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Otterbox Commuter, Fishbone, or Seidio Active x

What case did you choose and why? I'm about to jump into the epic world in the next couple of weeks and looking for some insight...I know the otterbox isn't out yet, but I didn't know if anyone had any info on it. I have an otterbox on my Hero right now and love it.
Thanks in advance and look forward to the epic community!!!

Well, the otterbox commuter is still listed as "coming soon" so that one I know nothing about. I have had two of the black cases from sprint (they always take the box so I don't know what brand) and it was a complete piece of ****. Money down the ****ing ****ter.
Looking into it, the Fishbone cases seem to have a lot of really positive feedback and they're super cheap so I am ordering one once I get back from my holiday.
Bulk wise the non-active x Seidio is the smallest followed by the Fishbone and then the Active X.

I have the X on my Epic and its pretty dang solid, the rubberized coating is starting to wear, but I do put the phone through a lot so I cant imagine what the phone would look like with out it.

Get the fishbone...it is affordable and the build quality is top notch...and it offers the protection equal to a ottebox or active x.

dee32181 said:
Get the fishbone...it is affordable and the build quality is top notch...and it offers the protection equal to a ottebox or active x.
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Plus it looks sweet.

i love the fishbone and everyone has commented on the look of it with my phone

well since i was the first person on the with a epic to buy and review the fishbone case, I think that my opinion is well noted...the reason i didnt comment on the look of the case is because beauty is subjective, everyone has different taste and if the op was interested in looks, he could go look at my fishbone review and look for himself..I am glad that the fishbone has become so popular because it is a very nice case at a great price.

Which one would you guys recommend? the Active X or Otterbox Commuter

<chant>fishbone fishbone fishbone fishbone</chant> its a sexy case...

I went ahead and ordered a Otterbox thru ebay, I will give my review and opinion once received.
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I went with the Active X, because I want a holster, and I think it offers better protection than the Otterbox because the plastic covers the corners.
Blue Active X Combo for $33 on Ebay. Didn't see it for less than $40 anywhere else. CA sales tax though =P

I wanted to add that the otterbox case for the Epic 4g actually covers the corners better than the active x. Infact as far as protection goes I think the otterbox actually does a better job than the active x because, while each have a silicone and hard plastic layer, the hard plastic covers the entire back on the otterbox while the active x only covers the "clip arms."
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Ah, I see. I'm wrong about the plastic then. I saw the tech specs and assumed they used pictures of the Epic in the protective layers graphic.
Anyway, I just got my Active X, and it's great: beautiful (blue and black!) and good fit. I like how the silicone covers the buttons. Holster is solid too. I would have gone with the Otterbox if it had a holster though, from their reputation.
The only cons of the Seidio for me:
High lip around the screen makes it harder to use the touchscreen near the edge. It does offer more protection though.
Back shell seems to come off a bit easily. However, it hasn't come off on its own yet.

Which case is the slimmest? Can't really tell from the pictures given on each product's website. The Epic is already pretty bulky as it is so I'm not really looking for anything that oversizes it even more.

The Active X case makes the phone noticeably thicker - maybe 2.5-3mm all around. However, these 3 cases are all two layers, giving extra protection.
If you want thin, then go for something like a skin or the Seidio surface case. But you get less protection. Can't have everything

After much diliberation between the otterbox and seidio I have gone ahead and bought the seidio active x as it seems to be much more solid.hopefully getting it today.
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I got the OtterBox Commuter pre-release from my OtterBox rep. It is, in my opinion, the best case for the Epic. The silicon layer covers the entire back, then the hard plastic goes over the silicone layer. The front of the case feels a little less bulky then all the other cases that I have tried as well. I have had no issues with sliding the keypad, either. Definately worth it to wait for it.

My OtterBox Commuter just came in today and based on my first impression it is pretty good. It looks very sleek and feels rather sturdy. My only semi-complaint is that it feels somewhat slippery on the back. Other than that it is pretty much perfect though. I have it paired with a Ghost Armor screen protector which is equally awesome, so now I'm set!

Well, I also just got an Otterbox -- have not tried the others, but wow - this sucker makes my (kinda) fragile Epic feel like a damn tank.
Still don't use a screen protector, really do not see the point on the Gorilla Glass, my screen still looks brand new since I've got it in September...
Actually the whole phone still looks new, before the Otterbox, but I'm not really rough with it.
It's not very thick, but it does add girth - I'm a larger dude so it's no skin off my back.
It actually makes the buttons better to use, and it has a bit of a seal around the edge.
The textured back doesn't help much and it's still slipperier than stock, but it's not so slippery as an iPhone.
9/10

I had the sedio and just got the otterbox. The otterbox is MUCH better in my opinion.
In all honesty though they both have good and bad points. I like the back to the otter box much better than the sedio but the front if the sedio seems much better. The sedio front is much deeper and I like the rubberized plastic. I found that the tabs on the front bezel protector of the otterbox hung up the sliding action of the phone where as the sedio didn't. One person said they just cut a few of them off but I don't like doing that.
So I mixed and matched cases, I have the otterbox back and the sedio front bezel protector on my epic. Another nice little thing I found was that the phone will fit into the sedio belt clip with the otterbox case on. So those of you who like the otterbox but need a belt clip just buy the sedio belt clip... it will fit.
I bought them both on eBay for 15 each so it cost me about the same as a brand new sedio case. That was with the belt clip too.
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otterbox commuter black/white for $5

Looks like at&t is clearing out inventory for the atrix HD which is good news for us: )
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5390235.html

Same deal for the red Speck case http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5390237.html#fbid=hDmTJBTHHgN.
I can confirm that I purchased both cases for $10.60 shipped a week or so ago. They both arrived and are perfect!

How do you like the spec case? I got the otter one, it's nice, but I think it's a little too thick, is the spec one slimmer? Thanks.
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The Speck case is a very nice case, I've used these Candyshell cases on a number of phones and have always liked them. I wouldn't say that it's much slimmer than the Otterbox case, but I like the feel of it a lot more. Somehow it feels more solid (likely because it's one piece). Also, the Otterbox has what I find to be a slick back that often slides out of my hand (and makes me, oddly, glad to have that Otterbox on it when it falls to the ground, lol). The Speck case has a nicer back that isn't as slick.
The only issue I tend to worry about with the Speck case is that the cutouts for ports and such tend to include very thin pieces of plastic along the edges. On past phones, I've had these break and render the case no good. So far, the case for this phone seems to be much better on that front. For what it's worth, in the past AT&T has always given me a new case when the one I had broke. For that matter, Speck has as well.

Silas0220 said:
The Speck case is a very nice case, I've used these Candyshell cases on a number of phones and have always liked them. I wouldn't say that it's much slimmer than the Otterbox case, but I like the feel of it a lot more. Somehow it feels more solid (likely because it's one piece). Also, the Otterbox has what I find to be a slick back that often slides out of my hand (and makes me, oddly, glad to have that Otterbox on it when it falls to the ground, lol). The Speck case has a nicer back that isn't as slick.
The only issue I tend to worry about with the Speck case is that the cutouts for ports and such tend to include very thin pieces of plastic along the edges. On past phones, I've had these break and render the case no good. So far, the case for this phone seems to be much better on that front. For what it's worth, in the past AT&T has always given me a new case when the one I had broke. For that matter, Speck has as well.
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I bought the speck case a while ago and it ended up breaking in multiple spots. It probably wasn't a good idea for me to switch cases so many time so that might have been the problem but the bottom piece of plastic near the speaker broke. And some of the actual plastic shell broke near the top of it as well. I love the case and the red was definitely really appealing to me since it stood out. But since it broke i was struggling to find a case that i like. And so when i saw this on here i jumped on the opportunity to buy it since i already have the defender. I actually love this case. It is about the same thickness as the speck case but i do like my otterboxs. But i do find it annoying how it is so slick it is on the back because it does tend to slip out of my hands. But other than that it is the only complaint

Thank you for posting this! I have been waiting to get a good deal on an Otterbox case since I bought my Atrix 2 back in March.

kindacrazyazn said:
I bought the speck case a while ago and it ended up breaking in multiple spots. It probably wasn't a good idea for me to switch cases so many time so that might have been the problem but the bottom piece of plastic near the speaker broke. And some of the actual plastic shell broke near the top of it as well. I love the case and the red was definitely really appealing to me since it stood out. But since it broke i was struggling to find a case that i like. And so when i saw this on here i jumped on the opportunity to buy it since i already have the defender. I actually love this case. It is about the same thickness as the speck case but i do like my otterboxs. But i do find it annoying how it is so slick it is on the back because it does tend to slip out of my hands. But other than that it is the only complaint
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I've had the same trouble on cases for past phones. No trouble on this one yet, but for 5 bucks why not eh.?
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Silas0220 said:
I've had the same trouble on cases for past phones. No trouble on this one yet, but for 5 bucks why not eh.?
Sent from my Gemini spacecraft.
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Ya i totally agree with you. It isn't too big of a deal. And considering it is $35 off on a $40 case i jumped on the opportunity. This is by far one of my favorite cases though. It is protective but not too bulky, kind of like the Speck case. Just kind of wish we had the option of picking the all black one, but it is fine.

Otterbox Commuter v. Incipio DualPro v. Seidio Active

Hello all,
I've always only had the Otterbox Commuter as my one and only case for phones, and with them being so slow to get out the color I want for the S4, I was wondering if I should keep waiting for a bit longer or go with another choice like the Incipio DualPro or Seidio Active. I don't have any experience with either of them, so I'm wondering if anyone who has used them can shed some light (both good and bad) on them.
Thanks.

facetubespam said:
Hello all,
I've always only had the Otterbox Commuter as my one and only case for phones, and with them being so slow to get out the color I want for the S4, I was wondering if I should keep waiting for a bit longer or go with another choice like the Incipio DualPro or Seidio Active. I don't have any experience with either of them, so I'm wondering if anyone who has used them can shed some light (both good and bad) on them.
Thanks.
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Incipio Dual Pro is horrible. Fitment is off and constantly slips on an end, exposing the screen with no lip coverage. Luckily it was free from the ATT store for me, but i wish i chose a different case from them. I ended up ordering a minimalist JL case from amazon anyway.

I have an Incipio case and I think it's great. Probably the best case I've had for a phone. Only like $25 too.

its_dale said:
Incipio Dual Pro is horrible. Fitment is off and constantly slips on an end, exposing the screen with no lip coverage. Luckily it was free from the ATT store for me, but i wish i chose a different case from them. I ended up ordering a minimalist JL case from amazon anyway.
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Hmm I've been reading up on it for the S4 and.....that's the first I've heard of it. Will look into it more. Got pictures of it?
itslinx said:
I have an Incipio case and I think it's great. Probably the best case I've had for a phone. Only like $25 too.
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It's $16 on Amazon right now :good:

no pics sorry, its sitting at home

Consider having a look see at the Casemate Toughcase if you like the otterbox, its actually less bulky while providing better protection for the phone. I'm very surprised this case doesn't see more play here becuase its a truly good case and I get people asking my out of the blue what it is and where I purchased it. I've got probably a dozen friends on it now and I did nothing to convince them, they mauled and pawed at the case for a few and were sold. If you are of a mind you can quickly pull up a few reviews on youtube of the case.

I've been using the Seidio Active case for a few days now. I used a 10% off coupon I found searching Google and it came out to $31 shipped. I bought the one with the grooves for your fingers. Also has a kickstand. I pull out the kickstand when holding the phone and put my ring finger under the kickstand so I have a good hold of the phone and my thumb can reach more of the screen. Kickstand also comes in handy with the smart stay option so the screen won't turn off when I'm reading. It is easy to take on and off so I can get to the battery easily. All the proper cut outs are there and are lined up perfectly. Complaints - When typing or pushing the menu / back key my fat fingers will hit the edge of the case. I just have to work on using the tip of my thumb. Depending on the angle of the phone you may not be able to see the notification light. There are covers for the volume and power button which took some getting used to but I can now hit them without looking.

krabman said:
Consider having a look see at the Casemate Toughcase if you like the otterbox, its actually less bulky while providing better protection for the phone. I'm very surprised this case doesn't see more play here becuase its a truly good case and I get people asking my out of the blue what it is and where I purchased it. I've got probably a dozen friends on it now and I did nothing to convince them, they mauled and pawed at the case for a few and were sold. If you are of a mind you can quickly pull up a few reviews on youtube of the case.
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How well does that case work with a glass screen protector?
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I have the Incipio Dual Pro Carbon now as my temporary case. The rubber is constantly coming off from around the lip. You see the silver when this happens. Not a huge deal but in a drop it won't be that good. Also the silicone grabs a little bit of lint.
Seidio active... I have it on my Nexus 7 and had it on my Note 1.... Huge lint magnet, OLD OLD design, silicone can be warped and won't lay flat in some areas.
Otterbox Commuter.... I will order one of the colored models when available. Buttons were terrible on the S3 but it seems to have an improved design....Putting the case on seems to be better than the S3... Overalll good design.
I also ordered the Cygnett Workmate... It seems to cover the issues from the other case and offers better grip... I will know in a couple of weeks.

Ttrain721 said:
How well does that case work with a glass screen protector?
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The edges of the case do come over the top of the device to the screen side but this is only the softer inner portion of the case and I'm thinking it would work fine but I do not use screen protectors so I'm not certain. You can see it pretty clearly in some of the youtube videos of the case so you should be able to make a call from that. A link is here ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3X7Oxgx5I and the same fellow reviews several others which might catch your interest as well.
I've included a couple pictures that show something you cant see there. The one is of my year old S3 case next to my brand new S4 case. Notice how the thing still looks new? The other seems like kind of an oddball picture but what you are looking at is the largest portion of the soft inner case and the thing to notice there is the lack of lint. While these do catch a tiny bit of lint it is very little as you can see there. I did not clean the case up, it went from my pocket to the drawer after my S4 got here.
On my S3 I have had my phone in that case directly alongside a friend who had his in a commuter case and we both agreed that this case felt better in the hand and it had a more premium feel. It also has better grip but does not hang in the pocket. He in fact is one of the people I know who ditched his case and got the Casemate instead. Now I've obviously not seen the Otterbox for the S4 yet but it appears much like the Casemate counterpart to be pretty much a rehash and I would expect that they will compare similarly again.

facetubespam said:
Hmm I've been reading up on it for the S4 and.....that's the first I've heard of it. Will look into it more. Got pictures of it?
It's $16 on Amazon right now :good:
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I bought mine (Dual Pro) at a TMob store. I totally disgaree regarding overlapping screen. It TOTALLY protects the screen via it's superb fit overlapping. Plus it has a nice "feel just holding it'. Used to have a Body Glovefor my S3. The bodyglove was on the thick side and it just didn't have the same tactile feeling when holding the phone. Mine is black with Grey...IOW two tone. Only saw it in a TMob store. Solid colors online from this link.
http://store.androidcommunity.com/incipio-dualpro-hard-shell-case-with-silicone-core/4A225A14120.htm

krabman said:
The edges of the case do come over the top of the device to the screen side but this is only the softer inner portion of the case and I'm thinking it would work fine but I do not use screen protectors so I'm not certain. You can see it pretty clearly in some of the youtube videos of the case so you should be able to make a call from that. A link is here ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l3X7Oxgx5I and the same fellow reviews several others which might catch your interest as well.
I've included a couple pictures that show something you cant see there. The one is of my year old S3 case next to my brand new S4 case. Notice how the thing still looks new? The other seems like kind of an oddball picture but what you are looking at is the largest portion of the soft inner case and the thing to notice there is the lack of lint. While these do catch a tiny bit of lint it is very little as you can see there. I did not clean the case up, it went from my pocket to the drawer after my S4 got here.
On my S3 I have had my phone in that case directly alongside a friend who had his in a commuter case and we both agreed that this case felt better in the hand and it had a more premium feel. It also has better grip but does not hang in the pocket. He in fact is one of the people I know who ditched his case and got the Casemate instead. Now I've obviously not seen the Otterbox for the S4 yet but it appears much like the Casemate counterpart to be pretty much a rehash and I would expect that they will compare similarly again.
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Man, that is some kind of funky back they have there. How does it feel? What is it?
And you said that Casemate offers better protection than the Commuter, any links to vids/proof to this? Cause if that's true, then that's a great deal. It looks like it is as bulky as the DualPro. Lastly, how are the colors with the Casemate? Got sick of all black, and that's why I've been looking elsewhere while waiting for the Commuter colors. Thanks.

Incipio DualPro
I purchased my Incipio DualPro from an AT&T store ($35 + tax) just to have something to protect the phone while I figure out what I really want as far as a case. I went in to get the cheapest thing they had but really liked the look of the fake carbon fiber which looks even better in person. But, the silicone layer is so loose and floppy that even with the stiff Plextonium frame:laugh:, it won't hold its shape leaving the bezel exposed where the fancy named frame isn't. This case had the makings of a winner.
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Returned to AT&T store today!

The outer shell is plastic. It has the appearence of the knurling you see on a ratchet handle for example. In person it looks good and has a better feel than that of the Otterbox counterpart. The bulk of the case is about the same as the commuter, it is designed for protection and those who would avoid the Otterbox commuter for that reason would want to avoid it as well. That said it is slighly less bulky than its commuter counterpart because it is thinner.
As to protection there are no sure proofs, no 1000 phones dropped and here is the absolute numbers, test. You have to look at the case and make a judgement. The casemate clearly covers the corners better and has a better fit which combined with what are visibly better materials means you can pretty much figure your phone has a better chance than it does in the commuter. There is no sure thing. I had my S2 and then S3 both in the same case for those phones and while I haven't dropped the S4 yet I did have occasion to drop both of those several times and neither suffered a scratch although again no case will protect against bad luck.
In regards to the colors, I've no idea. I always go black so have never looked. Best bet might be to check the case out in a store. Its popular enough that I noticed our AT&T shop here had some on the shelf for S3s. Or if you have a case kiosk at the mall they will likely have one and you can check out the material yourself. Casemate has many other cases but I have no experience with them. I was Otterbox all the way till I ran into the toughcase which just plain out commuters the commuter at its own game. IMO

Looking at the dimensions of all the products, it looks like Casemate is the bulkiest, with Otterbox second, and Incipio DualPro the least bulkiest.
The one thing I'm not a fan of the Casemate from the pictures is that there seems to be more open exposed areas, especially at the top.

I ordered the Dual Pro case and have been waiting for it to come in.... I bought the Body Glove Dimensions case from the T-Mobile store just to have something on it until the Dual Pro case came in...The Dual Pro case looked really nice in the store but I want the white and gray one that they didn't have.. Now I'm hearing all the crappy reviews about the Dual Pro case and I'm having buyers remorse...Maybe I will get one from a good batch that will fit like a glove...UNLIKELY!!!! Anyway the Body Glove Dimensions case feels really good in my hand and looks nice however it doesn't protect anything just nice and slim.

facetubespam said:
Looking at the dimensions of all the products, it looks like Casemate is the bulkiest, with Otterbox second, and Incipio DualPro the least bulkiest.
The one thing I'm not a fan of the Casemate from the pictures is that there seems to be more open exposed areas, especially at the top.
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Im not sure where you are getting your dimensions from but I can tell you from actually having both in my hand with the S3 the toughcase is slimmer. Since it appears that the Commuter is a reboot with a few minor changes just as the toughcase is for S4 I'm pretty sure you are going to see the same thing again. Also the only openings on the tough case are where the IR and headphone jacks are and the same applies on the bottom where there is no opening other than the two ports there. The Otterbox possesses exactly the same openings in their case and then unlike the otterbox the casemate piece does not have the wide open corners which are the single most likely spot for the phone to hit in a drop.
lol Sometimes you just cant let a favorite go, I do it myself. Either way you're getting a good case that stands a real chance of saving your overpriced ludicrously profitable for Samsung device so its all good. :good:

prototype.77 said:
I ordered the Dual Pro case and have been waiting for it to come in.... I bought the Body Glove Dimensions case from the T-Mobile store just to have something on it until the Dual Pro case came in...The Dual Pro case looked really nice in the store but I want the white and gray one that they didn't have.. Now I'm hearing all the crappy reviews about the Dual Pro case and I'm having buyers remorse...Maybe I will get one from a good batch that will fit like a glove...UNLIKELY!!!! Anyway the Body Glove Dimensions case feels really good in my hand and looks nice however it doesn't protect anything just nice and slim.
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You do have to remember that those that have problems are usually the ones that take to online to complain, so just take all the amount of bad stuff with a grain of salt.
krabman said:
Im not sure where you are getting your dimensions from but I can tell you from actually having both in my hand with the S3 the toughcase is slimmer. Since it appears that the Commuter is a reboot with a few minor changes just as the toughcase is for S4 I'm pretty sure you are going to see the same thing again. Also the only openings on the tough case are where the IR and headphone jacks are and the same applies on the bottom where there is no opening other than the two ports there. The Otterbox possesses exactly the same openings in their case and then unlike the otterbox the casemate piece does not have the wide open corners which are the single most likely spot for the phone to hit in a drop.
lol Sometimes you just cant let a favorite go, I do it myself. Either way you're getting a good case that stands a real chance of saving your overpriced ludicrously profitable for Samsung device so its all good. :good:
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:silly: I think on the corners, they both go about it differently, Otterbox has the silicone there, and casemate has both, with the plastic outside. Bet they both have their own science reasons for doing it that way lol.
I'll wait it out a little while longer before deciding. I think my biggest concern about the casemate is that I won't like how the textured back feels.

JawjaBill said:
I purchased my Incipio DualPro from an AT&T store ($35 + tax) just to have something to protect the phone while I figure out what I really want as far as a case. I went in to get the cheapest thing they had but really liked the look of the fake carbon fiber which looks even better in person. But, the silicone layer is so loose and floppy that even with the stiff Plextonium frame:laugh:, it won't hold its shape leaving the bezel exposed where the fancy named frame isn't. This case had the makings of a winner.
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Mine does exactly this.

I just saw that UAG (urban armor gear) is going to start shipping their cases soon.... might have to look into them now :/
Never had a one piece polycarbonate silicone case before.

Verus Thor is the best case for the Note 4

there I said it.
-fits perfectly
-protects, like seriously
-not too thin, not too thick, just right
-not slippery, adds hand fitting design, holds well
-not fugly too thick for the sake of protection
-doesn't cost an arm and a leg
-isnt a lint or dirt magnet
-nothing crazy like waterproof or seethru
-protects your camera too, and front screen
-won't scratch your bezel
I just have to share this as many of you are still wasting time and money trying out diff cases. I suggest getting yourself a Thor first then knock yourself out with experimenting with all the others if you must. but for now, Thor is the best.
other companies really failed us on this one. they just wanted to release cases faster than they can test them out. turning us into guinea pigs.

Im sure that it doesnt have tech21 material on it. Tech21 cases are probably better than any cases out there and it has evidence with videos..

Pics?

I have to agree about the Tech21 case. I have it and it is light years away from the others I tried. Very nice case for the Note 4.

lol so superb

Agreed with LeoNote4 100%. I haven't removed the case since I got it. Much better feel than the Spigen cases. I have all of the Spigen cases and UAG Scout. May try the Tech21 Impact Tactical.

Anyone know if either of these will fit if I am using the OEM wireless charging cover?

Yes a very nice case and I really like it but I hate to try to find a holster to fit that.

Jimi Mack said:
Yes a very nice case and I really like it but I hate to try to find a holster to fit that.
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This Pouch will fit it: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJNK1B2/ref=pe_385040_127541860_TE_3p_dp_1

gpo1956...I don't think the case will fit with the charging cover. The note 4 fit with the Thor is tight. Fits like a glove.

Bought the Thor and IronShield Day 1 on Amazon. Loved the Thor soo much bought another. Haven't searched for a new case, nor taken it off since.
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marcustdu said:
Im sure that it doesnt have tech21 material on it. Tech21 cases are probably better than any cases out there and it has evidence with videos..
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at some point, a company has to find the perfect balance over one perfect feature. tech21 major design flaw is it's design. it prides itself and rightly so on total protection of the device. this comes at a huge compromise in design. in addition to that dull appearance, the case also creates a lot of smudge from your hands and fingers. it gets annoying to clean up everytime and it looks too gross to show others.
users would find themselves looking for a case that still provides decent protection, maybe bulletproof is overkill, but just enough safety feature and still covers all the other points. nobody said its perfect in all areas, but what Thor provides is that reasonable balance in design, protection, grip, price without compromising so much on one or two features.

Bought this case in silver on ebay. Selling priced at $23.95(shipping included). This is the best one for the Note 4 so far
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note-4-Verus-Thor-Case-Protective-TPU-and-PC-Textured-Pattern-Extra-Grip-/121503834178?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Umm except you forgot the fact that its thick and ugly lol. Rinkle slim is my favorite one so far. I mean I got a beautiful looking phone and I'm not gonna put that kind of case on it. But that's just my opinion.
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I have the Tech21 Impactology wallet case and the OEM charging back; regrettably it does not fit but it's my favorite case with the normal back cover.

Can anyone using the Verus Thor case recommend, ideally from experience, a good car mount? In part because of the curved sides, it's difficult for me to judge the case's effective width use in a car mount.
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gpo1956 said:
I have to agree about the Tech21 case. I have it and it is light years away from the others I tried. Very nice case for the Note 4.
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i got that one when i purchased my note 4, love it! not too thick either

Sounds like a great case, but I would love to see some pictures. Thanks for the reviews, though everyone.

bpark19 said:
Bought this case in silver on ebay. Selling priced at $23.95(shipping included). This is the best one for the Note 4 so far
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Galaxy-Note-4-Verus-Thor-Case-Protective-TPU-and-PC-Textured-Pattern-Extra-Grip-/121503834178?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
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only $16.95 now still worth the money??

I'm still a fan of the Otterbox Defender and the UAG cases. I have used both on my Notes. I don't mind the additional thickness in exchange for protection. I have dropped my Note 3 from chest high onto my concrete driveway with each case and the phone has survived just fine. I have gotten out of my car and forgotten that my phone was in my lap, only to have it drop onto the concrete. No problem!! I have seen all of the video's and listened to the claims of other cases, but I can personally attest to the fact that the 2 cases I have mentioned will protect your investment should you ever drop it.

Urban Armor Gear for the HTC One M9

So I decided to do a review on a case which I've been using since my HTC One M7 days. It's the Urban Armor Gear case. This is my first ever review so I do apologise if it seems a bit biased but I'll try and make it as honest as possible.
Let's start off with some basic overview of the product itself.
The UAG Rugged Case for the HTC One M9 is a fused composite case that consists of a hard polycarbonate plastic and soft (but rigid to the feel) rubber. I personally love the military design of the back of the case. The rugged feeling is further enchanced by the rubber bolts that are near the edge of the case. The corners have rubber bumpers that absorbs impact from a drop on the corner of the device because let's face it, no device drops face down all the time right? A new addition from the old M7 case is the grips on the side of the case. I did find myself trying to grip my M7 firmly when I took it out of my pocket with the old case that didn't have the grips at the side but with the new M9 case, the added side grips are a godsend. While not everyone is into the solidness and rugged feel, I personally LOVE it.
Picking it up, you can immediately feel how solidly built it is with the plastic and rubber construction. It definitely adds some heft to the device but there's always two sides to a coin. I personally love the added weight because it tells me that I have a quallity product in my hands and I'm not afraid that anything will dent at all should a drop occur. Doing some research, there are other cases out there that have similar features like the Otterbox series of cases. I find that two seperate pieces is way too troublesome for me as assembly and deassembly can be a pain whereas the UAG can easily slip in and out although it's a bit difficult to get it out once it's in there which is good so I know that my M9 won't fly out of the case anytime soon lol.
Everyone knows about that shiny black top on the M9 right? It's the IR Blaster. UAG has actually thought of that and made a cut out at the top of the case for the IR! A nice addition! The only problem that I could find with the case after about one week of use is that the buttons are a bit hard to press straight out of the box. You need a period of "burn-in" for the rubber at the buttons to soften up before it feels normal to press. Another thing is the lack of colour options on the website. It's currently available in Ash (Smoked) and Maverick (Transparent) which is really little compared to when I had the M7 and it had colours like Aero, Outland and so on. I do hope UAG brings those colour options back for the M9.
Other than that, I really have nothing else to say about it. It's a rugged and solidly built case and I really like it a lot. It has both beauty and protection in one. Not many cases have both. If you're in the market for a rugged case and don't like the hassle of a seperate piece case like Otterbox, look no further than UAG.
I hope I wasn't too biased in this first mini review of mine. Do add your opinion in the posts below. I'd love to hear what others think of UAG's recent colour options like ash and maverick as compared to the solid colours.

Looking for a new case myself. Was kind of sold on the tech 21 but I've never had uag before and might invest..

dladz said:
Looking for a new case myself. Was kind of sold on the tech 21 but I've never had uag before and might invest..
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If you're into the rugged protection type, then UAG is for you. But if you're into the slim cases or TPU cases, you might find that UAG cases adds a bit of weight and thickness to the phone.

Androidian10 said:
If you're into the rugged protection type, then UAG is for you. But if you're into the slim cases or TPU cases, you might find that UAG cases adds a bit of weight and thickness to the phone.
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If I could get away with it then I'd probably go without a case, but weirdly on the flip side to that, out of the cases I have had, I don't mind chunky ones, I'm not a small bloke by any means and have pretty big hands ( note 4 was no problem) having said that, I've just ordered the verge versus in titanium, that's a two parter, next pay day which is a few days I'm going to get a few of them, uag, spigen hybrid and if I can find a tough case with the dot style then I'll be more than happy with that. I'd prefer not lose a feature.

dladz said:
If I could get away with it then I'd probably go without a case, but weirdly on the flip side to that, out of the cases I have had, I don't mind chunky ones, I'm not a small bloke by any means and have pretty big hands ( note 4 was no problem) having said that, I've just ordered the verge versus in titanium, that's a two parter, next pay day which is a few days I'm going to get a few of them, uag, spigen hybrid and if I can find a tough case with the dot style then I'll be more than happy with that. I'd prefer not lose a feature.
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Maybe you could take a look at the Speck cases as well. I used to have the candyshell on my old old iPhone 3G S. Was a pretty good case with dual protection as well. I was choosing between the UAG and Candyshell as well. I'm planning on getting the Candyshell Grip for my next case.

Androidian10 said:
Maybe you could take a look at the Speck cases as well. I used to have the candyshell on my old old iPhone 3G S. Was a pretty good case with dual protection as well. I was choosing between the UAG and Candyshell as well. I'm planning on getting the Candyshell Grip for my next case.
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Still waiting on the verge to be delivered, I'm a massive fan of Tech 21 as they've actually revolutionized the technology, also they can accommodate a phone with minimal footprint.
I've never heard of speck but i'll have a nose and see what they have to offer.
Strictly speaking i would love to have the hunter f for my phone but i doubt they'll make one, best looking cases period.

dladz said:
Still waiting on the verge to be delivered, I'm a massive fan of Tech 21 as they've actually revolutionized the technology, also they can accommodate a phone with minimal footprint.
I've never heard of speck but i'll have a nose and see what they have to offer.
Strictly speaking i would love to have the hunter f for my phone but i doubt they'll make one, best looking cases period.
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I think the UAG stands out for me is because it eliminates the curved back of the phone. When you slip the phone into the case, it becomes a block so it won't wobble around when I put it on the table. But yeah, I'd say Speck and UAG are in the same category. But do come back with your views on the verge tho.

Androidian10 said:
I think the UAG stands out for me is because it eliminates the curved back of the phone. When you slip the phone into the case, it becomes a block so it won't wobble around when I put it on the table. But yeah, I'd say Speck and UAG are in the same category. But do come back with your views on the verge tho.
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Will do, should be here tomorrow.

Dude.... that's not related to the thread at all. Make a new one with your question.

If the case came in other colours like Black or Orange, I'd be all over it. I'm not a fan of the transparent cases. This does seem like a well built, nice looking case though.

nice looking case