Note4 many a time. These verus cases rock!
So try that brand, I bet you they have what you need.
Switched from Hyperion 8000mah with honeycomb tpu, now using Verus Iron Shield with Spigen kickstand add on and purchased 3 extra batteries with external charger for $23 US from Amazon. I have leather holster, but front pocket works just fine.
jult said:
I own and use the Thor Champagne Gold version of this one for more than 18 months now: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-Verus-Charcoal-Black/dp/B00MHBSHYG
and am very happy with it. Have dropped the Note4 while bicycling, and from other stupid high positions on stone, it has saved my Note4 many a time. These verus cases rock!
So try that brand, I bet you they have what you need.
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That looks and sounds amazing, and reminds me of some of the drops my note 3 has taken and survived. This is what I really, really wanted to reproduce with my note 4, because, well it makes sense. Only problem is, I really want an extended battery since charging is much slower than my n3, and I don't want to rely on batteries.
tbvnz said:
Switched from Hyperion 8000mah with honeycomb tpu, now using Verus Iron Shield with Spigen kickstand add on and purchased 3 extra batteries with external charger for $23 US from Amazon. I have leather holster, but front pocket works just fine.
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It looks goregeous, but I'm a little concerned about dampening shock, TPU doesn't seem to be the best at it..