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I've been researching buying the Outland for my S4 and I was reading their site, I found the bold portion most interesting as I was going to buy from Amazon. This is just FYI for all of you considering purchasing.
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i recently found that the "look-a-like" UAG cases are on par quality wise;
so why not save some money ?
wavrunrx said:
i recently found that the "look-a-like" UAG cases are on par quality wise;
so why not save some money ?
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You kidding me, right? If you referring to Obliq stuff, that has been reviewed by others on this forum as far inferior to UAG. I understand saying "buy another brand which offers a similar protection for less money", but to support another company that copied the design just to save a few bucks? I don't know.
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You kidding me, right? If you referring to Obliq stuff, that has been reviewed by others on this forum as far inferior to UAG. I understand saying "buy another brand which offers a similar protection for less money", but to support another company that copied the design just to save a few bucks? I don't know.
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Sorry bud. .but i have both. ..uag and obliq and i tell you that obliq is as good as. If it is inferior it is not buy much.
Obliq is even better if you consider the buttons.... way softer than uag.
Uag corners are stronger cause they are thicker.
So you guys can say what ever you want about it. ..but i have both and saw for myself.
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Sorry bud. .but i have both. ..uag and obliq and i tell you that obliq is as good as. If it is inferior it is not buy much.
Obliq is even better if you consider the buttons.... way softer than uag.
Uag corners are stronger cause they are thicker.
So you guys can say what ever you want about it. ..but i have both and saw for myself.
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The user pictures on amazon of the Obliq look like a dollar store case, is it really not?. I just don't know if I could bring myself to do it. I think if it were between the Obliq and the Acase Superleggera, it would be Acase hands down.
I created a topic in here about the obliq case with some pictures... take a look. It looks really good. .. several people who saw my case and my uag agreed that obliq looks better.
I know that uag offers a better protection. .. but not by much.
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Buy the UAG, I saw some on Amazon for like $29 but why risk getting a fake when the real one is just a few dollars more. Uag is a great case, which is why you are seeing these similar cases popping out. Can't say how good the obliq is since I don't own one but seems to be a decent case for the price
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I believe on this one they are both made in China. Spigen is made in Korea I believe whereas the fakes come from China as well.
In general, if you have the money, I would support the case manufacturers that support your device. This encourages them to create newer and better products in the future.
Take it personal for a moment. What would you do if you spent all this time on a product and then someone just ripped it off to the point where you weren't making money?
Anyone know where to purchase the official bumper in the GTA? I would prefer to buy it at a store and not from Google Play as it costs almost 35 dollars with shipping and taxes. Thanks
oxxshadow said:
Anyone know where to purchase the official bumper in the GTA? I would prefer to buy it at a store and not from Google Play as it costs almost 35 dollars with shipping and taxes. Thanks
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Hello my fellow Canadian,
I live down in London and was in the same boat as you. Everywhere I went it was either sold out or they didn't have it. Your only chance is to buy it online. You can check out futureshop or best buy, they have it on there for 24.99 with free shipping I think but they only have the black one. Ebay and amazon is another method but don't know about the shopping cost. Www.Puremobile.ca is another site but I think they might be still sold out. You could also check those Wind stands in the mall, I went to one of them before but they were sold out.
I ended up getting my white (they have the black one also) OEM Bumper from www.blueshop.ca. It was Free shipping just had to pay the tax, came in 2 days.
Don't know where other members got their bumper from.
Hope this helps and Happy Hunting .
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Thanks my Canadian Friend! Hopefully I can get one at Wind. BTW, what are your experiences with the bumper? Good or bad?
I actually just got it in the mail a couple of days ago, I was using the Rearth Ringke Fusion case for a while and then the Spigen ultra slim one for a bit. So far the bumper is great. There have been various reports that the bumper's aluminum finish that goes around it cracks at the bottom near the USB port. There are various replicas you can get if you don't want to drop 30 bones on the OEM one. The replica bumpers also breaks in the same place. Keep in mind the original OEM one is obviously made From better quality than the replicas. Some people like the replicas more, no idea why. The bumper doesn't give the phone that much bulk and only protects the edges obviously. You can combo the bumper with a dbrand skin and it would look awesome and also provides scratch protection for the back.
So far mine didn't break yet and my older brother had his for a couple of months and it didn't break yet. So we can only wait and see for now.
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Poetic bumper
Hey,
I'm in Toronto as well. Got my bumper from here:
Poetic Borderline Bumper (Blue) @ Amazon
Since I have a trial prime membership, the shipping was free. The bumper itself is awesome. Not sure how it is compared to the OEM one, but this bumper looks nice and gets the job done
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Hey,
I'm in Toronto as well. Got my bumper from here:
Poetic Borderline Bumper (Blue) @ Amazon
Since I have a trial prime membership, the shipping was free. The bumper itself is awesome. Not sure how it is compared to the OEM one, but this bumper looks nice and gets the job done
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Using both of them each of them has their pro and cons.
OEM looks better than the Poetic Bumper.
Poetic Bumper is less bulky and easier to hold in the hand compared to the LG bumper.
OEM has better button clicks (has built in 'clicks')
In Toronto too.
I don't recommend the bumper due to the lack of protection for the rear glass panel. I got a very sturdy TPU case off ebay for $5. A friend scored the same thing for $3 =.=. Takes a while to ship from China, but totally worth it.
If you really want a bumper over a full case, you can still find it on ebay for single digit prices. It won't be the official one, but I doubt the official one is really any better.
Blueshop.ca has it. They also have great shipping times and prices for Canadians
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Go with the Poetic bumper. Not as pretty but feels better in the hand, the rubber part grips better on flat surfaces and it's 1/3 of the price of the official bumper.
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There you go. Poetic bumper on amazon.ca for a great price and shipping. Since all the bumper's crack at the bottom eventually and you might possibly don't want to drop 30 bucks for a OEM one, you should get the poetic one. I only got the OEM Bumper cause I wanted white
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Go to pacific mall!!!!
Really? Would PMall have Nexus 4 cases?
For OEM bumper, I think your best bet is as Kendaihou mentioned, futureshop or best buy.
If ever you pass by Quebec, you can get at a Videotron shop for $20 (this is where i got mine, and they used to carry a ton of them).
The reason that the grey plastic below the usb port cracks is due to bending with installation/removal. I find out if you don't remove the case often and only remove/bend it from the TOP corners, the plastic at the bottom of the usb port shouldl not crack.
And by the way, nothing beats OEM quality
UAG has a Christmas to New Years Eve Sale of up to 40% Off!! 12/24 - 12/31
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/?utm_...103248137&mc_cid=c6ae32fb93&mc_eid=175e8d07a4
For example, the S4 cases are normally $34.95.
They are now only $24.47.
If you received an email, enter your email address in the coupon box for an additional $5 off, reducing the price down to $19.47 (-44%)
Merry Christmas!!!!
Very good cases. Bought the black one for myself a few months ago. It's my favorite case so far, and I have a bit of a case "problem," as I'm sure a lot of you do. It's also considerably lighter than you may think. The pictures seem to imply that it's far more bulky than it is.
Lol!
I never had a case problem until the S4.
Now it has become an addiction
Before the S4, I never even owned a single case.
But after the screen cracked on my S3 from a 12" drop onto concrete, and the crap I had to go through with Austrian, sending back a defective replacement and not having a 32gb model in blue available to send me, I said I'll be buying a case for my S4.
Even though I have Tmo insurance for loss, theft, breakage, etc, having a case may avoid needing any replacements, but with the $650 or so price tags of the S4, I carry insurance just in case.
The UAG is one of the most protective of cases in a very minimal form factory, although @&34.95, it is a little on the high side. The sale price is very good though.
I have the Scout, and just ordered the Maverick.
These are cheaper on amazon and a better deal if you are a prime member as well.
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kench33 said:
These are cheaper on Amazon and a better deal if you are a prime member as well.
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The Maverick/Ice case won't be available from Amazon directly until February.
It's only available from a third party on Amazon, which brings the price with shipping to $30.43
The other cases, even with free shipping (available with over $35 in orders, or with Prime) still don't beat the UAG prices with the $5 off, of $19.47, except for the Slate model which $18.16, but that's only if you can get free shipping.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-GEAR-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00CJY913M
Biker1 said:
The Maverick/Ice case won't be available from Amazon directly until February.
It's only available from a third party on Amazon, which brings the price with shipping to a little less than $34.95.
The other cases, even with free shipping (available with over $35 in orders, or with Prime) still don't beat the UAG prices with the $5 off, of $19.47, except for the Slate model which is a little over $18.16, but that's only if you can get free shipping.
Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-GEAR-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B00CJY913M
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Sorry about that, didn't see the $5 off at the end. How do you get that code from them?
First thing I did today when I woke up I ordered a maverick UAG for S4 shipped to my house for $19 and some change ...you can't beat that
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Sorry about that, didn't see the $5 off at the end. How do you get that code from them?
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I had signed up to receive emails previously, so the 40% off notification email says that if you enter the email address, you get an additional $5 off.
raed81 said:
First thing I did today when I woke up I ordered a maverick UAG for S4 shipped to my house for $19 and some change ...you can't beat that
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Yep, $19.47.
Ordered it yesterday and it shipped today :good:
Good price for such a nice case !
Thanks for sharing. I might get the maverick. Its nice!
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Brutal Pineapple said:
Thanks for sharing. I might get the maverick. Its nice!
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Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
Yeah I already have a gold and silver one but those are nice too and cheap.
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Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
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:laugh: That's such a cheap price for good case Checking for ship fee now
Biker1 said:
Anytime :good:
Take a look at this link. You have 12 battery cover colors to pick from, and will make your S4 really unique, and it looks pretty cool. I purchased the Dark Blue and Green covers.
Only $4.39 each and ships from New Jersey, USA:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Colors-R...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item43bdb12076
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Do these fit well? I'm always really skeptical when buying replacement battery covers for the S4 because it seems like they need to be so precisely made.
juicebag said:
Do these fit well? I'm always really skeptical when buying replacement battery covers for the S4 because it seems like they need to be so precisely made.
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The fitment is excellent.
The locking tabs of these battery covers all snap into place tightly with no wiggle, along the entire cover perimeter.
The only thing which may be an issue, depending on the case you use, is that these covers are just a hair thicker than the stock cover due to the coating of paint. And I mean just a hair thicker.
For instance, there are no fitment issues with the UGA, Otterbox Commuter, Otterbox Defender, Speck Candyshell or Cynett Workmate Evolution cases. There is an issue with the Tech 21 Impact Mesh Smoke case because the Tech 21 fits very tightly with the stock cover, and has no clearance for the hair increase in thickness of the painted covers.
The Anker battery with NFC is slightly thicker than the stock battery, but the covers I linked to snap and fit fine, as do the stock battery covers.
I have an AT&T retail packaged Otterbox Coummuter case I bought for my skyrocket when I had one. Sold the phone and the case has been lingering around for a while....quite a while.
In an initiative to clear up my desk, first one to claim it and willing to send the PayPal for shipping gets it. I will ship USPS in a padded envelope.
Yes it is used but is great shape (blue inner soft, black outer hard) but is is free (sell ~$5US shipping). US ONLY sorry.
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I have an AT&T retail packaged Otterbox Coummuter case I bought for my skyrocket when I had one. Sold the phone and the case has been lingering around for a while....quite a while.
In an initiative to clear up my desk, first one to claim it and willing to send the PayPal for shipping gets it. I will ship USPS in a padded envelope.
Yes it is used but is great shape (blue inner soft, black outer hard) but is is free (sell ~$5US shipping). US ONLY sorry.
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Do you still have this?
bobbya0785 said:
Do you still have this?
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yes. sorry for not responding sooner, was sick.
otterbox
I am very interested in getting the otterbox really need one what do i need to do to get this?
You still have that case, I have a PayPal account.
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If you ship to Canada, i am willing to pay the shipping if you still having the case.
distortion said:
I have an AT&T retail packaged Otterbox Coummuter case I bought for my skyrocket when I had one. Sold the phone and the case has been lingering around for a while....quite a while.
In an initiative to clear up my desk, first one to claim it and willing to send the PayPal for shipping gets it. I will ship USPS in a padded envelope.
Yes it is used but is great shape (blue inner soft, black outer hard) but is is free (sell ~$5US shipping). US ONLY sorry.
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If it hasn't gone yet, I'm interested. Used one with my old iphone and would love to have one for my skyrocket. US address with paypal.
is it gone or still available?
I wanted to see if I could get some of us to share all the interesting Note 9 cases that are NOT available on Amazon. Typically, I stick with Amazon for basically all my accessory needs for various things because of Prime and its convenience. Especially when it comes to returns. The customer support is spot on, at least in my experience. But I wonder if there's other outlets that have some interesting-looking options for cases for our Note 9 that may be worth checking out.
Every now and then I'll see some ads coming across my IG feed showcasing some N9 cases that I've never seen before. I don't know how legit these places are, so I've never visited the sites. I've seen basically every case available for the N9 on Amazon so now I want to do some exploring outside. Maybe some of y'all have taken a chance with a new outlet and come from it satisfied? Please share.
I tried (and returned) a case from Simply Carbon Fiber (SCF). The carbon fiber looked nice, but I wanted something substantial. The return policy wasn't concise and I had to fight to get my money back... they shorted me $8 when they were only supposed to withhold $3 (a restocking fee). I contacted PayPal (I used PP when I bought the case) to get $5 back. PayPal sided with me and I ended up getting $8 back instead of the $5 I was seeking
At my time of purchase, the UAG Monarch case wasn't on Amazon. It was at Best Buy (red and black) but I wanted black and I had to buy it from the UAG site.
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I'm using Axessorize Proshield.
https://axessorize.com/en/galaxy-no...ld-samsung-galaxy-note-9.html#/30-color-black
It is transparent, has raised corners, so protects the screen somewhat as well. Does not add to much thickness also.
Gear4 cases, because I love d3o materials.
https://www.gear4.com/products/samsung/samsung-galaxy-note-9
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Limeybastard said:
Gear4 cases, because I love d3o materials.
https://www.gear4.com/products/samsung/samsung-galaxy-note-9
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Which one did you get? I am curious about the "Picadilly" clear case , and how that compares to the spigen clear cases.
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https://pelacase.com/
One of the best feeling cases I had on my P2XL. They said they'll have Note 9 available Jan next year
Limeybastard said:
Gear4 cases, because I love d3o materials.
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Oh, man. That Oxford one looked really nice but it's out of stock...
gnomish said:
https://pelacase.com/
One of the best feeling cases I had on my P2XL. They said they'll have Note 9 available Jan next year
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That's so cool! I'm sure folks have been making biodegradable cases for a while but this is the first time I've become aware of them. Shame that it'll take until next year for them to make one for the N9.
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Which one did you get? I am curious about the "Picadilly" clear case , and how that compares to the spigen clear cases.
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Picadilly , very nice feeling in hand and good protection. However it turned yellowish on my note 8 version. I'm ordering a Battersea when available.
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roaduardo said:
That's so cool! I'm sure folks have been making biodegradable cases for a while but this is the first time I've become aware of them. Shame that it'll take until next year for them to make one for the N9.
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Yeah, especially as a lot of people on this site will have grabbed the Note 10 by then....
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I tried (and returned) a case from Simply Carbon Fiber (SCF). The carbon fiber looked nice, but I wanted something substantial. The return policy wasn't concise and I had to fight to get my money back... they shorted me $8 when they were only supposed to withhold $3 (a restocking fee). I contacted PayPal (I used PP when I bought the case) to get $5 back. PayPal sided with me and I ended up getting $8 back instead of the $5 I was seeking
At my time of purchase, the UAG Monarch case wasn't on Amazon. It was at Best Buy (red and black) but I wanted black and I had to buy it from the UAG site.
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I have their Carbon & Alcantara case. Best case ever. Love the feel, look and grip of the alcantara.