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what is the best epic 4g case? post yours...
I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
TheCraigJ said:
I bought the Black Samsung one from the Sprint store for $19.99. It works great and does what I want.
Yeah, I know. I'm boring
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haha the sprint cases are fin & your not boring..
I'm using the Seidio Innocase Surface case/holster combo. Nice tactile feel on the case, and the secure spring-clip holster does really well, especially with my clumsy arse...
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Definition of the "best" case would be different for every person because it depends on personal preferences, how you use your phone, and how you carry it. Personally, I like the feeling of a naked phone and with my Touch Pro 2 I mostly used Forte leather case (although I tried Seidio Surface for a short period). The advantage of a leather pouch is that you don't have any permanent thickness added to your phone, but disadvantages are that you need to take the phone out of the case to see the screen and you can still drop the phone while out of the case - which is exactly what happened to me a few times. Now when I got Epic, it is thinner then TP2 so I wanted to get a snap-on case for it. Here is my mini-review of a few cases I tried:
1) Seidio Active - it is the case that (among other snap on cases) would definitely provide the best protection if the phone is dropped, it looks good, and made well. The soft gel provides a nice cushion and the plastic skeleton strategically positions hard coverage over areas that could be most impacted during the fall. It seems that the recently found Fishbone case on Amazon is very similar in the design so I would expect it to provide the same protection. Unfortunately, Seidio Active was a bit too thick to my liking and since I usualy take good care of my phones, I didn't feel that the extra protection would justify the added thickness for my needs.
2) Seidio Surface - this is probably the thinnest snap on case you can get. I really like the fact that it adds very little to the overall size of the phone and I thought that it would be the perfect case for me when I bought it and put it on. However, maybe the fact that it is so thin contributed to the fact that it feels a bit flimsy when on the phone. There is a tiny bit of play on both the top and bottom parts (when you squeeze them with your fingers on the sides) and sometimes when you push power button the phone tends to slide open a bit based on how I hold it in my hand. The case seems to fit like a glove but it is not as tight as I would like it to be and it is VERY easy to remove the top part with almost no effort whatsoever. Some may consider it a plus, but I consider it a minus because I am pretty sure that if the phone is dropped, the top part will most likely fall off after the first bump leaving the top unprotected (this actually did happen when I used Seidio Surface case on my Touch Pro 2 and dropped from about 3 feet onto hardwood floor).
3) Sprint Case with rubber back - to me this turned out to be the "best" case, at least for now. In terms of added thickness it is somewhere in between Seidio Active and Surface cases. It fits very snug and tight. I like the rubber backing a lot, it is not slippery, feels very nice in hand, and looks good (at least in black). Some people mentioned that the rubber has a tendency to peel off - I've had this case for a month now and it looks like new and I have no peeling issues; but even if I do, I am sure that a carefully placed drop of crazy glue will take care of this issue permanently. I have removed the case several times and I don't see any scratches left on the phone as was posted in one thread. The only drawback may be that the case is a bit harder to remove then Seidio, but to me it is not an issue and means that it will stay on during the fall. I rarely remove the top part, but I am a heavy phone user so I swap extra battery often and don't have any issues removing the bottom part after getting used to it. There were some reports of snaps breaking off - I have not experience that at all and I hope I won't since this is a perfect case for me at this point.
In terms of price - all three cases are around $20 bucks so price is not a factor. All three cases do not interfere with the sliding mechanism and make the phone feel a bit tighter with less screen play and no more squeaking from the battery door. I also tried one of those invisible shield things which is basically a screen protector over the entire phone. Two issues I found with those: a) no matter what brand you get, they will eventually start peeling and will attract dirt on the edges looking like crap after a while; b) although they provide scratch protection, they won't do much if the phone is dropped.
Hope you'll find your best case.
Cheers.
My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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My sprint case has all the tab breaking off after about a month and a half of use. YMMV.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
I'm using a black Seidio Innocase (regular not active) with the spring clip holster and I love it. I originally had the body glove case and it was just too big.. felt like I was carrying a brick in my pocket. The Innocase doesn't add much bulk and gives a bit of protection from random bumps and scratches. Has a pleasant lip around the screen too so laying the epic flat on its face keeps the screen from contacting a surface.
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My experience with case durability is completely different from gorby911's, so it's all YMMV. My Sprint case completely fell apart in 1.5 months of use, what with the clips breaking off, and 2 corners of the rubber backing peeling away. Even after Gorilla-gluing one of the corners, it peeled off again within a week! Just got a Seidio Surface and it fits very snugly and no play.
The downside of the Surface is that its rubberized texture is actually quite slippery, vs. the grippy texture on the Sprint case (especially with its rubber backing). It slightly twists and slips around in my hand that supports it while I'm swiping around with my other hand. But it's got a much thinner profile with what I feel appears to be the same amount of protection.
I hope it lasts more than 1.5 months long.
So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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So the sedio active is the slimmest case? May have to check that out, thanks for the info.
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Seidio innocase should be the thinnest.
I've been using the BodyGlove that has a the smoked chrome. Stylish and strong. Dropped it a few times and everything's still fine. Sprint Direct/Indirect stores have them available.
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I wonder if this has to do with how different people remove/put it on. I usualy pick the two corner clips on the charger side with my nail and it removes pretty easily after that (just slide it off). When I put it back I do it in reverse order - I slide the bottom two clips on first and then snap the top ones on. So far it's been working well for me.
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I have both the Innocase Surface and the black Sprint case and I too have had no problems with my Sprint case - I take off the back of the case exactly as you have described. Not a single scratch on my phone yet (knock on wood). I prefer the Sprint case over the Innocase as it seems to offer better protection.
For those who are curious, the black Sprint case fits in the Seidio Innocase Holster (the one designed for the Innocase Surface at least). I bought the $40 Innocase/holster combo at Best Buy, but am using the holster with my Sprint case.
I'm using this one. Got it off fleabay for $8.99. Really nice OEM leather case that fits great. I can't stand a phone in my pocket so I have mine on my belt.
This is my first review & thread, so please go easy. And please forgive me if I posted in wrong place.
Last year, I purchased the Trident case Kraken series for my tmo S3. After going through diffrent gel & hard cases and pouches, and reading reviews & watching drop-tests, I knew this was the case for me. I was right.
The case is a tank, plain & simple. After several drops & the occasional throw by my 3-year-old nephew, there still isn't a mark on it. It's sturdy, and looks like new. My only gripe was that I felt there should be more padding on the four coners of the case for extra protection.
Overall a excellect case. Until now.
Fast-foward to this year. Before I bought my S4, I purchased another Trident Kraken case. I left it in the package until I got my S4, then put it on. Right away I noticed:
1. Instead of a separate screen protectior you apply, they added it built-in on the front part where you hook the belt clip. While I think it's a great idea, the flim they used has a rainbow effect and it's a fingerprint & oil magnet. Even after using two electronic cleaning wipes, it still looks awful. Plus, the sensors & the front-facing camera are not covered.
2. The material on the side where the belt clips on is easily scratched (see pic). There is padding on the four corners of the case, which is good, but why did they put it on the clip's sides too?
3. On my S3, when you put the clip on, it snaps on no problems. But on the S4, I have to be careful not to scratch it further.
4. This case is hard to take off. I know this is to discouraged people from constently removing it, but on my s3, it take 2 mins tops to remove because you just snap it on/off. The S4 however, you have to grab the corner, then another one, and basically pull it out. I don't like doing this because of how fragile the phone is.
Despite this, I still like Trident. I just wish they did a better job. Thank you for your time.
the belt clip + reattachment process is the very reason i returned the case.
its a *major* hassle and i had no confidence doing it blindly as i do now withe the otterbox defender.
the case itself it awesome, but ffs, that beltclip is nasty.
Been having mine on for about a week now,..at 21 bucks shipped I couldn't pass that deal up(cheaper than the bs case I got from AT&T when the S4 first came out) I really like this case , as far as it being hard to take on and off,I had an OtterBox commuter on my S3, and to me that was harder to take on and off and was only a 2 piece case ,...I was leaning towards the OtterBox defender were or this....(both were 50 bucks when I was wanting to purchase, but OtterBox kept getting delayed and then the trident kraken pops up for 20 bucks well that made for an easy decision lol)...., for good phone protection this case is awesome,you can literally throw the phone across the room against a wall and nothing will happen, very cool case,.. about the screen protector, maybe you should contact them, mine is very clear ,..the ONLY complaint I have is the notification bar is a little harder to get 2 , ..but aside from that,I love it
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I had one for my EVO to use when hiking/geocaching, no worries if it got dropped, muddy, light rain. Got one on the way for the S4 for the same reason. Might be a pain sometimes and not something I'll use daily, but hard to beat for all around protection from the elements.
Hi, I currently have a Note Edge and a Samsung Flip Wallet case cover I got for about 20$ in an online retailer in Korea (since I live in Korea).
I heard UAG cases are pretty good, and protective. I currently use the Flip Wallet case since I do not need to reach high to power it on/off, because it turns itself on/off. But I have noticed some scratches on the Edge side (not the display), so I'm thinking of a new case.
I also saw that Verus cases are good, too. I desperately need help to choose my case. Thanks!
techcaptain said:
Hi, I currently have a Note Edge and a Samsung Flip Wallet case cover I got for about 20$ in an online retailer in Korea (since I live in Korea).
I heard UAG cases are pretty good, and protective. I currently use the Flip Wallet case since I do not need to reach high to power it on/off, because it turns itself on/off. But I have noticed some scratches on the Edge side (not the display), so I'm thinking of a new case.
I also saw that Verus cases are good, too. I desperately need help to choose my case. Thanks!
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Hello,
I'm one of those people who buys many cases for their phone. When I had my Note 3, I had about 7 or 8 different cases that I switched to every now and then. I ran across the UAG case on eBay and ordered. The UAG case instantly became my favorite, it became my daily driver and basically the only case I used after that. I liked the style, protection and how well it stood up. When I saw the UAG case for the Edge I didn't even think twice about ordering. My wife ordered me a Verus after reading reviews on it while she shopped for cases for her Edge. It offers great protection, easy to pocket(very smooth) and is a beautiful case. The Verus is too smooth for me and I see the potential for it to be dropped. If they made the other Verus cases like for the iPhone I would definitely order, but for now nothing beats the Maverick in my eyes. Would like to see the Maverick in other colors beside clear, I'd order them as well Hope this helps out
TE TOQUE said:
Hello,
I'm one of those people who buys many cases for their phone. When I had my Note 3, I had about 7 or 8 different cases that I switched to every now and then. I ran across the UAG case on eBay and ordered. The UAG case instantly became my favorite, it became my daily driver and basically the only case I used after that. I liked the style, protection and how well it stood up. When I saw the UAG case for the Edge I didn't even think twice about ordering. My wife ordered me a Verus after reading reviews on it while she shopped for cases for her Edge. It offers great protection, easy to pocket(very smooth) and is a beautiful case. The Verus is too smooth for me and I see the potential for it to be dropped. If they made the other Verus cases like for the iPhone I would definitely order, but for now nothing beats the Maverick in my eyes. Would like to see the Maverick in other colors beside clear, I'd order them as well Hope this helps out
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Thanks a lot! Greatly appreciated
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Thanks a lot! Greatly appreciated
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I`m using the Verus Case since one Months, on my other Phones i`m only using Spiegen Cases, in my opiniun the Verus is really same quality! Love it, smooth and easy to use on our Edge!
I have the black Verus case for my black Note Edge and it looks beautiful. I love the way the left side has a bit of a curve to it where the volume buttons are. I already bounced my phone off some concrete from about a 5 foot drop (it was in my lap as I was getting out of a truck). It bounced off a few corners and landed face down. Between the Verus case and the Skinomi screen protector, you can't even tell that happened. No damage to anything. Granted it was only a 5 foot free-fall, but this was the 3rd or 4th day I'd owned the phone and I swear by the Verus. My friend immediately went and bought one for his Nexus 6 after watching my Edge bounce unharmed across some pavement.
I just got my verus shipped as well. I can only judge by the look but i recon my edge is rather good protected wearing it.
As long as it doesnt fall on the edge, that is (but there will be no decent looking case protecting the edge a 100%)!
My wife just commented "gosh, it´s even bigger now" but she is always complaining about the size of my toy
So my verdictabout the Verus case: decent look - promising protection!
I think the raised portion will prevent the edge from making contact with the ground.. The only thing I'd be worried about is something else's edge coming into contact with my Edge's edge..
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Thanks everyone, ordered my UAG case and I'm excited for it! Even though I could've got the Verus for like 15usd because Verus is a Korean company, I want to try a UAG since I've never tried it and I think both designs are good and they offer excellent protection.
i just got my edge. the guy i got it from had the verus black on black. i like the color and composition of it but i personally don't like the curved sides and how the corners kind of bulge out more than the middle. i understand it was designed that way for better grip and slip but i am gunna be looking for one that has a straight left side but kinda the same build
Verus [Heavy Drop Protection] Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Case, the case is really good, nice design, high quality
Black Verus Case Beautiful
I purchased the Incipio Dual Shine Pro case had trouble with the black liner around the Camera coming off peeling and making a mess. Thought once peeling stopped case was nicer without the liner around the camera. I now have purchased the Verus Heavy Drop case in Black. I love the Verus case very high quality. Absolutely no complaints in my opinion a far superior case. I recommend it highly. It is flawless.
I had the incipio and now have the UAG. I easily prefer the UAG case, stylish sturdy and a conversation starter. Haven't put the Incipio back on since using the UAG.
I have had the UAG case for 4 days now and I love it!! It adds the right amount of grip to the phone, great protection and not to much extra weight. Not to mention that it looks ass kicking and I have been getting a lot of people to notice the phone because of the case. I had a UAG for my note 3 and love it for that phone as well. Can't go wrong with it!
I used the UAG for a couple of month and love it. The only drawback is it has a very rugged feel and width to it.
I had a Versus case and finally tried it out a few days ago. Imeditaly it gave my phone a different feel, I would say almost a more stock feel, compared to the rugged feel of the UAG. I like how the Versus has a very smooth back cover, where as the UAG has many indentations. Like someone mentioned earlier, the Verus is very slick on the backside, but I don't see the phone slipping out of your hands because of it. Even if it did, with the amount of protection on the corners, this case is going to give you all the protection you need. Also, the Versus has better access to the heart rate monitor, and allows you to place your finger on the sensor more flush. Finally, I do like how the Versus has a slight curve inwards on the left side, which makes it a little more comfortable when holding the phone with your left hand compared to the UAG.
Overall both cases are going to protect your phone from a 5ft fall, and both add a good amount of width to a already wide phone. You cannot go wrong with either case. I would say if you want a smoother feel go with the Verus, if you want a heavy duty feel go with the UAG.
u can put a screen lock app on the edge so u don't have to reach for the top.
techcaptain said:
Hi, I currently have a Note Edge and a Samsung Flip Wallet case cover I got for about 20$ in an online retailer in Korea (since I live in Korea).
I heard UAG cases are pretty good, and protective. I currently use the Flip Wallet case since I do not need to reach high to power it on/off, because it turns itself on/off. But I have noticed some scratches on the Edge side (not the display), so I'm thinking of a new case.
I also saw that Verus cases are good, too. I desperately need help to choose my case. Thanks!
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I need help to find a case for mt Note Edge.
TE TOQUE said:
Hello,
I'm one of those people who buys many cases for their phone. When I had my Note 3, I had about 7 or 8 different cases that I switched to every now and then. I ran across the UAG case on eBay and ordered. The UAG case instantly became my favorite, it became my daily driver and basically the only case I used after that. I liked the style, protection and how well it stood up. When I saw the UAG case for the Edge I didn't even think twice about ordering. My wife ordered me a Verus after reading reviews on it while she shopped for cases for her Edge. It offers great protection, easy to pocket(very smooth) and is a beautiful case. The Verus is too smooth for me and I see the potential for it to be dropped. If they made the other Verus cases like for the iPhone I would definitely order, but for now nothing beats the Maverick in my eyes. Would like to see the Maverick in other colors beside clear, I'd order them as well Hope this helps out
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I didn't realize this was going to be so hard. What I would like is an OEM Note Edge s-view wireless wallet. So far I have not been able to find if they even exist. This is my first time in Samsung territory and too many choices sound too much the same. I have searched for this by also adding Note Edge 4 ... then I end up spending hours digging through Note 4 products.
If you know anything about this issue, please let me know, or even just tell me where to look. Thank you for your time
Otterbox cases are some of the best protection that you can get for your smartphone. There are three available for the Galaxy S6 and coming soon for the Galaxy S6 Edge ( Sign up Here to Be Notified ) You can get more customization though the OtterBox site. There is also Free Shipping on all cases within the US.
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To get a idea of what these cases look like on the GS6, then view the reviews here:
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You have the same exact color option that I have.
Been rocking the Otterbox Commuter case since I first got my phone. It's a nice case. Since I carry my phone in my pocket, dust covers were a must. You should see the ports on my old Nexus 4, lol. I didn't want the defender as it is too bulky, so the Commuter was perfect. The dust covers are great and the case leave you enough room for a screen protector. I did just get the standard tempored glass protector from Verizon, but if all protectors are created equal, then you won't have a problem. The bottom of the case does just barely touch the protector. If you have a protector any bigger, the lip of the case will cover or push up against it. I do have one or two gripes with it, though...
It wants to slip out of your hand and is a tiny bit of a pain if you want to take the case off and put it back on. I think if the lines on the edge of the hard part of the case were horizontal instead of vertical, the case would have a better grip and not want to slide out of your hand. With the grooves being vertical, they case just glides right out of your hand.
I often have to take my phone out of the case because I run, so I have an armband that I put my phone in (having to switch cases like this is also why I got the Commuter and not the Defender...easier to take the case off and i'm sure the Defender case will eventually break from constantly having to take it apart). If you take your phone out of the case and you need to put it back, there's a certain way you have to do it. Put on the soft cover first. After that, you need to put on the hard cover on starting at the bottom. Sit the phone down into the bottom part and then pull the dust covers through the cut outs and then drop the phone the rest of the way into the hard cover. From there, the rest of the hard cover part pops right over the rest of it very easily. It's a little tricky at first, but over time, i'm sure you'll get the hang of it.
Overall, I like this case.
Not happy with Defender failure
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I suggest no one buy the Defender for the S6 until they show they have fixed the plastic housing, the holster, or both.
The housing on mine has a broken latch after only 2 weeks of use. The Defender for my old S4 last 2 years and still works fine.
The new housing has a smaller perimeter around the latching slot for the holster. Also, the holster tab is now two little nibs, as compared to a solid tab on the S4 design.
The smaller interface area combined with the thinner material on the housing caused mine to break easily. Now the phone wont stay in the holster unless I turn it around to use the unbroken side. I know that side will be breaking soon as well.
To top it off.....Otterbox's website wants me to give them a credit card so they can charge me $ 6.99 for handling the issue.
I am pretty disappointed in the new Otterbox. Am looking for an alternative since the design is poor and the return policy on such a premium product is less than "premium" in my eyes.
I noticed that Urban Armor Gear (UAG) had available P7P cases on their website, so I ordered one when I ordered the phone on October 6th.
Received the phone on the 12th, but the case had not yet shipped. I sent them an email that they replied to with, "We have 8-10 days to ship orders." A little standoffish, but ok, maybe that person was just tired of answering emails.
Received the case today October 20th. 14 days? Not too bad if I stop comparing everything to Amazon, but a long enough time that I ended up getting a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case from Amazon cause as you all know, the phone itself is quite slippery. It fit and worked just fine but the cutouts in the bottom felt a little sharp, as per usual with Spigen.
Anyhow, when I was looking at the UAG case on the website it looked fairly bulky and I was pretty sure I wouldn't be able to use wireless charging but I can confirm that it is charging wirelessly as we speak on a 1st gen Pixel Stand.
The case is a little less rugged than some of their previous ones. As far as back and corner protection, I think it's fine, but what concerns me most is the screen. The older cases (for phones without beveled edges) had a raised lip all the way around them to help protect them but with how the P7P is designed, the case is designed with the curved screen in mind and so it is only protected when placed on an absolutely flat surface.
The corners are slightly raised while the sides of the case thin down below the bevel, which makes sense, but also causes me anxiety because if I drop it, it's basically a coin flip on whether or not the screen survives.
The case itself feels ok. Not great, and definitely not secure as the edges will sometimes lift or push away from the side of the phone as you handle it.
The extra bevel around the camera ribbon is great, and all the cutouts feel nice and smooth.
A picture they don't show you on the website is the top of the case. There is no window or cutout for the antenna area and only a small hole for the mic.
I don't use a screen protector but as far as I can tell, I doubt you would be able to get one to stay on this thing with how flimsy the sides of the case move around and don't really hold tight to the phone. Even the cheap Spigen case held more securely.
I'll give it a few days but as someone who used to love UAG cases back in the Pixel and Pixel 3 XL days, I'm pretty disappointed in this new one.
I noticed they had that case and I thought about it but I stopped buying UAG cases when the Pathfinder for my 8 Plus literally fell apart. Switched to Spigen Tough Armor since and have had zero issues.
EDIT: Actually I think it was my HTC One (M8). Either way, it split at the bottom and I had to toss it.
Everything they said and more. Had it on my phone 1 day....and that was because I was at work with no backup case. Promptly sent it back for a refund. JUNK! Cuts off the screen corners, peels up screen protector, etc. NO THANK YOU!
FWIW, I got this case today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBFXYPQ2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
It feels like the GOOD UAG cases felt when I used my Galaxy Note 20....much better than the actual UAG case for the P7P. Just wish it also came in other colors....