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Anybody know of any good cases? I don't want something like an outterbox or ballistic I just want something so I have a better grip? Any sujestions?
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Body glove case is right up your alley. Cheap, great quality. Can take a beating and can protect a decent waist high drop
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Agree on the Bodyglove. Using one now.
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elliot.newnham said:
Body glove case is right up your alley. Cheap, great quality. Can take a beating and can protect a decent waist high drop
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can the body glove case be used with an extended battery(3500 mah)
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I think paying too much money for the leaders on the market is foolish. Go on eBay and buy them for a few bucks from China. Just be patient for a few weeks till they come. They are the same quality like the others.
I have a gel case and I am pretty satisifed with it. It was a $1.00 or $1.50 case, I can't remember. It is not bulky and the fact that it is made of gel helps with any potential impact whether a fall on the table or on the floor at home.
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can the body glove case be used with an extended battery(3500 mah)
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I got a 3500 mAh case 6 months ago and couldn't find any case that would fit it. I was using a Body Glove case. Rather than go w/o a case, I took a knife and made a mod. I made a cut separating the back from the sides. The case then streches around the back plate with no ill effects (your milage may vary.) Its not stylish but it works. If you would like photos, PM me.
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With these cuts, the back streches over the back plate. It's secure, doesn't slip off, doesn't put too much pressure on the phone.
Thanx for the pictures....
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With these cuts, the back streches over the back plate. It's secure, doesn't slip off, doesn't put too much pressure on the phone.
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I've thought about doing something simular, but I was going to heat up the Body Glove until it could be stretched.
Truckerglenn said:
I've thought about doing something simular, but I was going to heat up the Body Glove until it could be stretched.
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Any luck?
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Any luck?
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Never tried it. Being a truck driver I'm not home much.
Heck, the ports that I've done were done on my phone while on the road.
I do use a Ballistic case. And can't tell you how many times that my phone has fallen or been dropped.
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My mom wants me to get a case ASAP because she doesn't want me to break my phone but I have no clue which case to get.
I don't want anything bulky, but something that can protect my phone well, maybe not as good as a otterbox but still protective.
And I'm looking for a case that has a good white design to match my white frost S4.
Can you guys recommend me some good cases?
Thanks in advance!
Oh and I've seen a couple that I like but there isn't any feedback on them.
Here they are:
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Samsung-Galaxy-Premium/dp/B00BSXXOC4 (not enough protection)
http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-neo-hybrid.html (some people say its bulky and feels weird)
If you guys have any of those two above, can you please leave your opinion on them!
I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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elflip88 said:
I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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They look like they can survive a lot of drops lol, but its a little to bulky from the looks of it but thanks I'll keep this case in mind!
What? The Neo Hybrid is in no way bulky. The first link you posted should provide sufficient protection unless you're going to be dropping the phone everday.
The neo hybrid isn't bulky, but it does add a little thickness to the phone. I got used to it quickly though.
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elflip88 said:
I would recommend either the Urban Armor Case or an Otterbox Commuter. The UAG being the slimmer one but they both give excellent protection. Some people might think they are bulky but to me bulky is like the Otterbox Defender or the Cygnett WorkMate.
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+1,000 to the otterbox commuter, and the Cygnett WorkMate.
great recommendations e-flip
I just got this case and I like it a lot! Very form fitting and has a cool Android logo in the back too haha
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/samsung/galaxy-s-iv/androidified-a2-tpu-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-iv
+1 on the neo hybrid. Mine shipped in today, and i tried it out on my buddies att 24. almost no bulk added, and it looks real sexy. feels high quality too.
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The first one is ok, good to protect your phone.
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The neo hybrid isn't bulky, but it does add a little thickness to the phone. I got used to it quickly though.
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I would say the most noticeable for me has been the overall width i.e. from left to right.
Definitely a beautiful case. Just had a lengthy phone conversation and the added width did make it a bit uncomfortable to hold.
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The neo hybrid is a fantastic case.
Only drawback is that the holes do the charge port and the headphone socket are so precisely engineered that they only take the original Samsung parts.
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Just got my white neo hybrid case. Love it on my white s4. Didnt have a problem with my other chargers in the house like everyone seems to be experiencing. Only grip (not sure if its just mine) is the power and volume buttons. They seem very stiff and cant tell if im pressing them or not. Hopefully they just need to be broken in.
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What's your price range???
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Are you guys experiencing difficulty while pressing the volume keys and power button on the neon case? I know that the post above me stated it. I'm bout to order that one because from what I've read, it seems pretty nice! Does it add any weight? Because I love the light weight of my phone!
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What's your price range???
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Anything under $35
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kevinrubio1 said:
Are you guys experiencing difficulty while pressing the volume keys and power button on the neon case? I know that the post above me stated it. I'm bout to order that one because from what I've read, it seems pretty nice! Does it add any weight? Because I love the light weight of my phone!
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My buttons on my neo hybrid are clicky. No difficulty pressing them here. It is fairly light weight.
As I stated earlier the only noticeable thing for me has been the increased width of the phone. I guess if the outer band recessed a bit more into the tpu case it would feel a bit better. Not a deal breaker though.
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Did a bit of reading around I'm seeing/reading nothing but praise for the Neo-Hybrid. Decided to go with the Dante Red for my White S4 =3.
I'm going with the white version of the case! Thanks for helping me decide guys!
Oh and i have another question about the neo hybrid case. Can any headphones fit in the microphone port? Like the end of my headphones, it doesn't go straight out, it goes to the side. Not sure how to explain it
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I had the Neo Hybrid and sent it back next day, did not like it at all.
Got a Incipio DualPro in black now and love it. Looks nice, buttons nice and responsive (Neo Hybrid was way to responsive, the lightest touch and the volume was going up/down..), ports big enough to support all usb/audio cables and adds a decent amount of protection without being overly bulky (imo).
Will probably change to the Incipio OVRMLD once its released.
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I would say the most noticeable for me has been the overall width i.e. from left to right.
Definitely a beautiful case. Just had a lengthy phone conversation and the added width did make it a bit uncomfortable to hold.
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I agree 100% on the width from left to right! I am actually trying to sell mine because it is so awkward...
Has anybody tried this battery case by i-Blason. There are not any review on amason.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Powe...r+External+Battery+Case+for+Samsung+Galaxy+S4
Any thin rugged cases that have the otter protection. .im sure its a far fetched chance, but that would be cool if a company could make a thin case that has the material to be durable as otterbox defender. ..
I like the cases that have front and back covers that keep the screen inset some for ground impact clearance.
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Uag is as good as your gonna get
No such thing.
The uag looks pretty thin for a rugged case. Just about to order one
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Uag is as good as your gonna get
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Ya ....looks neat but nah ill pass on that one..
To me it looks like it would keep marks of the edges/bezel if slightly bumped ot dropped but I bet a waist height drop to concrete.... the impact would flow right thru it and crack or worse shatter a screen
I like the cases that over lap the top notification area and home key, and are raised above screen.... essentially like otter defenders do...
I Guess im more into the rugged cases .
I wanna be able to toss my cell on a coffee table or /car dash or drop it from 4 feet " if an accident like that happened as the unfortunate ones that by skinny cases do .....and not have to get super pissed or raise my blood pressure thinking for them two seconds what damage did I do
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The uag case has a drop test video you can watch. You'd be surprised!
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The uag case has a drop test video you can watch. You'd be surprised!
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Yep that's what sold me on the UAG. Hope I don't end up testing it firsthand.
I think your asking for or expecting the impossible my friend....or hoping someone can defy the laws of physics.
There is a reason the otterboxes are so thick, dont you think they would make them thinner if they could?
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You may want to look at the Cygnett WorkMate Evolution case, which is slightly slimmer than Otterbox cases.
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Tomo1971 said:
I think your asking for or expecting the impossible my friend....or hoping someone can defy the laws of physics.
There is a reason the otterboxes are so thick, dont you think they would make them thinner if they could?
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Wasnt expexting anything thats why I said in op its probably a far fetched idea I knew this , but was worth a shot to ask, im not a noob to phones or cases I have a drawer full, It just pisses me off lol these company's cant think like some of us.. and build a case like we think they should... if anyone can otterbox can.
He'll id pay 100 if a case was thin as the s4 and had the otter protection. . Maybe aome space age carbon or kevlar material. ..
Think if the iPhone beetle shell case that's what kind of design im getting at... I despise open face cases what's the use on protecting a bezel or side when the screen counts for everything ..
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Check out that Gumdrop case on Amazon...
Uag all the way
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so a few weeks back i dropped my phone in a parking lot with small, lose gravel rocks. i like a naked phone but this damage made me want a case. i don't like bulky stuff so i went with this slim case from ebay. its 0.5mm thin.
what i love about the case is that its fingerprint and smuge free. and i just like the look better.
pics of the damage.
ouch
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case and phone
Ouch indeed. But that case doesn't protect top and bottom from those little rocks!
AshyKnuttz said:
Ouch indeed. But that case doesn't protect top and bottom from those little rocks!
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haha i know... just hope i dont drop it again lol
Sorry bout the damage. I use to think I wouldnt like a big bulky case until I got one. Its alot easier to hold I dont know how many times ive dropped my phone laying in bed. Not to mention my hands dont cramp anymore either. Something that small I would be worried about the shock from dropping it would transfer right to the phone. Will save from chips and whatnot but a hard enough drop I think it would transfer to where it counts, the screen/glass. I dont know how many times I dropped my s3 onto the concrete. Using a case with a silicone core and a hard skeleton definitely saved it. Still looks brand new right out of the box. My .02
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Check out the seidio convert. You might like it. It has the active I think its called at its core. A minimalistic case much like your but its also has a silicone you can wrap it in and then a hard skeleton on the outside. Nice because when your at home you can take off the rugged elements and have it in the slim case. Once again my .02
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I bought that same case actually, but mine doesn't fit with the battery cover on. Such an awesome case, but doesn't feel like it protects the phone TOO much.
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haha i know... just hope i dont drop it again lol
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After dropping and damaging it one would think you would have preferred a thicker case
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After dropping and damaging it one would think you would have preferred a thicker case
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haha you would think so, i just cant stand the bulky cases
don't forget to take the plastic ring off the camera
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edisepic said:
don't forget to take the plastic ring off the camera
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whats the deal with that?
albert1500 said:
whats the deal with that?
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Nothing, you don't have to. Won't interfere with anything.
If you can't stand the look of it: take it off.
If you want some added protection: leave it on. I'm with this camp :good:
I have one of those cases as well. Don't you feel that its too slippery? Kinda makes me scared of dropping it.
I actually use 3 different cases for different occasions.
1. Spigen slim armor if I'm outside all day
2. Regular tpu for around the home and office
3. Wallet case when flying (folds into a stand and has pockets for id cards)
Buy a few more cheap case types if you can so you wont be stuck in one particular type
I'm using a desmay case which I think is 0.4mm thin, looks similar to the one you got
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I have one of those cases as well. Don't you feel that its too slippery? Kinda makes me scared of dropping it.
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haha yeah same here. i just try and be careful about it.
Check out the bug droidexo case from cruzerlite it adds no bulk
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Try one of those cases from diztronic if you can
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I have never used a case on any of my phones. My 2 year old threw my s4 across the room the other day. Luckily it was on carpet so nothing happened to it. After looking at thousands of cases on ebay I just decided on the neo hybrid. I hate cases/covers....
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glass screen protector and a case are a must. but a case that can protect all sides
withc you think us the best?
the obex
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-obex-waterproof-case-black-p/cswssgs4-br.htm
or the lifeproof?
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/galaxy-s4-nuud/
I like the life proof name more personally. I'm just being biased to the brand however I will add that I'd rather have the flat black design too
Life proof
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I hv a cheapo lifeproof knockoff but if I would got an expensive case (and I may still do) prob would get the lifeproof with screen protector fre ver..
I bought the Nuud for the S4. I personally really love it. Not because the **** is expensive but lighter than my Otterbox Defender AND it's such a better design than my prior LifeProof for the iPhone 5. If you have anyquestions please ask. Tag me in the question so ill see it.
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Quentin.Sheley said:
I bought the Nuud for the S4. I personally really love it. Not because the **** is expensive but lighter than my Otterbox Defender AND it's such a better design than my prior LifeProof for the iPhone 5. If you have anyquestions please ask. Tag me in the question so ill see it.
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How is the sound? During a call and the back speaker? Do you think it would work with a thin class screan protector?
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I bought the obex, and it is awesome. I prefer it to any other case, but I have never had a life proof to compare it to. The obex comes with a gasketed extention to keep the phone water proof while using the headphones
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How is the sound? During a call and the back speaker? Do you think it would work with a thin class screan protector?
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During sound playback you can tell a difference from not having the case in but it's not a huge let down like it was with my iPhone 5 Life Proof. As far as voice feedback in the ear goes it does take the noise canceling a second to catch up so on the first ring or so it sounds distorted but it quickly fixes itself. It's not making calls or listening to music. No more opening the bottom hatch to make sure someone can hear me. And as far as the plastic cover goes if you're meaning a screen protector like invisible shield then it will fit. They provide you an optional screen protector to put on (I used it). I do intend on investing in a better one later, probably Ghost Armor. Lmk if you have anything else
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Quentin.Sheley said:
During sound playback you can tell a difference from not having the case in but it's not a huge let down like it was with my iPhone 5 Life Proof. As far as voice feedback in the ear goes it does take the noise canceling a second to catch up so on the first ring or so it sounds distorted but it quickly fixes itself. It's not making calls or listening to music. No more opening the bottom hatch to make sure someone can hear me. And as far as the plastic cover goes if you're meaning a screen protector like invisible shield then it will fit. They provide you an optional screen protector to put on (I used it). I do intend on investing in a better one later, probably Ghost Armor. Lmk if you have anything else
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Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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dre_t2000 said:
I bought the obex, and it is awesome. I prefer it to any other case, but I have never had a life proof to compare it to. The obex comes with a gasketed extention to keep the phone water proof while using the headphones
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I wish the same way on the other side. The OPEX is the same price as the Life Proof Nüüd which I have. I seen your post and I started looking for side by side comparisons unfortunately non exist... The LifeProof are awesome as well.
Long Live the IR Blaster.
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Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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Whichever you decide get one that isn't nuud and has a built in screen protector, otherwise there's is a risk of leakage. My iPad lifeproof is nuud and it leaks if you are too rug with it in the pool
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Whichever you decide get one that isn't nuud and has a built in screen protector, otherwise there's is a risk of leakage. My iPad lifeproof is nuud and it leaks if you are too rug with it in the pool
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Yeah that's smart. I got the warranty through Best Buy that covers water damage. That's another thing that kept me from the Frè
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Quentin.Sheley said:
Oh that I do not know. Sorry I cannot help there.
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Why can't they make a waterproof with extended battery case?
cantenna said:
Why can't they make a waterproof with extended battery case?
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Why can't they make the whole phone water proof? Oh... They can. If they can send the space shuttle to the moon with the computing power less than my Moto Droid they can make it water proof damnit lol
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Thank you, and I'm asking if you think a tempered glass screen protector would fit on there with the case and still seal? I have the mime feather glass on my phone and its very thin for a glass protector, not much thicker than the usual plastic ones.
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I just purchased the version without a screen protector built in. The nuud I believe. I have a Mime glass protector (not the thinnest one, but the one with rounded edges) and it fits. Now, I havent tested it because Im not going to submerge my phone just to find out on purpose, BUT it appears to fit and seal normally. ill try to get some pics for you later when I get off work,
Short answer, yes it fits.....
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I just purchased the version without a screen protector built in. The nuud I believe. I have a Mime glass protector (not the thinnest one, but the one with rounded edges) and it fits. Now, I havent tested it because Im not going to submerge my phone just to find out on purpose, BUT it appears to fit and seal normally. ill try to get some pics for you later when I get off work,
Short answer, yes it fits.....
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Awesome.
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The Obex is good at waterproofing. It's got some cons tho. I reckon the LifeProof will be less bulky. The Obex makes the notification bar hard to pull down cuz it covers the part above the screen. I don't really like the plastic screen protector of the Obex case also. But it's still a good case to consider!
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The Obex is good at waterproofing. It's got some cons tho. I reckon the LifeProof will be less bulky. The Obex makes the notification bar hard to pull down cuz it covers the part above the screen. I don't really like the plastic screen protector of the Obex case also. But it's still a good case to consider!
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I'm not to happy with my obex anymore. The screen protector is pretty crappy, the case scratches fairly and the colored parts get dirty. I had it on for a while and I'm very careful with my phone and its all marked up case and screen protector. And the protecter isn't that clear either. Yeah it's good that tue case is scratched and not the phone but my otterbox commuter has been on my phone for a lot longer and still looks good.
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I'm not to happy with my obex anymore. The screen protector is pretty crappy, the case scratches fairly and the colored parts get dirty. I had it on for a while and I'm very careful with my phone and its all marked up case and screen protector. And the protecter isn't that clear either. Yeah it's good that tue case is scratched and not the phone but my otterbox commuter has been on my phone for a lot longer and still looks good.
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I totally agree with you! :highfive: