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Just an FYI, I bought this case from Best Buy:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...lack/2953042.p?id=1218367096955&skuId=2953042
It is the same as this case from Seidio:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-hr3lgthr-bk.htm
It is very minimal and provides basic scuff protection of the device. This means I can set it on a table, counter, etc without worrying about scratches. The holster is also great. I bought it for $29.99 yesterday but I see online that it lists for 34.99. This is still much cheaper than the $49.99 from Seidioonline.com
I highly recommend this for anyone who likes the case/holster combo and prefers a minimal amount of thickness.
Yup I ran across the same thing on my Bold 9000. Same thing just called platnum. It was the Best setup I had for my Bold BTW
I'm rough on my devices. They're usually in an OB, Gumdrop, or Ballistic case. W/ that said, who do you think will be the first to build a rugged case for the N7.
I had an OB Defender for my SGT 7.0 and it was perfect. (back when OB was still pumping out quality for Android devices).
Sure they add some bulk to a device but I need that bulk and protection.
Honestly I hope Gumdrop builds one for it also. Messaged them about it, but haven't heard anything. Have had their cases for the SGT 10.1's. Both the military and standard (had three 10.1's). Really no difference except color. W/ that said, I like theirs a little more than OB's designs.
Ballistic I'm torn about. They have great prices, but man oh man those corner...knobs....could really be trimmed down some. Looks like a 4 pocket pool table.
Maybe even Trident or Incipio will get in the game. Or possibly some unknown. All I know is, I look fwd to SOMEONE, ANYONE putting out a quality non folio case. (Not the folio or TPU type, b/c IMHO they offer very little protection.)
I'm actually all of these companies combined and I can tell you I'm making them simultaneously. I'll be charging a $560 pre-order price and you'll get it next year.
Sorry EmilVee but Fred Mucklethwaite of Warmington on Sea is already making them from old car tyres and superglue, plans to get them to market early next week. Shortly after that Mr Chan will be knocking out 5000 copies a day from a shed in his back garden in Shenzen.
BobjGear is on line for September availability.
I've got 3 of his super durable, super protective cases already for my Toshiba Thrive.
They add a bit of weight and bulk, but they're the best protection you'll find.
I just got my nexus 7 yesterday, but I'm also ready for a rugged case. I'm not rough on my devices. I'm actually the opposite. I baby them, but I like the extra piece of mind and assurance that a rugged case offers. I also prefer the feel and look of a rugged case on a device. I contacted gumdrop, ballistic and trident. They all said that they weren't working on a case for the nexus 7 right now. But I'm sure with the popularity of the nexus, that there will be plenty of cases before long.
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I have a Seidio for my Atrix 4G, and am looking to get the same thing for the Nexus 7. The combination of soft and shell/hard case with the Seidio line has been my preference over Otterbox for some time.
Hello everyone,
Ive been looking through this accessory thread ever since I owned my note 2 trying desperately to get rid of the crappy Body Glove case I was "borrowing" from Tmobile. Well, my three other cases came today, and after testing them all, I will tell you what I settled with.
First things first:
The Body Glove: I don't have any pictures of this crappy case, but you don't need any. Apparently I found out today after returning my version of the BG that they have OTHER styles which are far superior then the one that I had. But probably still pretty bad. This is the beginners case that you settle on if you have no idea how to surf the WWW. Obviously if you are reading this, you would never settle for this case, especially at the outrageous $30+ price tag.
Now for the 3 puppies that arrived today. I purchased these all on amazon.com.
The Seidio Active Case:
My initial thoughts are that this would be the case I would be settling with, especially after the youtube reviews... But after putting it on, and upon comparison, I realized that this case offers minimal protection as far as a drop would be concerned. It feels extremely cheap with the white plastic, and I had no idea that this is what I was purchasing. Not only that, but it has the same issue as the body glove - Slippery bastard. Sure the sides are rubber, but its an extremely soft smooth rubber that doesnt "Stick" if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty nice looking case, and I like the kickstand...but it's not for me. They also have other very vivid colors. As far as price goes, this case is a rip off at $30.35. Almost as bad as the body glove, but slightly cheaper and prettier.
The Ballistics Case:
This is the case that I read reviews about and heard is supposed to offer some of the best protection outside of Otterbox Defender case. Not to mention it looks good. Well, I opened this bad boy up, and noticed a few things right away. The rubber shell is not snug at all. When you snap on the plastic, it gets a little more snug, but I guarantee this case will fall apart everytime you drop your phone. This already had me worried. Another issue is the damn sides of the case. ITS CHEAP 100% SLIP-GUARANTEE Plastic! Damnit. I had really high hopes for this case.
If this doesn't already kill all your hopes and dreams, it makes your phone much more gargantuan. However, I digress, when it comes to drop protection, even though you'll be picking up the two pieces of your case + your phone, I would feel confident that the majority of impact from the initial drop would be absorbed into this case, before it falls apart. Price to protection value is decent at $23 dollars. Note that this case is cheaper now at $19 which increases the appeal of this case if you have a decent grip of your phone at all times.
The final case is the Boxwave OA3 Resolute:
So check this out, I only found this case on accident thanks to Slickdeals.net. I read reviews about boxwave's case for other phones such as the SIII, and I was prepared to be disappointed with this case. But alas, none of those previous problems exist and ironically, I am keeping this case even though its MUCH cheaper than all the other cases I've tried. This case almost looks identical in design to the Ballistics, which is what I think the company was going for. However, it is only one piece of hardened rubber. It fits very snug, and feels great in the hand. It doesn't make the phone as huge as the ballistics case, and I still feel confident that this case will offer a decent amount of drop protection. Another bonus is that it has a kickstand... but don't count on it for very long, because its the cheapest feeling kickstand you'll probably ever see in your life. I can almost bet money that it'll break with regular usage. So enjoy it while it lasts. You definitely cannot beat this case for the price as it was only $10.00 total. Not to mention its all black, no cheap looking white plastic.
I have attached all the photos I took. Sorry I don't have photos of the case on the phone, as I had taken the pictures with the note 2
Hope you found this post helpful.
Here are the links to all the cases, except for the Body Glove!
Ballistics: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAA8U0W/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Seidio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A45SGFW/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Boxwave: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H163JE/ref=ox_ya_os_product <--Unfortunately Sold out until Feb 28th Courtesy of SD.net
Thanks!
Thanks for for the pictures. I personally am still waiting on the seidio convert case for the extended battery, I enjoyed the one I had on my thunderbolt. The case I have on my note 2 is the $12 (now $8.95) rugged case from ebay. The case uses the same style of synthetic rubber that the seido case uses and prevents me from dropping the phone. What are you going to do with those left over cases?
Good review, and I do agree with you on every point. While waiting for my UAG case, I'm using right now $7 ebay case (first one in my review link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36730711&highlight=rugged+dual+layer#post36730711) - which is a copy of Seidio Active and also similar to Otterbox Commuter. Commuter has a higher quality inner rubber lining, without a doubt. But Active is exactly the same stuff, or I should say that ebay cheap knockoff is exactly the same design and quality as Active
Btw, the Boxwave one you can get from ebay shipped for about $7. Its not their original design, just a generic ebay case they purchase in bulk from China and sell conveniently for local us shippment.
Thanks for the compliments. I am returning the other cases to amazon for free since I said that they are faulty, lol.
Useful review but I disagree on the ballistics case after going through other reviews and more than enough websites I found the ballistics case was the indeed the case which had the protection. The box said 8-9ft drop so I tested it with a leap faith and the case phone stayed together with no damage and didn't come apart. Also you say slippery wrong again I can apply minimum pressure using my little finger and thumb dry and wet with no slippage. The case is made from decent materials not the stuff you would get from a 5 dollar case which I have been through several. The case offers better screen protection from laying flat on a surface screen down than any case with the added corner protection. The back is non slip also and makes good resting on a slanted surface say a car roof, bonnet or dash board. And with a year warrantee you can't get far wrong. In general its makes the whole overall grip better and nice to the touch. Feels very manly to and with a simplistic look. With the plastic support the case holds firmly all round the note. Down side only two colours black and white, little flimsy top and bottom of screen. Price is fair for the case was 22.99 off eBay stores, cheaper if you get a deal on it.
Amazon gives a 4.5/5 overall for 33 reviews that's pretty good like.
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I'm a little late to the game, but I wanted to put my 2 cents out there about this case.
I bought this case outright - no discounts for doing a review, no freebee for doing a review, just straight up cash out of my pocket, and no, I'm not affiliated with the manufacturer or any of it's retailers.
I got the case a few days before a long road trip to Gloucester, Mass and Philadelphia , Penn from Melbourne , Florida and decided to bring just this case with me. After a 12 day trip, here's my impressions.
Why did I buy it?
It has a very utilitarian look about it, which I like! The case isn't meant to be pretty, it's meant to protect your phone - which is the exact reason why I buy cases! But for those of you who like color, there are some color options available (all of which were too bright for my tastes) . Plus it comes with a belt holster, which in my line of work I need because my pockets are always fulled with work-related stuff that can easily scratch a screen , and when not at work I always have my concealed carry pistol in my front right pocket , which is where I would otherwise put my phone! Plus it keeps the phone out of the way when I am out fishing. One other thing that caught my eye - many reviews have said that they were able to use a curved tempered-glass screen protector with this case without breaking the edges of the protector - BONUS! I haven't bought a tempered glass protector yet, but it's on my list!
What did I like about it?
It fits the phone like a glove. No wiggle room, no flex, no bending - it fits and that's all there is to it! Many cases available today , while they look and feel great in the hand, have a bit of flex to them and will come off if you bump them right or snag them right going in/out of your pocket. It makes the phone feel like a tank instead of a fragile glass Christmas ornament that was handed down over the years from your great-great-great-great grandmother who brought it over from Germany before WWI , but while at the same time doesn't add a lot of bulk or extraneous weight. Yes - it does add bulk, and yes it adds weight, but we're not talking to the same extent that an Otterbox would! Although Supcase only references "Hulk without the bulk" on it's ads for the S7 Active cases, I feel it's fitting for this case as well! Unlike the vast majority of Supcase's other cases, the S7 Edge model does NOT come with an integrated screen protector (which is also the case with Otterbox's Defender offering for the S7 Edge). This is a plus for me, because with any integrated screen protector, I tend to rip them off and throw them away before the case ever makes it onto my phone. The holster isn't one of the cheap pieces of trash that comes with a lot of low-priced cases. it gives the impression that it will last for a long time, or at the very least, for the life of the phone. The belt clip on the holster is very firm without being overly rigid. The phone snaps into the case with the good solid CLICK, but doesn't require you to have to take the holster off of your belt to get the phone out. For the occasion that I want to pocket my phone, it slides in and out without snagging or pulling lint out of the pocket on the phone.
What didn't I like about it?
While I personally can't complaint about anything, these are what I feel someone might comment about negatively: The holster doesn't have a kick-stand function to it like Otterbox's , however, even if it did, the phone won't go into the holster with the screen facing out! For me - I don't use kickstands, and I'd never have a reason to put the phone into the holster with the screen facing out.
What are my "wish-list" items for the product?
I wish I could find some type of spray-paint to make this case a nice subdued militaristic color, or maybe multiple colors. If anyone can suggest a brand, let me know!
I wish that I would have tried this case sooner - while other cases I've tried were pretty, they just didn't do the job that I feel this one will protecting from an impact or fall.
I wish SupCase would expand their product line just a little further - would love to have one of these Unicorn Beetle cases for my LG tablet!
Where can you get one?
I personally got mine from eBay, but you can also get it on Amazon as well as from Supcase at http://www.supcase.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-cases.html
Been eying this case for the last few days and I think I might take the plunge. I have a Cover-Ups wood back explorer case that looks very nice but offers minimal drop protection. I'm thinking that this will be a nice addition for day-to-day use and my wood back case for when I want something that looks a little nicer.
neezy13 said:
Been eying this case for the last few days and I think I might take the plunge. I have a Cover-Ups wood back explorer case that looks very nice but offers minimal drop protection. I'm thinking that this will be a nice addition for day-to-day use and my wood back case for when I want something that looks a little nicer.
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I have a Caseology Envoy for just such an occasion, but unfortunately it's one of those that I had mentioned slips off if it hit it just right.
This review is right on target. This is the second and only case I'll buy for this phone. Got the phone on impulse and needed a case asap but ordered this one right away. I've always got the Beetle PRO cases with whatever phone I had at the time and they've always been exceptional!
Straight black is the only way to go! I was wondering when someone was going to do a review on it
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You got that right! :good:
Does anyone know where i can buy (in the UK) the official Sony cases? I was looking for the one with the windows but no luck :/
https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official-sony-xperia-1-ii-style-cover-view-case-black-81456
I have both the Spigen Armored case and the Sony Style Stand version.
Don't bother with the Sony one. It offers no protection on the sides or bottom. It also doesn't lift the screen off the table, like most other covers do.
I got the one with the window but its a dust magnet. Anyone got a solution>
The choice's limited for this phone, I was thinking about getting the sony without cover, but it's expensive and not available around here.
My Spigen Rugged Armor case just arrived today. I am very happy with its build materials, I just need my pre-ordered phone to arrive!
I got the Sprigen case, and I have to say, it might be the best on the market for this phone, but it's not a good case. As someone who has been using Otterboxes for a decade, I feel confident saying that this case looks like, feels like, and is objective, less protective. I, for one, will be buying the next hard case that is released by a reputable brand, and until then I might make myself a bubble wrap pocket for it.
I personally don't like "bulky" cases, especially for the thin design of the Xperia 1 II.
I'm hoping that UAG will design one for the Xperia 1 II, because that's the only "thicker" case I would buy.
I purchased both the Spigen Liquid Crystal and the Rugged Armor cases from Amazon.com.
Both fit well and have great experience with Spigen.
I just received my Amazon order for the Olixar Glass Screen Protector and Sentinal Case combo.
https://www.amazon.com/Olixar-Sony-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4Q0VNHMXCB98Z82EEP04
I know plan on returning the Spigen Rugged Armor case since it is still within the return period.
I think that owning two similar cases is redundant.
I bought the XQZ-CBA case from sony.fr for 67€ (express UPS). It looks and feels really nice. I love it.
Hey folks, if you're looking for some scratch protection you may wanna pop along to our website and check out our skins. We appreciate that our skins don't protect against impact drops but they do offer great protection against scratches.
Got my Sony Style with the kickstand version for around $16US from Amazon JP
i found this one and it looks _very_ nice, but its expensive and hard do get in europe: https://shopee.co.th/เคส-Deff-DURO-...ia-5-(สินค้าจากญี่ปุ่น)-i.56772443.3506515099
got this cheap case for fun.