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[Q] Advice on Galaxy S case

I don't have any protection or case for my Galaxy right now and I really need to buy something. I just can't make my mind up. I'm posting the items I've spotted so far:
(I'm sorry I wanted to put the links but I'm new so not allowed, I'm just typing down the items by their names and if you copy paste it on google they'll pop up easily)
- Case-Mate Tough Case - Samsung Galaxy S - Black
- Case-Mate Barely There For Samsung Galaxy S - Black
- Krusell DONSö Leather Pouch
- Original Samsung Galaxy S i9000 Leather Pouch Case
-Advanced FlexiShield Skin For Samsung Galaxy S - Black
I really don't know what to do, get a pouch and invisibleshield? or a thin rubber thingy and a pouch? or just invisibleshield and a pouch on it?
Could you guys just advice me a bit, thanks a lot!
I'll be waiting for an answer mates.

I'd go for invisishield and a little care. The bulky cases just break the beautiful design of galaxy S.

Personally i like these cases , not alot of protection on top and bottom but something is better then nothing and i hate covering up phones with silicon cases but i think this cases adds to the look of the phone not detracts.
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I have the Mesh Case Black and its really nice.
I would recommend the kickstand case though as it is the most useful

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That looks strangely familiar

Qazz~ said:
I have the Mesh Case Black and its really nice.
I would recommend the kickstand case though as it is the most useful
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I just received my kickstand and agree with its usefulness. It won't be my primary case but will def use it in the office.

Fornowagain said:
That looks strangely familiar
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Yah i borrowed your pics from OCuk as i was too lazy to do my own, hope you don't mind.

Jah-lion said:
I don't have any protection or case for my Galaxy right now and I really need to buy something. I just can't make my mind up. I'm posting the items I've spotted so far:
(I'm sorry I wanted to put the links but I'm new so not allowed, I'm just typing down the items by their names and if you copy paste it on google they'll pop up easily)
- Case-Mate Tough Case - Samsung Galaxy S - Black
- Case-Mate Barely There For Samsung Galaxy S - Black
- Krusell DONSö Leather Pouch
- Original Samsung Galaxy S i9000 Leather Pouch Case
-Advanced FlexiShield Skin For Samsung Galaxy S - Black
I really don't know what to do, get a pouch and invisibleshield? or a thin rubber thingy and a pouch? or just invisibleshield and a pouch on it?
Could you guys just advice me a bit, thanks a lot!
I'll be waiting for an answer mates.
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I use the Krusell DONSö Leather Pouch (and nothing else) and I am very happy with it. It fits perfectly and protects the device from any falls.
And it looks really cool also...

I use a combination of kickstand case at home and a leather pouch on the road.

Love my Case Mate Tough case. More expensive, but gives great protection. Comes with screen protector too.
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...-Galaxy-S-Tough-Case-Black-Black/Product.html

These cases are great.. Until it rains heavily and your phone is destroyed...
Get one of these instead: http://www.h2oaudio.com/store/index.php/waterproof-armbands.html

I ordered the Case-Mate Barely There, will post a pic once it gets here.
IMO I think the invisi-shield is too thin and the glossy surface is a finger print magnet.
The Barely There is a good compromise and respects the original design.

These are best hands down imho for me
DARKKRAKEN said:
Personally i like these cases , not alot of protection on top and bottom but something is better then nothing and i hate covering up phones with silicon cases but i think this cases adds to the look of the phone not detracts.
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I went for the GREY gel case and I dont regret it...Protects and it is less noticeable
Good price and good quality ...Delivery took 6 days to Holland:
http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180542842233&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:NL:1123

Qazz~ said:
I have the Mesh Case Black and its really nice.
I would recommend the kickstand case though as it is the most useful
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This .
Bought it from ebay seller named udamoa. I also got free black jelly case and two screen protectors(which has better quality than my folix sp) as gifts. all for $8.90

Qazz~ said:
I have the Mesh Case Black and its really nice.
I would recommend the kickstand case though as it is the most useful
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This is the only case I've found that seems to have the top right corner open, can you guys please confirm this? This is important to me because the brazilian version of the i9000 has a TV antenna there.

bidboy said:
Love my Case Mate Tough case. More expensive, but gives great protection. Comes with screen protector too.
http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...-Galaxy-S-Tough-Case-Black-Black/Product.html
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And is it easy to open to replace battery after installation? I usually switch batteries every day... and that's the only thing that is still keeping me from clicking the buy button

drcursor said:
And is it easy to open to replace battery after installation? I usually switch batteries every day... and that's the only thing that is still keeping me from clicking the buy button
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It is done in 3 seconds.....

I looked at the seller, udamoa on Ebay. he seem to sell 2 cases, the kickstand one and one that looks like Kraken's. Can anybody tell me, who owns them, how they are? Like, in terms of drop protection, material, and feel?
Thanks!

Okay, now I vote for Toughcase for the following reasons:
Our phone has the same glass screen as the iPhone, and it's scratch resistant.(there is a video on youtube). Unless you walk around with a razor in your pocket, the screen won't have a problem with it. Also screen protectors add a layer of film on the display, therefore making it less bright/visible, etc. My recommendation: won't bother buying one.
Our SGS's serious problem is the screen toughness. (also video on youtube). If you drop it, you have a good change it will shatter! So let's find a solution on this one:
- full body covers like zagg for obvious reasons won't help(also had a zagg, and I don't like the touch of it)
- leather flipcases, other leater cases only help if you are lucky with the drop
- pouches are also a waste of money, because you have to take the phone out to use, call, etc.
I bet we should move towards the silicone case, or hardcase option. Best of both words are the toughcase from Casemate, a silicone internal cover, and an ABS plastic outer case.
These are usually also a bit thicker on the front, giving the display a very good protection, as well as shock absorbation from drops.
Check play.com, it has a 50% off sale(£15).

CaseMate Barely There

This is the case I want. I see it's listed at this site. I'm not familiar with them, does anyone know if they are reputable?
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Also on Ebay now
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140584635141&hlp=false
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i wouldn't go for case-mate for the charge. this item is not on their website so who knows if this is even a case-mate case. Case-mate is pretty reputable but since this isn't on their website I would stay away.
If you want a "barely there" case, try this: link

streetlightman said:
i wouldn't go for case-mate for the charge. this item is not on their website so who knows if this is even a case-mate case. Case-mate is pretty reputable but since this isn't on their website I would stay away.
If you want a "barely there" case, try this: link
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How far does this go towards protection? I like the way it looks.
Sent from my Droid Charge running GummyFroyo 1.9.1

kvswim said:
How far does this go towards protection? I like the way it looks.
Sent from my Droid Charge running GummyFroyo 1.9.1
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I used the barely there for over a year on my EVO and never a problem. I dropped it a couple times. I believe these hard shells give the corners/back/body more strength withour adding bulk. These things are already plenty big IMO. With the gorilla glass I dont think there is any need for screen protection. IMHO
I did order the one off Ebay, but that Incipio looks pretty sweet too. I'll let you know how it works out in 7-10 days

I probably would have given the Case Mate case a try if I had seen it when I ordered my Incipio Silicrylic case, but I like the styling of the Incipio so we will see how that one works out for me in a few days, but it is good to see that there might be a Barely There case available for the Charge which is a good thing.

Those could possibly be real. I would wait either way. Do not go for the Incipo feather, it is horrible. I liked it for my Atrix but the deign they did for the Charge is horrible.

case-mate and barely there
I've seen the case-mate barely there cases on ebay even before they were released on the official site. As of this writing case-mate does have the barely there cases in stock (at least when I check). It comes in two colors black and pink.
As for the alternatives I bought the Incipio case only because I couldn't resist that thin red profile. But I made the purchase knowing full well what I was getting into--if you are looking for actual protection follow the advice of the previous posters and look elsewhere. It's also worth mentioning that the case-mate version is a complete piece in terms of surrounding the phone--the Incipio has a break on the left side for the charger port and destroys the aesthetic for a lot of people.
On a side note, some ebay sellers seem to be selling the case-mate tough line. I would never personally order anything from ebay without having seen it in stock on the official website. But ebay had the barely there cases even before case-mate's site had it in stock. They did have a preview of the product however, you just couldn't order it. If the tough cases are showing up on ebay it's probably safe to assume that they will be offering it quite soon officially. Even amazon has an official pre-order for the item but their time frame is 1-3 months.
I hope they release the tough cases soon, I had one for the Nexus One and was really happy with it and it looks thinner (by its pics) than the Incipio dual layer case that is currently being offered. I want a bit more protection for my phone but want to avoid making it too thick so the Otter and Trident cases are out the window, even if they offer extra covering.

I've been waiting for CaseMate to release this for awhile now. I just ordered it and will probably do a review when I get it.
I was disappointed in the Incipio Feather, I did a review a few pages back (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147494). In fact, shortly after my review, the coating started to come off around the edges, which was pretty disappointing.

OK, I dont know how Ebay gets stuff before it's even on the manufacturers own website, but this is the real deal! If not, it the best looking knockoff I've ever seen. I had one for close to a year with my EVO and this one has the same build quality. It amazes me how tight these cases fit, yet snap on or off effortlessly. I am definitely happy now and wont need another till I get my GSII.
The fit is amazing, but hey...a picture tells more than I can. Even with me poor photo skillz
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Another thing...Ordered on Friday at 9AM and received Mondays mail. That's great for ebay.

Thank you so much for posting your pics!
I was curious as to how the case-mate one looked. I was debating on purchasing it but I really want a red one. I have the red Incipio feather case but the case-mate looks like it puts it to shame. The feather case sits a mm or two below the plane of the screen which I don't like--along with the break for the charger port. At the time I got my phone I had little choice but I'll have to take the case-mate version into consideration.
I ordered the tough case off amazon, it should arrive in a day or two. Ever since I got a spare battery I have to constantly remove the feather case and the inner edge of the case is tearing. I can see the silver lining now--it's not too bad but it is annoying if you notice small things like that.

I saw that the ebay seller has a white one but I did not see this on Case Mates website. The picture on ebay looks a little green though. Would like something other than black or pink ...

Now they are on CM site' lol
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Dr...e-Samsung-Droid-Charge-Barely-There-Cases.asp

Anybody know how these compare to the incipio feather cases. They are the same price. and look almost the same. Was wondering if there was any difference quality wise.
Incipio Feather I had this on my fascinate and loved it. Very sturdy.

Well the Incipio Feather is so bad that I actually sent mine back. The button cutouts were uncomfortable to use and it did not wrap around the screen. The main reason I wanted it was so I could put my phone screen down without a screen protector. I had the Feather on my Atrix and loved it.
The Barely There looks like its designed a lot better. I would not even consider the Feather if I were you.

moondrius said:
Well the Incipio Feather is so bad that I actually sent mine back. The button cutouts were uncomfortable to use and it did not wrap around the screen. The main reason I wanted it was so I could put my phone screen down without a screen protector. I had the Feather on my Atrix and loved it.
The Barely There looks like its designed a lot better. I would not even consider the Feather if I were you.
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Thanks I went with the case mate.

Anyone know if either of these fit in the desktop dock?

If you mean the Samsung Dock (model ECR-D994BE) it won't. I have it and no kind of plastic case will allow the phone to sit flush in the dock. You will have to remove the case to use the dock properly.

The Case-Mate does pop off & on very easily.

The Bestbuy Rocketfish case is also a great barely there case.
It completely wraps the phone.. I have it and love it so far.
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Seidio case & belt clip combo

Heads up for anyone looking for a case/beltclip combo. Although i am very happy with my Case mate pop case, I'm gonna order the Seidio as soon as they become available.
http://www.seidioonline.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=galaxy+note+edge&Submit=Search

*Omnipresent* said:
Heads up for anyone looking for a case/beltclip combo. Although i am very happy with my Case mate pop case, I'm gonna order the Seidio as soon as they become available.
http://www.seidioonline.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=galaxy+note+edge&Submit=Search
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Available starting today! FYI

pdappcgeek said:
Available starting today! FYI
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This ones says it out now
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-surface-combo-royal-blue-p/bd2-hr3ssnek-rb.htm

The cases are availabe now. I just ordered the surface case & belt clip combo.

Do tell once you get it. I'm interested in well, but I will wait to hear from some of the early adopters. The pictures online look more like design drawings, not actual photos of a note edge in the case.

Just received my surface case/belt clip combo. I really like it so far. Not to thick, not too thin. I'll post some pics and a short review after I get home from work.

seidio case and belt clip
just received my seidio case and belt clip.... loving it ... not bulky and great fit for the note edge...just what i've been looking for.

I will be ordering one too. I have the Verizon clam-shell case and it is very inconvenient to put the phone back in since it is "loaded" sideways. I'm afraid I will drop it putting it back in!

Belt clip holster and case boxes.
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Belt clip holster and case
Installation is easy. The case comes in 2 parts that slide together and interlock.
Kickstand deployed
Imo, Seidio did a great job. The case is of very good quality and is lighter and thinner than my Casemate pop case. The case itself is made of high impact plastic, with a soft tough rubber coating that feels wonderful to the touch, providing a smooth but good grip. The belt clip holster is made of similar plastic as the case and has a soft felt lining inside to protect your phones display. The belt clip also rotates 180 degrees to the left or right. Your phone can only be inserted face in, right side up. The kickstand is metal and feels sturdy and tucks away flush in the case when not in use. Only complaints are the high price and i wish the kickstand was a little wider.
I give it a 9 out of 10 with 2 thumbs up:good::good:

OK, I ordered one from Android Central tonight. The combo was only $44.95! (On sale I guess) Thanks for posting the pics.
I've had Seidio combo cases in the past and they have consistently been my favorite in function and quality.

Question....I have a right angle headset cord. With all the cases I have so far I had to modify them to get it to stay in firmly. Anyone know if this one is more right angle friendly?

Placement of the mic holes
I have the Verizon Note 4 that I'm swapping out for the Edge. I also have the Seido combo for the Note 4 and the microphone holes on the bottom of the phone don't line up as Verizon slightly changed the placement of the mic. Which variant do you have and if it is the Verizon version, do the holes of the Seido case line up with the mic holes of the case? Thanks in advance.

sold american!
This is just what I have been waiting for. A sturdy case with a kick stand that is not bulky (like the other 3 I purchased). I ordered just the case for 31 bucks off android central. It will be here in a few days. Thanks for yhe heads up.

My case came in the mail saturday .. This is THE case that I haave been looking for. Its thin, adds little to no weight and has a freaking kick stand! Thank you for the introduction to this product .. :good::good:

I just received mine today that I ordered from Newegg last week ($35 for the combo). Overall I have to say this is my favorite case so far ( had a $10 one from Amazon when the phone first came out and the Incipio dual shock pro since that was released).
It is much slimmer than both, which also allows me to use my right angle cord for my headphones(beats-Android version). The kickstand is awesome and its holster is much better than having using the note 2 otterbox, that fit well-but the clip kept breaking...this one is much more sturdy. The buttons are also cutout and are much easier to use. It's also easy to pop on& off, so if u are a spare battery person is a breeze.
The only downfall I see initially is that it is a little slippery for now, but I feel like that will go away as I use it more.
~Sent from my Hyperdriven Edge~

Have to give Seidio Case / Holster combo a + 1 ! :good:
I have used Seidio cases on my last 3 Note series phones,and they have all held up well and are great quality. I had a cheap bulky holster combo on until I received this case, and it REALLY made this phone usable again without the bulk, JMO. I just can't keep a phone in my pocket...

scooterd said:
I have the Verizon Note 4 that I'm swapping out for the Edge. I also have the Seido combo for the Note 4 and the microphone holes on the bottom of the phone don't line up as Verizon slightly changed the placement of the mic. Which variant do you have and if it is the Verizon version, do the holes of the Seido case line up with the mic holes of the case? Thanks in advance.
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Sorry for not being quicker on this... The microphone holes line up perfectly on the top and bottom of the Edge phone using the Edge specific case and holster.
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Soooo my phone took a 9 ft drop onto concrete today. Phone is perfect and the case doesn't even have a scratch on it. I'm loving this case.
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Galaxy Note Edge Case, Verus [Thor]
This case is absolutely one of the best cases I have put on any phone very slim, tight fit and offers very good protection. To top it off it is $19.99 now on amazon! I would have gladly paid $40 easily. I just ordered a gold one when I want to switch from my black one!
http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Note-V...+For+Samsung+Galaxy+Note+Edge+SM-N915+Devices

Recommendation for a very thin "rubber" slip on case for the Note 4?

I'm not a fan of bulky cases that add alot of girth to an already large phone. Also don't like silicone as it's too much friction going in and out of my pocket.
When I purchased my LG G3 at Best Buy I picked up their "house brand" most inexpensive case/condom for the phone and it is fantastic. Just thick enough to provide edge and corner protection from a mild fall but not so thick as to add alot of bulk to it. The G3 was also a very difficult phone to hold... almost too thin at the edges. This gave it a nice grippy edge to hold on to, but it wasn't silicone so it still slid in and out of my pocket.
Going to all the major retailers now is nothing but iphone iphone iphone and MAYBE a few S5 and S6 cases. Bestbuy, Target, Walmart, etc.
I have Amazon prime but this is something I'd like to see in person, maybe take out of the box before buying.
So any recommendations? Hope I have explained the type of case I'm looking for. I really don't want to ding up my new beautiful aluminum sides or god forbid shatter the glass. The edges are just a bit too slippery for my liking.
Thanks!
-Jon

I bought the Spigen Neo Hybrid case for around $14 on Amazon and I love it. It's thin and has a premium feel to it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PF...ubber+case&dpPl=1&dpID=51PBdhDqISL&ref=plSrch
Looking for something like this but without the dots on the back just smooth.

poor_red_neck said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PF...ubber+case&dpPl=1&dpID=51PBdhDqISL&ref=plSrch
Looking for something like this but without the dots on the back just smooth.
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I've been using this one for a month now. Slim and smooth, but not slippery.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PUXOEKE

Oh that is PERFECT!! Odered.
Awesome thank you very much that is exactly what I was looking for.

Looks like it is too late for my recommendation, but I really like the Samsung Protective Case made by Samsung:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&tag=httpwwwdolphc-20&linkId=OMBRYAX56M45VB35
I have the Diztronic case as well, and don't like it as much because it is slippery, has less protection, and doesn't look as good as the Samsung one.

I second this guy...
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid, a Spigen tough armor and an orange UAG case.
out of all I found out how well made the Samsung protective case is, also the feel in hand is great, not bulky very durable and it does protect the phone very good.
it has become my daily favorite case.
I still use the UAG case from time to time for looks but still bulky.
and well the Spigen cases I only used them for a while.
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beezar said:
Looks like it is too late for my recommendation, but I really like the Samsung Protective Case made by Samsung:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...&tag=httpwwwdolphc-20&linkId=OMBRYAX56M45VB35
I have the Diztronic case as well, and don't like it as much because it is slippery, has less protection, and doesn't look as good as the Samsung one.
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poor_red_neck said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PF...ubber+case&dpPl=1&dpID=51PBdhDqISL&ref=plSrch
Looking for something like this but without the dots on the back just smooth.
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in my country, bosnia, cases like this are 3$

I received my diztronic case today. Exactly what i was looking for. Only downside so far is it makes it very difficult to activate one handed mode. I actually use that feature daily.
I imagine any case will do this though. Thank you very much for the recommendation!

poor_red_neck said:
I received my diztronic case today. Exactly what i was looking for. Only downside so far is it makes it very difficult to activate one handed mode. I actually use that feature daily.
I imagine any case will do this though. Thank you very much for the recommendation!
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The first case I ordered was the Samsung OEM listed above. I used it for two weeks and decided to also order the Diztronic one I linked to. Between them, I use the Diztronic most of the time and actually like how it feels more than the Samsung one. But the Samsung is harder and does provide a little more protection.

I used this approach on my Note 2. Mask off your screen with masking tape. Apply 3 layers of electrical tape to al 4 corners of your device, neatly and evenly trimmed to act as "bumpers". Spray light even coats of Plastidip, 6 coats should do. If you don't like it or it becomes damaged you can peel it off. Apply your bumpers 1 layer at a time . Run a razor around the edge of the battery cover when dry, you can easily remove the battery cover whenever. Thinnest phone case you can imagine, and grippy. Minimal protection though
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kbrn said:
I second this guy...
I have a Spigen Neo Hybrid, a Spigen tough armor and an orange UAG case.
out of all I found out how well made the Samsung protective case is, also the feel in hand is great, not bulky very durable and it does protect the phone very good.
it has become my daily favorite case.
I still use the UAG case from time to time for looks but still bulky.
and well the Spigen cases I only used them for a while.
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Yah I bought the Samsung OEM case in blue and I bought a Casology Bumper case in carbon Fiber. Both are superb but the samsung one is a bit thinner. Bot cases, though feel like you have the phone without a case. I like the corner bumpers as well on the Samsung Protective Case. It provides a very slim design without compromising protection.

Using black/grey version of Samsung's protective case. It is very good & slim. From back, the phone looks like Note 4 Active! Only thing I miss is a kickstand.

mtatohin said:
Using black/grey version of Samsung's protective case. It is very good & slim. From back, the phone looks like Note 4 Active! Only thing I miss is a kickstand.
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How is it when taking it out of your pocket? Is it smooth or is it like those silicone cases that are hard to take out? I recently got a Note 4 and I'm also looking for a case that's thin. Also, has anyone ever bought a S Pen from amazon or ebay and recommend it? I bought my Note 4 used and it didn't have the S Pen. Samsung website has them for $30 and it seems pretty expensive for a stylus.

j21098 said:
How is it when taking it out of your pocket? Is it smooth or is it like those silicone cases that are hard to take out? I recently got a Note 4 and I'm also looking for a case that's thin. Also, has anyone ever bought a S Pen from amazon or ebay and recommend it? I bought my Note 4 used and it didn't have the S Pen. Samsung website has them for $30 and it seems pretty expensive for a stylus.
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Just get the stylus from Ebay. They have the original ones and theyre like 2 for $5 with rubber tips and everything. As for the Samsung Case, it provides decent protection and is very easy to take out of one's pocket. The silicon around the sides gives it grip but doesn't makenit clumsy to take out as the back is plastic and much more smooth.

Superdudekk said:
Just get the stylus from Ebay. They have the original ones and theyre like 2 for $5 with rubber tips and everything. As for the Samsung Case, it provides decent protection and is very easy to take out of one's pocket. The silicon around the sides gives it grip but doesn't makenit clumsy to take out as the back is plastic and much more smooth.
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Thanks, I think I'll order the Samsung case then. I haven't seen another case that looks as thin and protective as the Samsung one.

Any good suggestions for a very slim case?

Samsung Protective Case OEM is quite slim

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PF...ubber+case&dpPl=1&dpID=51PBdhDqISL&ref=plSrch
Looking for something like this but without the dots on the back just smooth.
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i use this one and it is my favourite till now.

Best Note 4 case I have....
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Samsu...id=1453178640&sr=8-10&keywords=nillkin+note+4
I have several Spigens, Ringkes, Verus cases, OEM wireless flip case. The TPU above is the one I keep going back to. Only 0.6mm thick, makes the phone feel "caseless".

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Bumper Cases

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.

Lucent said:
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:

KOLIOSIS said:
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.

Lucent said:
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.

Lucent said:
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.

skillzo1 said:
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.