Got the Spigen Tough Armor today for the Note 4. I have no phone to put it in yet but I wanted to share some pics and first impressions. My oldest son has autism so the kick stand will come in handy when he is doing his learning games while we are in ASD meetings or whatever. The outer case is plastic with an inner cushion shell. Seems well built except for the kickstand. It fell off in the actual package before I even opened it. After reading this is a common problem I snapped it back in place but the two hinges that hold it to the outer shell do not lock it in place. Its actually the inner shell that keeps it from falling out. Now the opposite end of the kickstand does snap in place so it wont just keep swinging around as you are using it. Still I would prefer it to be a bit thicker as it seems a bit on the flimsy side to me.
I am fairly confident that if I were to drop the phone on a hard surface it would survive without a scratch thanks to the case. Paid about 20 bucks on Amazon. eager to get the phone in it to see how the fit is.
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I think I read that the phone has to be in the case for the Kickstand to work better.
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I think I read that the phone has to be in the case for the Kickstand to work better.
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To keep the stand from falling out yes. No doubt it will work better with a phone in it.
nice i ordered the same one earlier today how tough is the plastic shell? is it like the otter box? i have an otter box on my s3 right now and it has done well protecting it. does the plastic shell bend easy or is it hard?
fcortes626 said:
nice i ordered the same one earlier today how tough is the plastic shell? is it like the otter box? i have an otter box on my s3 right now and it has done well protecting it. does the plastic shell bend easy or is it hard?
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Not as tough as otter box in my opinion. It flexes pretty easy without the phone in it. I would not sit on the phone even with this case. Too me the outer shell is just to add some rigidity to the overall case and keep the inner cushion tight against the phone.
you're looking for an UAG case if you want something that compares
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Not as tough as otter box in my opinion. It flexes pretty easy without the phone in it. I would not sit on the phone even with this case. Too me the outer shell is just to add some rigidity to the overall case and keep the inner cushion tight against the phone.
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i have the commuter series : http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Commuter-Series/77-21092,default,pd.html?start=2&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s3-cases
so it would be this one for the note 4 but its not out yet http://www.otterbox.com/Galaxy-Note-4-Commuter-Series-Case/sam4-galaxy-note-4-set,default,pd.html
but this should do for now. should be enough to protect it.
I ordered Spigen [Perfect-Fit] Galaxy Note 4 Case.
But they sent me the Spigen [Tough Armor].
Been using mine for 3 days now. So far so good
m.garz said:
Been using mine for 3 days now. So far so good
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Can you post more pics of this cafe on phone?
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I got mine in the mail today also. Ehh I like the case, but my only complaint is that the corner of the case seems to dig into to my hand which make things uncomfortable, does seem a little bit slippery to, but the main thing is the digging in the hand is no bueno for me lol. So im going to return it.
I have the Slim Armor version coming in soon! , but my favorite case so far is the Ringke FUSION Clear, I will Ringke SLIM Case soon to try out
do you notice any reception degradation from using a metal case?
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Can you post more pics of this cafe on phone?
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Here you go..
Sorry for the crappy pics though.
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Here you go..
Sorry for the crappy pics though.
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How do you feel about the drop protection? Does it add much bulk?
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m.garz said:
Here you go..
Sorry for the crappy pics though.
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Jeez what did you use for pics an icrap 6?
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Here you go..
Sorry for the crappy pics though.
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When the stand is extended, does it feel like it puts alot of strain on it? The stand seems a bit flimsy to me
I got mine today as well. I agree the kickstand is a bit flimsy. Also, the lip around the edge does not cover the gap left by the lack of coverage from my Spigen screen protector. Rather annoying.
I have the same case.. For some reason I find it difficult to get the kickstand out. Takes a lot of messing with to extend it... maybe its because I don't really have long fingernails.
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Does this not fully encase the phone like the otterbox defender which also has screen protection
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Does this not fully encase the phone like the otterbox defender which also has screen protection
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My Otterbox Defender experience is based on the HTC Evo 4G LTE and the Samsung Galaxy S3. I do not have the Galaxy Note 4 yet. It is scheduled to arrive latter today. I will update after it arrives.
The Spigen Tough Armor does not cover the front of the phone. It just covers the back, sides, top and bottom. The front is left unprotected. Think of the Tough Armor as the silicon outer shell of the Otterbox Defender. The Tough Armor also has the hard plastic piece that give the whole case a more rigidity.
It is not anywhere near as bulky as the Defender. I have not done nor to I plan on intentionally doing a drop test, but it does not "feel" as if I have the same level of protection.
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If you're looking for an ultra-thin TPU case for your brand new Galaxy S4, look no further. The SPIGEN SGP Bounce is the thinnest TPU case I've ever had. Although the somewhat sparkly back isn't for everyone, I believe it adds a little design flare that separates it from the sea of bland cases. It can be yours for only $10.99.
Stay tuned, we will be giving this case away this week!
Nice review. Do you have access to any other Spigen cases for the S4 other than this one and the Ultra Fit?
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I'm confused...
Is the Bounce the same as the Ultra Capsule?
I purchased this case and received it today. I do not recommend it at all, I'll be returning mine as soon as I can get a different case.
Cons:
-- It's mentioned in the review above, but the case is loose on the S4, mine's so loose that the lip comes off the front face of the device fairly easily.
-- The seams around the case aren't smooth, feels cheap.
-- Slippery back, as slippery as the default plastic on the device.
Pros:
-- Slim, doesn't add much to the device.
-- Cutouts seem well positioned, including the IR blaster hole.
The pros don't really outweigh the con of the case not actually staying on the device.
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Nice review. Do you have access to any other Spigen cases for the S4 other than this one and the Ultra Fit?
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We ordered at least two more SPIGEN cases, but they won't be in stock until the end of April or beginning of May.
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I'm confused...
Is the Bounce the same as the Ultra Capsule?
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The only difference I see is that the Ultra Capsule includes a screen protector and Jelly Bean Button(whatever that is). The site also states that the Ultra Capsule is shock absorbent, while the Amazon description for the Bounce does not. Oh, and the Ultra Capsule is $24.99 verses $10.99 for the Bounce.
We will review both cases.
jonsoini said:
I purchased this case and received it today. I do not recommend it at all, I'll be returning mine as soon as I can get a different case.
Cons:
-- It's mentioned in the review above, but the case is loose on the S4, mine's so loose that the lip comes off the front face of the device fairly easily.
-- The seams around the case aren't smooth, feels cheap.
-- Slippery back, as slippery as the default plastic on the device.
Pros:
-- Slim, doesn't add much to the device.
-- Cutouts seem well positioned, including the IR blaster hole.
The pros don't really outweigh the con of the case not actually staying on the device.
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Is the primary mic cutout off center?
AndroidFanNetwork said:
If you're looking for an ultra-thin TPU case for your brand new Galaxy S4, look no further. The SPIGEN SGP Bounce is the thinnest TPU case I've ever had. Although the somewhat sparkly back isn't for everyone, I believe it adds a little design flare that separates it from the sea of bland cases. It can be yours for only $10.99.
Stay tuned, we will be giving this case away this week!
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Is this thicker or thinner than the ultra fit?
What is the thinnest gs4 case you have reviewed so far?
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Is this thicker or thinner than the ultra fit?
What is the thinnest gs4 case you have reviewed so far?
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Honestly, they're both about the same thickness. These two would be the thinnest cases so far.
The Bounce weighs 0.6 of an ounce and the Ultra Fit 0.5.
AndroidFanNetwork said:
Honestly, they're both about the same thickness. These two would be the thinnest cases so far.
The Bounce weighs 0.6 of an ounce and the Ultra Fit 0.5.
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So both are thinner than diztronic, cruzerlite, etc?
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phositadc said:
So both are thinner than diztronic, cruzerlite, etc?
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Correct. I have a Diztronic case on my desk that I'll be reviewing within the next few days, and I can say with certainty that the SPIGEN cases are thinner.
I have the white version of this case for when my phone arrives early next week. I hope it is not too loose like you've mentioned! Looks very nice as a case all in all.
The mic cutout on mine is right on center, no issues there.
UPDATE: I've had this case on my phone for one day (less than 24 hours). It has rubbed the silver paint off ~30% of the front rim of my phone. STAY AWAY from this case unless you want the silver paint on your phone rubbed off. If I can I'll post pics later. My brand new phone was pristine until this case. Bummer.
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UPDATE: I've had this case on my phone for one day (less than 24 hours). It has rubbed the silver paint off ~30% of the front rim of my phone. STAY AWAY from this case unless you want the silver paint on your phone rubbed off. If I can I'll post pics later. My brand new phone was pristine until this case. Bummer.
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Any pics?
jonsoini said:
UPDATE: I've had this case on my phone for one day (less than 24 hours). It has rubbed the silver paint off ~30% of the front rim of my phone. STAY AWAY from this case unless you want the silver paint on your phone rubbed off. If I can I'll post pics later. My brand new phone was pristine until this case. Bummer.
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I knew that chrome dipped plastic lip would be a problem. If a TPU case is a problem already, I have a feeling any hard snap case will chew up the bezel pretty good.
jonsoini said:
UPDATE: I've had this case on my phone for one day (less than 24 hours). It has rubbed the silver paint off ~30% of the front rim of my phone. STAY AWAY from this case unless you want the silver paint on your phone rubbed off. If I can I'll post pics later. My brand new phone was pristine until this case. Bummer.
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Pics would be very useful
jonsoini said:
UPDATE: I've had this case on my phone for one day (less than 24 hours). It has rubbed the silver paint off ~30% of the front rim of my phone. STAY AWAY from this case unless you want the silver paint on your phone rubbed off. If I can I'll post pics later. My brand new phone was pristine until this case. Bummer.
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Pics please!
Pics of the damage
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Dude..no...way... that's terrible. Sorry to see that...
+1 , you need to go to Samsung. This device has been out mere days.
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Dude thats BAD. No way the case did that though. That has to be a manufacturing issue. Unless you got a defect Samsung is in for some trouble.
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The lip of the case which touches the phone feels very rough (I have a white one case on me).
I would not be surprised if the case is what caused that damage, shame on SPIGEN if so, I'm not gonna be using my case until this is sorted out.
just picked one of these up from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BQYEB9U/ref=pe_309540_26725410_item
this version is way more attractive then the s3 version.
hell yeah.
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Let us know how you like it when it arrives.
I like the extra corner protection. The case system seems like something from Aliens.
I had this case on my S3 for a few days before returning it, only because I didn't like the way the belt clip attached to the outer case. It's too hard to get it clipped in when the belt piece is still on your belt and you're trying to put the phone back in it. Also, I wasn't crazy about the clip piece being close to the screen. If this had a holster like Otterbox or a Seidio case I had for the S3, that would be much better IMO. Aside from the belt clip, the case itself is a solid Otterbox competitor, assuming build quality is the same for the S4 as it was for the S3.
I like the Trident Aegis case instead- just got one for my S4 and it offers the same protection without the bulky corners. I've had the Trident Aegis cases on my S2, S3 and now S4 and I must say its probably one of my favorite lines of cases.
Using the clip became 2nd nature after 2-3 days. I liked it because you could tell if the phone was on board without doing anything. What I didn't like is the ear opening cut off half the speaker and they didn't care.
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I bought one for $30.99 on ebay. I have one on my s3 as well. I love the 360 belt clip and removable kickstand. Ordered mine on 5th, will be here on today.
Now I just need the phone.
Got this yesterday. Looks like a cross between an Otterbox Defender and an Element Case design. I really like it; pretty sure I like it more than an Otterbox Defender.
Pics:
Also, I discovered that the Kraken fits in the Arkon Galaxy Note 2 armband; I'm positive an Otterbox Defender case would fit also:
http://www.arkon.com/sports_armband/armband-galaxy-note.html
One of my previous Kraken cases use to drive me crazy when I wanted to put it on its back. Does the kickstand cause the case to rock when face up? Looks flush in the pics.
@Shady Gambino
looking at the pictures you posted and the pictures i posted;
why is there a bar that runs horizontally along the "SAMSUNG" text ?
i really hope the one i ordered doesnt have that bar.
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@Shady Gambino
looking at the pictures you posted and the pictures i posted;
why is there a bar that runs horizontally along the "SAMSUNG" text ?
i really hope the one i ordered doesnt have that bar.
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There is a bar, check out pictures on Trident website: http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-pro...raken-ams-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iv-i9505.aspx
@Shady Gambino, I got exactly the same display model of S4 You can see from my Aegis review, exactly the same "frozen" screen shot from "Friday, March 29th" with "Sunny weather from London"
JawjaBill said:
One of my previous Kraken cases use to drive me crazy when I wanted to put it on its back. Does the kickstand cause the case to rock when face up? Looks flush in the pics.
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If you look on the back, the top corners protrude, so the upper 2/3 of the case are in contact with a flat surface when you lay it flat. If you push down on the bottom, it will tilt, however.
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@Shady Gambino, I got exactly the same display model of S4 You can see from my Aegis review, exactly the same "frozen" screen shot from "Friday, March 29th" with "Sunny weather from London"
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Hurrah for ebay :highfive:
Ordering one now. Trident has a promo code for 20% off - spring2013.
Love my Kraken for the S3, wouldn't have anything else on an S4
ive used my kraken for ~4 days now and i love the protection it gives;
but man...
the beltclip was designed so god damn poorly;
its a real chore to get my phone snapped onto the damn thing.
Mine just arrived and I'm loving it. Better designed than the S3 case!
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does the back have a non slip coating like the seidio
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does the back have a non slip coating like the seidio
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No. It is poly carbonate but has a small bit of texture and some louvers on the back (for heat maybe?). If you use the case without the back on it (Perseus) then it will have more of a silicone feel. Can't really compare this case to the Seidio Active because the Kraken is a Mil Spec case. Much more stout.
If anyone is interested I did a short video review of this case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288370
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No. It is poly carbonate but has a small bit of texture and some louvers on the back (for heat maybe?). If you use the case without the back on it (Perseus) then it will have more of a silicone feel. Can't really compare this case to the Seidio Active because the Kraken is a Mil Spec case. Much more stout.
If anyone is interested I did a short video review of this case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288370
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not really trying to compare i realize this is a much more robust case, i was wondering if it had some kind of non slip coating like the seidio
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not really trying to compare i realize this is a much more robust case, i was wondering if it had some kind of non slip coating like the seidio
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Nope. Has small amount of texture but no coating.
What are the odds of this case fitting with a spigen glas t screen protector on ?
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How much of a pain in the but is it to get this case off?
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Here are some photos of the green version.
sent from my 32gb + 32gb S4
I always buy a case before I buy my device (I'm just weird like that lol)... so I'm looking for a good protective case that doesn't add to much bulk to my S5. Preferably is raised a littl (to protect against screen cracking if it falls), and also camera and LED flash are protected as well on the back.
Thanks in advance to any suggestions!
I highly recommend the Urban Armor Gear cases. I had one on the S3/S4 and they are great. Protected it from many drops and adds very little bulk compared the amount of protection. Mine for the S5 should be here any minute now (on truck for delivery).
I use Body Glove. It's slim and protects all corners. Also, it doesn't interfere with the fingerprint scanner nor HRM.
Had otterbox, too bulky. Then found Spivey NEO Hybrid case for nexus 5, amazing case, slim yet very protective (dropped nexus yet only little scratch on case but not on phone). Now use Spigen Neo for this phone, check it out.
While you're checking out the Spigen web site, also take a look at their Slim Armor and Tough Armor cases.
I've got a Tough Armor case on the way through the glacial US postal service. Hopefully, it'll show up tomorrow like the tracking information indicates.
SO far I have narrowed it down to these 4 cases, but not sure on the color yet!! But if anyone has any more recommendations to make my decision tougher, I'm all for it!! Looking for the best case that won't add to much bulk, but will protect my screen/device from falls, and also not interfere with the fingerprint scanner as well!
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+1 for the Urban Armor Gear. Heavy duty protection with minimal bulk.
Another for uag. Had mine waiting at home for me when I came back with my s5. Had one on my s3 and it took care of my phone
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While you're checking out the Spigen web site, also take a look at their Slim Armor and Tough Armor cases.
I've got a Tough Armor case on the way through the glacial US postal service. Hopefully, it'll show up tomorrow like the tracking information indicates.
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The Tough Armor is amazing! I got it tuesday, it's gorgeous and surprisingly slim. Actually makes the phone more comfortable to hold for games. I'll post some pics later. The Gunmetal one is the bomb on the charcoal s5.
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The Tough Armor is amazing! I got it tuesday, it's gorgeous and surprisingly slim. Actually makes the phone more comfortable to hold for games. I'll post some pics later. The Gunmetal one is the bomb on the charcoal s5.
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I also got the Gunmetal one for my charcoal S5 and I agree with your assessment!
Joe0113 said:
SO far I have narrowed it down to these 4 cases, but not sure on the color yet!! But if anyone has any more recommendations to make my decision tougher, I'm all for it!! Looking for the best case that won't add to much bulk, but will protect my screen/device from falls, and also not interfere with the fingerprint scanner as well!
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I've tried all of these at 1 point or another... the thinnest and best protection is and will always be a tight TPU.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...1846&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s5+case+diztronic
i bought the Diztronic again, it is the thinnest case i know that actually protects against light drops. all the other onces look nice but i've cracked a few in my days, or they were just too bulky.
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I've tried all of these at 1 point or another... the thinnest and best protection is and will always be a tight TPU.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...1846&sr=1-1&keywords=galaxy+s5+case+diztronic
i bought the Diztronic again, it is the thinnest case i know that actually protects against light drops. all the other onces look nice but i've cracked a few in my days, or they were just too bulky.
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This one is the same thickness but has a realy nice design
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http://www.amazon.com/Cruzerlite-Flame-Case-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00ITE3N80
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This one is the same thickness but has a realy nice design
http://www.amazon.com/Cruzerlite-Flame-Case-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00ITE3N80
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Had tried cruzerlite on my old gnex, diz was a tighter fit... but i do like the design!
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+1 for the Urban Armor Gear. Heavy duty protection with minimal bulk.
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So I have the UAG case. But I am finding that NFC doesn't work as reliably and the finger sensor is very hard to swipe correctly with the case because of the lip around the case/phone. So I may be returning it.
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So I have the UAG case. But I am finding that NFC doesn't work as reliably and the finger sensor is very hard to swipe correctly with the case because of the lip around the case/phone. So I may be returning it.
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I have the Trident Aegis which might be a good alternative for you as it has a soft flexible rubber lip on the bottom that flexes when you swipe your finger.
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Joe0113 said:
SO far I have narrowed it down to these 4 cases, but not sure on the color yet!! But if anyone has any more recommendations to make my decision tougher, I'm all for it!! Looking for the best case that won't add to much bulk, but will protect my screen/device from falls, and also not interfere with the fingerprint scanner as well!
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i got #3. its definitely thin that its doesnt even go past back camera but that part has its lil hump to protect it too
to me it makes phone feel more solid and looks alot better. i got the white s5 and white case
had #2 b4 on s4 and note3 and its definitely thicker
Protective case
I bought from T-Mobile Tech 21 Impactology and is very thin and protects great
I have the Spigen slim armor on my phone and love it. I hate thick cases and usually find the thinnest I can. I went on a chance and love this one. IT is a very tight fit and adds minimal bulk. My wife bought an incipio and now wants my case as it is a lot less bulkier.
Take a look at the otterbox commuter series.
http://www.amazon.com/Otterbox-Comm...3&sr=1-4&keywords=galaxy+s5+otterbox+commuter
I had the NeoHybrid for the S4. I loved it for the first month, but after that the paint started wearing off tremendously on the edges. It was an official Spigen directly from them, so I was not too thrilled with that. They don't seem to dye the plastic, they paint it. At that time, they were also charging around $29+ for the case.
Something to consider, as I doubt they changed this for the S5. I might give their Tough Armor a try, as it doesn't have the edges of the NeoHybrid, so the breakdown shouldn't be as severe.
I need help finding a case that has a belt holster, the phone is too big and too hard to put into my pants sometimes and is very frustrating. My note 2 I used the platinum case. However I would prefer a more 'gel grip' case if possible.
Edit: Must be white!
Yes let me know too!
Yeah I would be interested too. Maybe just a holster as I like the case I have already.
Buy the pelican case through AT&T. Best case out by FAR
I ordered 2 through amazon. The Encased and Cellbee brands. Waiting for them to arrive to seenif they are any good.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
I need help finding a case that has a belt holster, the phone is too big and too hard to put into my pants sometimes and is very frustrating. My note 2 I used the platinum case. However I would prefer a more 'gel grip' case if possible.
Edit: Must be white!
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http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Full-...qid=1414745191&sr=8-3&keywords=note+4+supcase
i have this in black. its not bad. plenty of protection, built in screen protector (at least till there are some decent glass ones, then its coming off or i'll get a uag to go with it. i cut off the dust covers to the usb and headphone, i just dont like them on any case. i'd rate it a 6 or 7/10. i prefer uag though.
it comes with a holster. not as good of one as say otterbox, but it works and keeps it secure. just not as fluid in and out of it.
Too bad that it must be white. My Seidio Surface is perfect for me.
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Agfadoc said:
Too bad that it must be white. My Seidio Surface is perfect for me.
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I'm looking forward to getting my Surface today but even more forward to Seidio releasing the Convert add on kit so I can order that and their Quest car mount.
I think you'll like it. I had the Speigen cases just to get by, and paid more than I needed to for the Seidio on Preorder overnight, but man the thing is almost perfect. I added a flygrip to it which makes it complete for me, obviously not for everyone, but certainly functional. Wish I got just a plain black flygrip, but will have to manage for now.
Agfadoc said:
I think you'll like it. I had the Speigen cases just to get by, and paid more than I needed to for the Seidio on Preorder overnight, but man the thing is almost perfect. I added a flygrip to it which makes it complete for me, obviously not for everyone, but certainly functional. Wish I got just a plain black flygrip, but will have to manage for now.
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Eventually when Best Buy gets them they sell the Surface w/ holster for $20 less than Seidio. It's called their Platinum series. But I needed some protection 2 weeks ago when I got the phone. This Seidio Surface is the 4th case I've ordered, the first three orders were cancelled. Between that and the glass screen protector issue it has been a real PITA trying to protect this phone.
My Seidio Surface is junk. It feels cheap around the edges, doesn't seem 100% snug, plus the the top section and the bottom section slide around a little bit at the connection. I am really disappointed in Seidio .
00_MACKIE_00 said:
My Seidio Surface is junk. It feels cheap around the edges, doesn't seem 100% snug, plus the the top section and the bottom section slide around a little bit at the connection. I am really disappointed in Seidio .
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If mine fits like that I'll send it back. If I wasn't able to turn the Surface into the Convert model I never would have ordered it. I think it's way overpriced and underfeatured. Doesn't even have covers for the side rocker switches let alone dust caps for the headphone jack & mini USB port. For $35 + freight to me that's too much money for what the case offers.
to me it has the feeling of a cheap case made in china bought off ebay. ..
Why not look at getting a leather type case that will fit the phone with a case. That's what I'm doing. I have the Incipio case and ordered a leather belt pouch to hold it. I prefer a belt clip, but I am hesitant to use Seidio anymore since my Note 2 days. I had the Surface for the Note 2 and it scratched the heck outta the phone's frame.
I've had better luck with rubber base cases. On my Note 2, I switched to the Otterbox Commuter with its rubber liner and was scratch free. That's why I'm trying the Incipio 2 piece case that has a rubber skin and a plastic outer shell like the Otterbox Commuter.
Thank you all for all of your advice, I am going with the last option of adding a clip that will be detachable. I have to have white, I just don't like the black on white...being that my phone is white... So I ordered this case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWPVXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$11 and FREE overnight shipping.... ordered yesterday at 3pm and will have it today...awesome.
pr0cl1v1ty said:
Thank you all for all of your advice, I am going with the last option of adding a clip that will be detachable. I have to have white, I just don't like the black on white...being that my phone is white... So I ordered this case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MAWPVXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
$11 and FREE overnight shipping.... ordered yesterday at 3pm and will have it today...awesome.
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Out of curiosity what kind of belt clip are you going to use that will be detachable for this case?
mty msi said:
Out of curiosity what kind of belt clip are you going to use that will be detachable for this case?
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I'm a modder at heart. So most likely like the guy above did with the clip on the case, however I'm doing research currently to find a way to remove it so the clip can stay on your belt.
Something like this, but even more low profile..
http://www.baber.com/baber/gifs/cellphone/beltclip.jpg
I'm thinking of buying this one -->http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OGU9HZY...olid=1TGFEZ6DWPYUL&coliid=IO8N7OUUZASL1&psc=1
If anyone already has one feel free to post up some pics/review.
Thanks!
On the Android Central forums I think somebody has one of those and reviewed it briefly.
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I'm thinking of buying this one -->http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OGU9HZY...olid=1TGFEZ6DWPYUL&coliid=IO8N7OUUZASL1&psc=1
If anyone already has one feel free to post up some pics/review.
Thanks!
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I ws going to get that one, but I needed a white one. so I will create my own modded case
EvolutiveLabs is currently experimenting with a design for a RhinoShield case (presumably a backless bumper case).
A RhinoShield case will be made for the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7. We are experimenting on a new design for this device. If you are interested in knowing more, please do subscribe to this list and we will keep you updated once we have more information.
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http://www.evolutivelabs.com/products/galaxy-note-7-case
Looks like a decent case. I'll be looking forward to it.
Do any other backless bumper cases exist? I never found one for the Note 5 and would like to for the 7. The back on a bumper case is pointless and just adds thickness.
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Do any other backless bumper cases exist? I never found one for the Note 5 and would like to for the 7. The back on a bumper case is pointless and just adds thickness.
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I ordered an Aluminum Backless Bumper from eBay a couple days ago. There's a few color options, but, I selected the black, should look nice with the Black Onyx model:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182230578501
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Looks sweet. Though, I'd like at least like a thin back with the honeycomb pattern they advertise for some minor protection, since it's all glass on the back, too.
Im afraid of this cause what if it lands flat on jts back? No protection at all.
I thought the whole point of a bumper was to be raised on the front and back so it can land on flat surfaces on either side and not damage the front or back. That's what makes it a bumper and not a regular case.
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I thought the whole point of a bumper was to be raised on the front and back so it can land on flat surfaces on either side and not damage the front or back. That's what makes it a bumper and not a regular case.
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+1 :good:
Exactly, that's the whole point of this thread.
KOLIOSIS said:
I ordered an Aluminum Backless Bumper from eBay a couple days ago. There's a few color options, but, I selected the black, should look nice with the Black Onyx model:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182230578501
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This case looks really nice, i will love to see it on the actual phone.
Jerseymase54 said:
This case looks really nice, i will love to see it on the actual phone.
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I'll post some pix as soon as it arrives. :good:
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I'll post some pix as soon as it arrives. :good:
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Please do. Thanks
Thinking about taking a razor blade to the back of one of these Ringke cases I got for $1 to see if I can make my own bumper case. If no one will make a real bumper, maybe we can at least find the fake bumper case that can be easily converted into a real bumper case.
Lucent said:
Thinking about taking a razor blade to the back of one of these Ringke cases I got for $1 to see if I can make my own bumper case. If no one will make a real bumper, maybe we can at least find the fake bumper case that can be easily converted into a real bumper case.
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I'll probably do likewise,the Poetic Affinity case comes to mind.
The EvoLutive Labs/RhinoShield bumper for the HTC 10 adds too much width in the grip.
Some complained about the stiffness of the buttons as well.
I have no problem w/the latter,but,I did find the added width was too much & mine ended up in the land of misfit phone accessories after 1-2 days of use,which was a bummer @ $30..............
This was my favorite case for the note 5, can't wait to try this out especially since they didn't make one for the SD Edge
Good news! The Ringke Fusion, Fusion Mirror, and Frame are all two different types of plastic glued together, so with some bending and a razor blade to start the cut, you can separate them and throw away the back pretty cleanly. I don't have my Note 7 yet to see if it still keeps the camera off the table, and I'm not sure how much I stretched it pulling them apart, but it looks to be exactly what I wanted. Picture attached. These were $1 or $2 with coupon on Amazon a week or two ago. The fourth one I have from Ringke, the Air, is all TPU with no clear line to cut through, so I'm not even going to attempt making that one backless.
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Good news! The Ringke Fusion, Fusion Mirror, and Frame are all two different types of plastic glued together, so with some bending and a razor blade to start the cut, you can separate them and throw away the back pretty cleanly. I don't have my Note 7 yet to see if it still keeps the camera off the table, and I'm not sure how much I stretched it pulling them apart, but it looks to be exactly what I wanted. Picture attached. These were $1 or $2 with coupon on Amazon a week or two ago. The fourth one I have from Ringke, the Air, is all TPU with no clear line to cut through, so I'm not even going to attempt making that one backless.
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Well the question now will be...how well it will hold the phone..since it's just tpu..
I would imagine taking it out of your pockets will dislodge it from your make-shift bumper case
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kwazytazz said:
Well the question now will be...how well it will hold the phone..since it's just tpu..
I would imagine taking it out of your pockets will dislodge it from your make-shift bumper case
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You are correct. The Fusion and Fusion Mirror were too flimsy on their own. The Frame case, however, with its plastic reinforcement wrapping around the TPU, is pretty decent. If you're going to modify a case to turn it into a backless bumper, I recommend only the Ringke Frame of those.
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You are correct. The Fusion and Fusion Mirror were too flimsy on their own. The Frame case, however, with its plastic reinforcement wrapping around the TPU, is pretty decent. If you're going to modify a case to turn it into a backless bumper, I recommend only the Ringke Frame of those.
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Have you tried it with the frame or just guessing? I'm very curious if this will work because I don't like cases, I prefer bumpers.
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Im afraid of this cause what if it lands flat on jts back? No protection at all.
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I'm with you. It looks good for sure. But because of the lack of back support, I'll have to pass.
Although looking forward to seeing the pics.
The Frame does work and is sturdy. I'll take a photo soon. Not sure what the advantage of back support is. We don't have front support. We have the lip sticking out on both sides to protect both equally.