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Anyone know of a rigid N4 case other than the Ionic Guardian?

I've been watching this section for a while and am wondering if anyone has any insight into whether there's going to be a solid N4 (non TPU) case similar to an Otterbox coming to market? I know Otterbox has no plan on producing a case for this phone and now that I'm on phone #2 since the last one fell off my lap onto the concrete, thus cracking the screen, I'm a bit weary about the available options.
Cheers!

theanswriz42 said:
I've been watching this section for a while and am wondering if anyone has any insight into whether there's going to be a solid N4 (non TPU) case similar to an Otterbox coming to market? I know Otterbox has no plan on producing a case for this phone and now that I'm on phone #2 since the last one fell off my lap onto the concrete, thus cracking the screen, I'm a bit weary about the available options.
Cheers!
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I believe go ballistic shell case, trident case and seidio have announced that they'll be producing one. I have used casemate tough on my S2, which seems to be similar in construction [2 layers w.o front screen direct protection] to ionic guardian, go ballistic shell case, and it has survived lots of direct falls on screen too. So, I think these cases provide ample protection. [ Have heard good things about go ballistic shell case]

Hrithan2020 said:
I believe go ballistic shell case, trident case and seidio have announced that they'll be producing one. I have used casemate tough on my S2, which seems to be similar in construction [2 layers w.o front screen direct protection] to ionic guardian, go ballistic shell case, and it has survived lots of direct falls on screen too. So, I think these cases provide ample protection. [ Have heard good things about go ballistic shell case]
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Awesome, thanks for the heads up. I actually have a friend with a Ballistic case on her phone and it seems solid. I guess I'll have to be patient for the time being.

theanswriz42 said:
Awesome, thanks for the heads up. I actually have a friend with a Ballistic case on her phone and it seems solid. I guess I'll have to be patient for the time being.
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You are welcome. In case you want to be in the loop when they'll finally announce the case, you can sign up for notification for the case in the below link.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/lg-nexus-4-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Just select the colour and then an option to enter your email address will appear.

i asked ballistic about when would they release the case since i was assuming it would be available before Christmas, but sadly they said the release would be most likely in January... but so far their case seems like the best option in protect from drops so far. No one else has release pics of how their cases will look other than ballistic

ballistic looks good but these guys are putting a premium on the price. Price will likely stop me buying from the more popular brands. It's not like each case is hand made...

Semitope said:
ballistic looks good but these guys are putting a premium on the price. Price will likely stop me buying from the more popular brands. It's not like each case is hand made...
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Yeah... the price is turning me off quite a bit. If the Diztronic one seems good enough then I might just stick it out with that one.

that ballistic is how much I payed for my casemate tough for SG1 which cracked on the back within a month. Another crack a year later from taking it off.
How will this case stack up for longevity?

Semitope said:
ballistic looks good but these guys are putting a premium on the price. Price will likely stop me buying from the more popular brands. It's not like each case is hand made...
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psyphris said:
Yeah... the price is turning me off quite a bit. If the Diztronic one seems good enough then I might just stick it out with that one.
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huh? you want a premium protection case but paying 35 is to much? all the otterbox cases start at 35, 50, and 60. you no like, you no buy. i'd pay 100 bucks for a sick ass case. most of us paid 400 for this phone, so 35 to protect its beauty is nothing!

smirkis said:
huh? you want a premium protection case but paying 35 is to much? all the otterbox cases start at 35, 50, and 60. you no like, you no buy. i'd pay 100 bucks for a sick ass case. most of us paid 400 for this phone, so 35 to protect its beauty is nothing!
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if i wasn't so concerned about getting the most for my money I wouldn't have gotten a nexus 4. I'd feel a bit silly if I bought the case and didn't think it was worth as much as it cost. All i want is better protection for the phone. I don't really care to pay extra just to have a certain brand name on it. hence I will look for the best value with good protection.
If they want more cash they'll have to up the features beyond rubber and plastic.

Beware of UAG Fakes

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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Any products sold on eBay or Craigslist are always questionable.
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If the product you see is not available on this site or the pricing seems too good to be true, then it is most likely a fake.
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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.

vectron said:
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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tntgdh said:
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?

Cygnett WorkMate Evolution S4 Case Worth Checking Out

I am awaiting my order for the SGP Hybrid-Neo and I'll see how it performs when I receive it.
While waiting for the Spigen case to arrive, I've been looking around for other protective cases with a minimum of material, meaning I'd like the lowest profile protection possible, which Protects the S4. Not a minimalistic case which offers the minimalist of protection, because that defeats the reason I'm getting the case in the first place.
I came across this site which has, in their opinion, the top 15 cases:
http://www.techradar.com/us/news/ph...sung-galaxy-s4-case-15-to-choose-from-1149624
The WorkMate Evolution case peaked my interest, so I took a look at their site over here:
http://www.cygnett.com/smartphone/smartphone-samsung/samsung-galaxy-s4.html?___store=world
I watched their video, and it looked fine, but I'm not impressed by demonstration videos in general, especially ones demonstrated by the designer r/manufacturer of the item I'm purchasing, as there is a possibility of bias
It is 'Real World Usage' that counts, whether the video is accurate or not. I gotta check out the item for myself.
With the above being said, the description of the product and the concept appears that the end result would be a well made case of minimalistic construction with adequate protection.
I did some research and have found complaints about:
- the usb port fitment, the hole not being large enough. I watched the video and in the comment section it has been said that this issue has been resolved by the manufacturer with the updated cases, so I'm not too concerned about this issue as it appears to have been resolved.
- stiffness of power/volume buttons
I have sent an email to Cygnett, and I look forward to receiving their response.
I'll be ordering this case from Newegg, as they have very good shipping times and Return/Refund Policies with No return fees, including 45 days to return the item.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875983832
The case is available from Amazon, but they only Fulfill the orders, and one of the Sellers is in China/Hong Kong with delivery times up to 26 days or so. The other Seller has a 15% fee for Returns.
The case is also available form Cygnett, but the standard shipping times are up to 10 days.
Amazon Update:
The Cygnett WorkMate Evolution case now Ships from and is Sold by Amazon::good:
http://www.amazon.com/Cygnett-CY1194CXWOR-WorkMate-Case-Galaxy/dp/B00BXL7VKM
I'l let you know what I think of the Cygnett when I receive and use the case, including the response from Cygnett.

I just picked up my Cygnett WorkMate in Bright Blue color.
These are my first impressions, as I've only been using it for 2 hours:
1) nicely packaged in a clamshell as other cases are coming in these days.
2) after removing the WorkMate from its packaging, I was impressed with the build quality, and I really liked the color scheme.
3) the 2 part case came assembled, and the S4 'snapped in' quickly and snugly.
4) once the S4 was wearing it's new protection, I was like, 'this is some nice protection' and that I was confident, if dropped, my S4 had a good chance of surviving unscathed.
5) I felt that the WorkMate offers some real nice protection in a very minimalist format.
6) the protective lip surrounding the screen rises nicely above it and appears that it will offer nice protection with lip height to spare for a glass protector.
6) the power and volume buttons do have a stiff feeling to them, but once you get used to it in a short bit, it's not a problem at all. I would say that with use, the buttons will most likely give a little.
7) the usb port was a hair too small lengthwise for the head of the stock usb cable to fit into. After 40s of the minimalist of quick scraping of the 2 sides, the usb head fit perfectly. Can't tell any mod was even done.
I'll see how it goes using this case, as I just received it. I must say that I am impressed with its style, construction and perceived protection and durability in a minimalist form factor.
I say perceived because I just received the case

I have the same case in black. I like it a lot apart from the problem you mentioned with the usb cutout ... just got around to scraping the sides with a blade for a minute or so and now it's a perfect fit.
In terms of protection, I think the YouTube video pretty much speaks volumes about the effectiveness of these cases ... the phone survives a ten foot drop. I've dropped mine once from about four foot and there was no issue whatsoever.
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This case is definitely a keeper. I've never used a case prior to this and the SPG Neo Hybrid. The reason being I didn't like weighing down and bulking up what is an otherwise light, thin, flat phone such as the S4, the S3, the S2 or whichever other device that slides into my pocket.
But when I dropped my S3 from about a foot onto concrete a couple of months ago, and the screen fractured, I was like, this is bs. But then the time wasted on trying to get a replacement from Asurion, who sent me a defective outta the box refurbished S3, I started looking for cases for the S4. The SGP is going back due to sagging of the neoprene after 3 days, in addition to it offering very little protection, but my S4 will be sporting the WorkMate.
I haven't applied my SGP Glas.tR Slim as of yet, and I'm thinking about whether I'm going to or not. It would add additional weight, and unless I drop my S4 and it hits the corner of something, I feel the WorkMate will protect the screen from most drops without having to add the glass screen protector. Plus I do have insurance. I gotta give it a little more thought.

Biker1 said:
This case is definitely a keeper. I've never used a case prior to this and the SPG Neo Hybrid. The reason being I didn't like weighing down and bulking up what is an otherwise light, thin, flat phone such as the S4, the S3, the S2 or whichever other device that slides into my pocket.
But when I dropped my S3 from about a foot onto concrete a couple of months ago, and the screen fractured, I was like, this is bs. But then the time wasted on trying to get a replacement from Asurion, who sent me a defective outta the box refurbished S3, I started looking for cases for the S4. The SGP is going back due to sagging of the neoprene after 3 days, in addition to it offering very little protection, but my S4 will be sporting the WorkMate.
I haven't applied my SGP Glas.tR Slim as of yet, and I'm thinking about whether I'm going to or not. It would add additional weight, and unless I drop my S4 and it hits the corner of something, I feel the WorkMate will protect the screen from most drops without having to add the glass screen protector. Plus I do have insurance. I gotta give it a little more thought.
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I'm wearing a screen protector to guard against scratches. The workmate will protect against most face down drops onto a flat surface. It's rocks and stones which are the only thing you need to fear with this case and I doubt any screen protector and few if any cases can protect you if you drop your phone onto a sharp, pointy rock.
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dr.m0x said:
I'm wearing a screen protector to guard against scratches. The workmate will protect against most face down drops onto a flat surface. It's rocks and stones which are the only thing you need to fear with this case and I doubt any screen protector and few if any cases can protect you if you drop your phone onto a sharp, pointy rock.
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Hopefully I won't drop my S4 into a rock or edge of something that will bypass the protection of the WorkMate and damage the screen, if I choose not to install the glass protector. But Murphys Law will probably apply
I figure the WorkMate will protect the S4 under most circumstances, and in those instances where it may not, I have the insurance.

Sorry to keep posting repeatedly but I'm so stoked about this case. Overjoyed in fact. Most cases add to much bulk or provide too little protection. This bad boy provides excellent protection without adding significant bulk and as a bonus the textured back makes the phone much easier to hold on to.
I'm usually a bit of a case whore and change often but this time I'm staying put. The only other case that's really caught my eye is the Griffon Survivor. I'll probably end up getting that once is available just for those occasions where I really need the maximum protection. The rest of the time I'll be rocking my Cygnet Workmate. :thumbup:
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Post away, like I seem to be doing
It seems that the Cygnett doesn't get a lot of publicity, at least in the USA.
I'm sure that is not the case in New Zealand, as the company a in Australia.
In addition to the possible lacking of advertisement, getting the case can be an issue for some.
Amazon has a couple of sellers, but it is not Sold and/or Shipped directly from Amazon. One seller appear to be overseas and can take over 20 days to receive, and the other Seller has a 15% penalty for Returns. Amazon only shows a few reviews for the case which means sales are low. The aforementioned may be some of the reasons for the lack of sales via Amazon. I purchased the WorkMate from Newegg, which is where I suggest others, at least in the USA to purchase from. Even Newegg has no reviews.
As mentioned, I wasn't a case guy, but this case changed my mind about cases.
It just screams out Protection in a very minimalist format. Hey, they have it in Blue which I couldn't resist
Update:
Is this the other case you mentioned?
http://store.griffintechnology.com/survivor-skin-for-samsung-galaxy-s4
The case has a nice look to it, and although it seems to offer more coverage to the top and bottom of the S4 screen, I don't know if it offers better protection than the WorkMate overall. The price of $18 is cheap enough, but I don't know the quality of the case. Once in hand, a better determination can be made.

Biker1 said:
Post away, like I seem to be doing
It seems that the Cygnett doesn't get a lot of publicity, at least in the USA.
I'm sure that is not the case in New Zealand, as the company a in Australia.
In addition to the possible lacking of advertisement, getting the case can be an issue for some.
Amazon has a couple of sellers, but it is not Sold and/or Shipped directly from Amazon. One seller appear to be overseas and can take over 20 days to receive, and the other Seller has a 15% penalty for Returns. Amazon only shows a few reviews for the case which means sales are low. The aforementioned may be some of the reasons for the lack of sales via Amazon. I purchased the WorkMate from Newegg, which is where I suggest others, at least in the USA to purchase from. Even Newegg has no reviews.
As mentioned, I wasn't a case guy, but this case changed my mind about cases.
It just screams out Protection in a very minimalist format. Hey, they have it in Blue which I couldn't resist
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Is this the other case you mentioned?
http://store.griffintechnology.com/survivor-skin-for-samsung-galaxy-s4
The case has a nice look to it, and although it seems to offer more coverage to the top and bottom of the S4 screen, I don't know if it offers better protection than the WorkMate overall. The price of $18 is cheap enough, but I don't know the quality of the case. Once in hand, a better determination can be made.
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You can just walk into your local chain store and pick up the cygnet cases here. Surprised me ... they don't normally have the best cases. The salesman preached the virtues of the case, I believed him and luckily he was calling it straight.
You've linked the survivor skin, I'm waiting for the survivor.
http://store.griffintechnology.com/survivor-with-belt-clip-for-samsung-galaxy-s4
The skin is to the survivor what the Otterbox commuter is to the Defender. Basically the survivor is the Defender done right. I've heard that the Defender has clips on the phone case which mate to the belt holster and that these clips can smash off in a fall. No such design flaw on the survivor and it has padded flaps to cover all the ports and the camera. Had one on my s3, it added a lot of size to the phone but man that thing felt indestructible.
I don't need that kind of protection every day but there are still occasions where I really want that assurance that my phone has the utmost protection.
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Thanks. I'll take a good look at it later, as I gotta get some shut eye
I read the description and it definitely looks like an anti-destrutive case with those listed specs.
Much easier for sure to get the Cygnett where you are. They definitely have a larger customer base there.

LOL, I was stupid to purchase a case at tmobile store cost me 30 buck. Question, I have a white S4 they don't have survivor in white?
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epsix said:
LOL, I was stupid to purchase a case at tmobile store cost me 30 buck. Question, I have a white S4 they don't have survivor in white?
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I just found this for you:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcv9mCVIB-c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Btw, I'm extremely satisfied with my WorkMate, even though I haven't dropped my S4 as of yet
But as I mentioned previously, this case is very well built, and I feel confident it'll protect my S4 in case of any unfortunate drops
Btw, you mentioned the Survivor.
If you're referring to the Cygnett, it's the Evolution.
If your referencing the T-Mobile case, I'm not familiar with it.

4 week follow up
Well, it's been about 4 weeks since I took possession of the Cygnett WorkMate Evolution case in Bright Blue and:
- the case looks as good as it did the first day I received it* (see below)
- the case fits as well as the first day. There is nothing that will stretchout, etc.
- *the light Grey back, when you hold it at an angle to the light, you can see certain areas where there is a slight lightness to the Grey, but only at certain angles. The cause is most likely from natural oils in the skin, as the slight blemish ocurrs where you hold the phone the most.
- I have not dropped the phone as of today, and don't expect to, but if I do, I'm confident that the phone will be very much protected
- although the case adds slight bulk to the S4, as the S4 is so very slim and light without the case, it fits comfortably in my front pocket, and my pants are not of the baggy variety
And there you have it.
My overall rating of this case is 9.8/10 (due to the very hard to notice blemish)
I highly recommend it to those who are looking for excellent protection for their S4, in a minimalist form factor.
This is a case that when you see it, hold it and put your S4 in it, you will be confident that your S4 will be very well protected.

I've updated the op to reflect the fact that the Cygnett case is now Sold by and Ships from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Cygnett-CY1194CXWOR-WorkMate-Case-Galaxy/dp/B00BXL7VKM
Here is an update regarding the discoloration of the Grey back of the case:
I've just taken a couple of pics tonight of the discoloration that the medium grey material has sustained. While it doesn't affect the protectiveness of the case, it does affect the aesthetics.
The discoloration of the case has occurred where my hand/fingers grip the back of the case the most.
When the Cygnett was my edc, the discoloration gradually occurred over the course of approx. 6 weeks. It looked great when it was new, but not that great after only a month and a half.
I just sent an email to Cygnett 's US office regarding this issue. I'm hoping this issue is just an exception, but if it's a material flaw, hopefully it has been resolved.
http://us.cygnett.com/contacts
Update:
I didn't receive a response to my email so I called the phone number for Cygnett's US office.
Spoke with a very nice rep, and explained my issue.
She is sending out a replacement shell, and gave me her personal email address.
I sent her my shipping info, and she responded that she just shipped out the replacement.
Excellent customer service:good:

Biker1 said:
I've updated the op to reflect the fact that the Cygnett case is now Sold by and Ships from Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Cygnett-CY1194CXWOR-WorkMate-Case-Galaxy/dp/B00BXL7VKM
Here is an update regarding the discoloration of the Grey back of the case:
I've just taken a couple of pics tonight of the discoloration that the medium grey material has sustained. While it doesn't affect the protectiveness of the case, it does affect the aesthetics.
The discoloration of the case has occurred where my hand/fingers grip the back of the case the most.
When the Cygnett was my edc, the discoloration gradually occurred over the course of approx. 6 weeks. It looked great when it was new, but not that great after only a month and a half.
I just sent an email to Cygnett 's US office regarding this issue. I'm hoping this issue is just an exception, but if it's a material flaw, hopefully it has been resolved.
http://us.cygnett.com/contacts
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I've had mine for about 2 month and the colors are still fine.

keltsi95 said:
I've had mine for about 2 month and the colors are still fine.
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The gray backing has a wear patten on mine.
I took a closer look and in between the tiny raised bumps, the material is worn, which creates the 'discolored' look pattern which is more perceptible at certain angles.
Still a case which appears to offer excellent protection, although I haven't dropped mine yet .

What's the deal with cases from China?

I love the design of the Spigen Neo Hybrid. But they list it as being $30, which seems crazy for a case. So I'm googling for better prices, and find the "same product" on AliExpress...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gala...y-S5-i9600-G900S-i9500X-Cover/1721050549.html
...where it's $3. That's too good to be true, right? What's the catch? Is this a knockoff?

Most likely a knock off, Spigen cases are definitely being copied..

CreativeEmbassy said:
I love the design of the Spigen Neo Hybrid. But they list it as being $30, which seems crazy for a case. So I'm googling for better prices, and find the "same product" on AliExpress...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gala...y-S5-i9600-G900S-i9500X-Cover/1721050549.html
...where it's $3. That's too good to be true, right? What's the catch? Is this a knockoff?
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I believe that all cases are made in China these days. The difference is if they came out the front or back door.
I avoid fakes myself.

Ive never bought anything from Ali before, but it is likely a knock off. I have the Neo Hybrid that I bought from Amazon and I personally love it. When I tried using mine naked, man, the oem cover is just too slippery for my liking. I have extra money on my paypal, so I might try this purchase and see what is the difference. Big red flag from the reviews though, they are mostly one word responses such as "good" and "excellent."

Its pretty much guaranteed that all brand products on Aliexpress are counterfeits. Except for Chinese brands. Most Spigen products are made in Korea. If it was true that they came out the back door, it would most likely be for not passing quality control. Although I don't have two cases to compare, the usual differences are, not as good a fit, components not machined as well, lower grade materials.

CreativeEmbassy said:
I love the design of the Spigen Neo Hybrid. But they list it as being $30, which seems crazy for a case. So I'm googling for better prices, and find the "same product" on AliExpress...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gala...y-S5-i9600-G900S-i9500X-Cover/1721050549.html
...where it's $3. That's too good to be true, right? What's the catch? Is this a knockoff?
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That one is cheap because it's not made in the official Spigen factory. Spigen also doesn't allow (usually gets taken down quick) others to sell their brand.

CreativeEmbassy said:
I love the design of the Spigen Neo Hybrid. But they list it as being $30, which seems crazy for a case. So I'm googling for better prices, and find the "same product" on AliExpress...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Gala...y-S5-i9600-G900S-i9500X-Cover/1721050549.html
...where it's $3. That's too good to be true, right? What's the catch? Is this a knockoff?
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i bought the spigen hybrid on amazon for 18$ i put the savings towards a qi card for wireless charging.
i bought one from aliexpress now too ill take photos of both and compare any differences i see between the two when i recieve the aliexpress one, which could be up to a month depending on customs and stuff.

lurch0101 said:
That one is cheap because it's not made in the official Spigen factory. Spigen also doesn't allow (usually gets taken down quick) others to sell their brand.
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There are quite a few ligit Spigen resellers/retailers for different countries. Although it may be tricky to verify the authenticity of product unless you buy it and check the included serial number. One thing for certain, a genuine Spigen case will not be significantly cheaper as in $3.

i ordered two of them and they are fakes, i attached some pictures of the two i got and the real slim armor i ordered at amazon, they get the job done for $4 but the cut out for usb port is really tight and there is no room to open the flap of the port, i had to take out the case every time i had to charge the phone, that is why i decided to buy a real one at amazon.

Sinchero said:
i ordered two of them and they are fakes, i attached some pictures of the two i got and the real slim armor i ordered at amazon, they get the job done for $4 but the cut out for usb port is really tight and there is no room to open the flap of the port, i had to take out the case every time i had to charge the phone, that is why i decided to buy a real one at amazon.
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they may have been a initial batch that they later discovered the port openings werent big enough and instead of tossing them they sold them for pennies on the dollar. Its just a thought but i can see from your pictures the port openings are definatly smaller

blessedswine said:
they may have been a initial batch that they later discovered the port openings werent big enough and instead of tossing them they sold them for pennies on the dollar. Its just a thought but i can see from your pictures the port openings are definatly smaller
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Ran into that exact problem earlier in the year on a Neo Hybrid knockoff. Holes for the volume control were about 2mmm off and only the up volume would work..lol

I wonder... did the fakes has the spigen certificate inside?

mefistos said:
I wonder... did the fakes has the spigen certificate inside?
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No, they didn't.

Looking or updated waterproof case opinions...

Hi all,
I've done the digging on this forum and seems its been a few months since many of you have chimed in on waterproof S6 cases.
It seems the best options are Lifeproof FRE or Dog and Bone Wetsuit. That said, I've read two things: 1) those who swear by Lifeproof despite the complaints and 2) those who bought it and were highly disappointed.
Both are pricey.
Which is thinner?
I see Dog and Bone claims to use a tempered glass protector but I've read in multiple places it feels like plastic, not tempered glass. That said, I realize the outer layers of tempered glass are plastic.
I also read the Dog and Bone reduced radio reception quite a bit. Is this true?
How easy is it to remove either of these? Can I put these on when I need to go on adventures and switch back to my Spigen Neo Hybrid when I want slim? The 2nd problem with that is I generally use tempered glass so I guess I'll have to remove this to put on either of these cases?
EDIT: After more digging I'm also curious about these options: Punkcase SpikeStar, Ghostek Atomic. The Punkcase reviews on Amazon almost all say it's good but the bad ones are very short anonymous, and not very detailed.. which almost makes me think the other big names are having trolls badmouth the little guys.. but who knows.
Thanks.

I have lifeproof. I was considering dog&bone wetsuit as well, but limited availability, warranty, and price (lp was half price than d&b on amazon) were drawbacks. Lifeproof works well with tempered glass sp (mine's 0.2mm thick). Had issue with crack in charging port cover, contacted lifeproof and they replaced it with a whole new case, paid 5 dollars for shipping, no hassel. I have complete confidence in the waterproofing nature of case, and it's surprising light. (Lighter than my neo hybrid metal). Let me kknow if you have any more questions.

I'm thinking of getting this one. Couldn't find too much on it though.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A23I86G8ZNJ60H

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I have lifeproof. I was considering dog&bone wetsuit as well, but limited availability, warranty, and price (lp was half price than d&b on amazon) were drawbacks. Lifeproof works well with tempered glass sp (mine's 0.2mm thick). Had issue with crack in charging port cover, contacted lifeproof and they replaced it with a whole new case, paid 5 dollars for shipping, no hassel. I have complete confidence in the waterproofing nature of case, and it's surprising light. (Lighter than my neo hybrid metal). Let me kknow if you have any more questions.
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So despite the negative reviews I've read, would you recommend Lifeproof as a case to switch to for excursions when waterproof is desired? Then switching back when back to normal (dry) life?

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So despite the negative reviews I've read, would you recommend Lifeproof as a case to switch to for excursions when waterproof is desired? Then switching back when back to normal (dry) life?
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That's exactly what I do. I use neo hybrid for protection in dry weather. Spigen liquid crystal at home. And lifeproof whenever I'm outdoors camping, or otherwise. It's quite easy to take the case off with a coin.
As long as you take care of the case, it'll last you.
One of the biggest complaints was Power port cover breaking off, and it's 99.9% user error/negligence. Sound, admittedly, will degrade in quality, but I see it as a fair trade off for waterproof feature.
I was very tempted to get Dog and bone, but they're availability is scarce (it's from Australia). Also the price is double than LP.
If you're in canada/Us, don't buy it from retail. Buy it from amazon, and you'll pay almost half the price of retail.
Try to avoid off-brand cases. They usually have very poor quality, and warranty if there is a problem with the case. Invest a little more and opt for a reputable brand, whether you choose LP or D&B.

Rakcoon said:
That's exactly what I do. I use neo hybrid for protection in dry weather. Spigen liquid crystal at home. And lifeproof whenever I'm outdoors camping, or otherwise. It's quite easy to take the case off with a coin.
As long as you take care of the case, it'll last you.
One of the biggest complaints was Power port cover breaking off, and it's 99.9% user error/negligence. Sound, admittedly, will degrade in quality, but I see it as a fair trade off for waterproof feature.
I was very tempted to get Dog and bone, but they're availability is scarce (it's from Australia). Also the price is double than LP.
If you're in canada/Us, don't buy it from retail. Buy it from amazon, and you'll pay almost half the price of retail.
Try to avoid off-brand cases. They usually have very poor quality, and warranty if there is a problem with the case. Invest a little more and opt for a reputable brand, whether you choose LP or D&B.
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Thanks. I'll probably do Lifeproof. I do wish for the price of the case it had better than a 1 year warranty. They could do much better saying "Lifetime" knowing that most people don't keep their phone for more than 3 years.

The extreme muffled sound of life proof was a deal beaker. I could hardly hear voice in a noisy environment. I had life proof and returned it then got a dog and bone which has no audio issue and you can almost use it day to day. By comparison life proof looks better made/more shockproof.