Do you use a case on your OB?
On the one hand OB is very slim, what makes it feel good in the hands and look very nice, on the other hand if it falls on the ground it may break.
And do you use a screen protector? some people claim that it's unnecessary, but is OB screen really made of gorilla glass?
Never used a case and I dropped my phone many many times, still working great and it is not damaged
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I have a silicon/latex cover and NEVER use it, makes it bulky and very hot, i just saw a metal back cover though i may get that one
I have a tpu case and actually I didn't like it, the phone with a case feels weird and uncomfortable to press the buttons.
I just bought a new battery cover to give it a new look.
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wadelima said:
I have a tpu case and actually I didn't like it, the phone with a case feels weird and uncomfortable to press the buttons.
I just bought a new battery cover to give it a new look.
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I agree with you, could you please share with us that battery cover? it sounds interesting
i always search a cover, but at school i droped my phone from head wight, and fliped 2 times when hit the floor and still works lika a charm, not a single scratch, think lucky ?
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I want to buy the seidio active case but I've read in some reviews that the coating on the back peels off. Has anyone had that problem? And I'm wondering if it is just the black one.
Does anyone know of a similar kind of case that would do a better job?
Yes. I have this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-ACTIVE-Droid-Incredible-Pearl/dp/B003UTV03O
Been using it for over a month and so far it's great. Only issue with the white is that it's starting to turn a little gray from dirt. I'll probably buy a blue one after it gets nasty enough.
The white looks cool if clean, but it's hard to keep it that way.
To you I'd recommend:
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-ACTIVE..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1313800802&sr=1-4
I've researched a bunch of cases before I settled on this one and I'm still glad I did. Only thing I regret was picking white. Very solid, doesn't slip off, isn't too grippy but isn't too sleek either. Makes it easy to hold, really a great case. Oh and it looks hella sexy.
I've had mine in burgundy for well over a year, with no peeling, flaking, or any problems at all. It's saved my phone on many occasions, including face-down drops onto the roadway. When it gets dirty, I just take it off and wash it off with soap and water.
Well worth the money.
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I've had mine in burgundy for well over a year, with no peeling, flaking, or any problems at all. It's saved my phone on many occasions, including face-down drops onto the roadway. When it gets dirty, I just take it off and wash it off with soap and water.
Well worth the money.
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I have the exact same case, in the same color. I have to agree with Myron 100% All you need is a little soap, maybe a washcloth or soft brush, and it'll look brand new and have that soft-touch feel again. Be sure to take the case off your phone before cleaning it.
I used that case forever! I had the black one, it was awesome! Best case ive ever had, upgraded to the extended battery and cryd a little bit because i couldnt use it anymore... great case though!
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I have the burgundy. Have it almost a year now and its in perfect shape still.
Thanks everyone! I ordered the case so I'll add my opinion when I get it.
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I received the case today and it's beautiful. I hope it holds up for awhile.
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How you liking your new case so far?
I like the case. My only complaint is the rubber piece on the edges picks up pocket lint.
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I know this is off topic, but I didn't want to start another thread.
What's the best way I can protect my dinc while at the gym? I was using the rocketfish Bluetooth headset and Pandora while at the gym and I was able to leave my phone in my gym bag, but as of yesterday my headset stopped holding a charge. So now I'm stuck with using the 3.5mm earphones. I am using the 2150 extended battery, but I can switch back to the stock battery seeing is how I have a trident kraken case laying around. Would that be enough protection for my dinc from moisture and the occasional drop of weight on it? Or is there anothet alternative? I also don't want an armband holster, I would prefer to keep my phone in my pocket.
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I also have the seidio active (burgundy) i love this case its decent protection and it dosent make the phone to bulky. It also looks really nice.
Have a seidio Active white case on right now. Great case, great protection, dropped my phone about 4 times since i put it on a year ago and never a scratch on the Inc, including the one time when it hit the pavement facedown when i forgot it was on my lap leaving my car.
As others said the white gets really dirty, i throw my phone on my bed each night and my red bedsheets have tinted the white to become red - LOL.
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On my third one and love it
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The Burgundy case is awesome.
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As title, will the rubber silicone cover for galaxy mini get sticky after a long period of use?
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As title, will the rubber silicone cover for galaxy mini get sticky after a long period of use?
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Mayb it will coz the device gets heated easily...so over long time the back side may get spoit. I am not sure coz I don't use any cover...
I don't think so Cox Rubber silicon has silicon in it which actually absorbs a lot of heat...so my answer will be NO
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owh, didn't know that silicone is a good heat absorber XD thanks for letting me know XD~
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owh, didn't know that silicone is a good heat absorber XD thanks for letting me know XD~
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np buddy
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Just use it because it's ok, you have nothing to worry about! Saw one friend with one of those and he's satisfied.
I don't think so
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Silicone rubber always gets sticky after a time because its taking fat from the skin and slowly releases it again.
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Nope, they don't get sticky. Had used one.
I think they have new silicon style.
Have been using one for over 3 yrs., no problem. Just take it off occassionally to clean inside of any harsh particles that might scratch the case of the phone. I take it off also for charging (because the heating battery can decrease its capacity, not because it could harm the silicone
He guys, I found another leather flip case that seems really nice. I like the colors but wish there was a blue similar to the Asus Nexus 7 cases.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KLD-Ultra-S...702452?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c690824f4
The one thing that concerns me is that it is magnetic. Is that safe? I found a video of the case(s) on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLwx4kSB7Pw
I really wanted one of those as well but being magnetic is a no go.
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I really wanted one of those as well but being magnetic is a no go.
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Besides being magnetic, they seem to be the all around best flip cover I've found (besides the Official Samsung Flip Cover that haven't looked at.) Nice colors, good design, appears to be good quality....... Guess we'll have to wait for something else.
I received this case the other day and the quality and feel is excellent. It is a beautiful case. I'm going to give it and try on my Note when I receive it. I like it better than the official Samsung flip cover.
Any feed back on the magnetic case being safe. I am getting my note 11\1 amenities want to order the case ahead of time. So far I am liking this case.
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Any feed back on the magnetic case being safe. I am getting my note 11\1 amenities want to order the case ahead of time. So far I am liking this case.
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Safe? Well, it's not going to damage anything much, but it WILL screw with the S-Pen, and render the compass completely useless.
Ive got the case and been using it the last few days with no ill effects what so ever!!!
The magnet is next to the front camera and doesnt screw with the S pen at all. ln regards to the compass I cant comment as l dont use it (l dont think)!!!
All in all a really nice solid case - no complaints so far.
ps - went for the black and beige one - looks smart!
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The case is safe. Smart covers for tablets (N7, Ipad) contain magnets. That is how they automatically wake up when you open them.
I bought this aswell hopefully there are no side effects. I plan on installing a landyard in it aswell. The note wont fit in all my jeans pockets ; p
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I bought this aswell hopefully there are no side effects. I plan on installing a landyard in it aswell. The note wont fit in all my jeans pockets ; p
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Lanyard? Like I have on my keys? lol
Like this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=251168964786&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=61208276287
Wouldve gotten that case but I didnt like it too much.
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Like this
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=251168964786&index=5&nav=SEARCH&nid=61208276287
Wouldve gotten that case but I didnt like it too much.
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I see now. It looks like butt. At least the colors do.
Ok I just bought it as well the black one as it looks beautifull and it has a kickstand feature what more do you want from a case all for a super price delivered what are you waiting for guys?
I have this case in black and I absolutely LOVE it.
It looks amazing, isn't bulky and the materials are top-notch. The phone doesn't move a millimeter. I haven't used the pocket yet, but I think it's a handy feature.
The magnet is a plus for me. It hasn't caused any problems.
I didn't want the official case, because it's made of the same chintzy plastic as the stock back - which I don't like at all.
FYI I have a brand new one of these cases available for $15.00 shipped. I'm located in the US so shipping will be a lot quicker than China. Please see the thread below for details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34025798#post34025798
I'm looking at this case too and have a couple questions.
Does NFC still work?
What is it like to text and make phone calls on it?
Do you think it would still fit in a car mount with the back cover flipped around?
How easy is it to take in and out of the case?
I will NEVER use a magnetic case on my devices.
Very expensive device + magnet = prone to damage.
What would a magnet do?
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I will NEVER use a magnetic case on my devices.
Very expensive device + magnet = prone to damage.
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You ever use the OG Droid? Both the car dock and desk dock used magnets. Magnets are fine with these devices
I doubt a low strength magnet would have any negative effect on the device.
I ordered a wallet case with a magnetic clasp and initially I was worried about dead spots on the screen. Having received the case and seeing how laughably weak they are (just enough to hold the front panel shut, absolutely no more) I'm not sweating it at all.
I'm eagerly waiting for the FedEx guy now, but I'll report back and tell of any issues.
So I work as a lifeguard and I need my phone in the stand for music and ideally I'd like to have a waterproof case but there seem to be none available. i dont want the salt air to corrode the ports and internals of my phone so i usually use a sandwich bag but it doesnt provide any protection from sand really and its annoying. So I'm pretty crafty with duct tape so I decided to make my own case. I just did it about a half hour ago I'll probably make a better version in the future after I figure out the flaws but here's a few pictures of it. Let me know what you guys think.
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So I work as a lifeguard and I need my phone in the stand for music and ideally I'd like to have a waterproof case but there seem to be none available. i dont want the salt air to corrode the ports and internals of my phone so i usually use a sandwich bag but it doesnt provide any protection from sand really and its annoying. So I'm pretty crafty with duct tape so I decided to make my own case. I just did it about a half hour ago I'll probably make a better version in the future after I figure out the flaws but here's a few pictures of it. Let me know what you guys think.
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well since you're a life guard why not buy those universal waterproof cases with neckstrap for less than $5?
Or you can get those disposable waterproof sleeves for note 2
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well since you're a life guard why not buy those universal waterproof cases with neckstrap for less than $5?
Or you can get those disposable waterproof sleeves for note 2
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Something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/iOttie-Sams...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item1c330f7348
or this http://www.ebay.com/itm/DRiPRO-Spor...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d0de9f4c3
Those are good ideas but it would be expensive for me because guard all summer 6 days a week and would need to change it everyday. Also the bag would be bulky and would take up room on the stand. I really want a case like the life proof but I know there are none
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billymaloney3 said:
Those are good ideas but it would be expensive for me because guard all summer 6 days a week and would need to change it everyday. Also the bag would be bulky and would take up room on the stand. I really want a case like the life proof but I know there are none
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Well you could purchase those knock-off Otterbox Defender or Survivor cases. They should give you relatively ok protection from sand, drop impact, and minor splashes of water (for more water protection, those sealable cases I suggested earlier, would be your only choice).
This case http://www.ebay.com/itm/DRiPRO-Spor...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item4d0de9f4c3 is reusable, so that shouldn't be an issue.
I work beach volleyball and know what you mean, sand is the thing I fear most. I usually use two sandwich bags and scotch tape them tightly around the phone. Back camera's unusable then but the phone is safe the screen works just fine. I've also saran wrapped the phone itself and put it back in the case.
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I work beach volleyball and know what you mean, sand is the thing I fear most. I usually use two sandwich bags and scotch tape them tightly around the phone. Back camera's unusable then but the phone is safe the screen works just fine. I've also saran wrapped the phone itself and put it back in the case.
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I was doing the same sandwich bag scotch tape method but the sand was scratching the phone thru it. I used this home made case for half a day now and its working awesome
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Absolutely fugly, I would never desecrate my note like that. You could have done better with the knock off survivor case, an sp, and a sandwich bag.
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That's certainly a lot more compact and efficient than trying to find a product that just doesn't exist (I have the same problems as the OP with a different model). There's no long term water/sand proof solution for any of the Notes. Desecration? I guess a scratched up, worn out phone is preferable. I've been working on the beach for six years, I know what I'm talking about.
I've been using freezer bags lately for working beach volleyball; they seem thicker.
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Absolutely fugly, I would never desecrate my note like that. You could have done better with the knock off survivor case, an sp, and a sandwich bag.
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wow no need to be a jerk. Just sharing something I made. Look is not the important thing here. its an effective way to keep sand out for cheap.
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wow no need to be a jerk. Just sharing something I made. Look is not the important thing here. its an effective way to keep sand out for cheap.
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I wasn't being a jerk, just sharing my opinion just like you.
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That's certainly a lot more compact and efficient than trying to find a product that just doesn't exist (I have the same problems as the OP with a different model). There's no long term water/sand proof solution for any of the Notes. Desecration? I guess a scratched up, worn out phone is preferable. I've been working on the beach for six years, I know what I'm talking about.
I've been using freezer bags lately for working beach volleyball; they seem thicker.
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I offered a solution in my post, one that would prevent scratches from sand, and wouldn't look like cellular Frankenstein.
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I like it. Obviously we share the duct-tape sickness!
It works for you, great, sand and humidity everyday, rough stuff.
Otterbox or Survivor indeed will do nothing for you here in this regard.
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I like it. Obviously we share the duct-tape sickness!
It works for you, great, sand and humidity everyday, rough stuff.
Otterbox or Survivor indeed will do nothing for you here in this regard.
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thanks man its real easy to make and it honestly works the best for what I need it for
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Personally, I didn't find it fungly. I thought it was crafty and humorous. The worst thing, I was waiting or Jeff Foxworthy to finish the "you might be redneck" punch line, LOL. It was also something I could see my grandpa loving. Duck tape fixes everything.
But hey, if ziplock bag wasn't working for you, that couldn't have cost more than $1 in parts. Maybe fifteen to thirty minutes of time. Obviously this is not a case about drops, but about keep tiny scratch particles from getting in. A prime example of function over form.
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Personally, I didn't find it fungly. I thought it was crafty and humorous. The worst thing, I was waiting or Jeff Foxworthy to finish the "you might be redneck" punch line, LOL. It was also something I could see my grandpa loving. Duck tape fixes everything.
But hey, if ziplock bag wasn't working for you, that couldn't have cost more than $1 in parts. Maybe fifteen to thirty minutes of time. Obviously this is not a case about drops, but about keep tiny scratch particles from getting in. A prime example of function over form.
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Exactly. Who cares about what it looks like I only use it at work on the stand. Thanks for your input.
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I'm fed up with this slimy plasticky battery door that come with note2.
I'm looking for a soft touch matte finish battery door. Perhaps something similar to Nexus 7 2013 or Nexus 5.
At first I was interested in leather one (as there is a thread for that). Looks like a Note 3 and have better grip. But the again I just dont like the leather look. I prefer a simple soft touch finish that wont left many fingerprints.
Does anyone know this?
I've been searching around but no luck or probably just my pretty bad luck..
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I am looking for it
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XERO_Racer said:
Recommend checking this out, gives the phone a whole new feel just replacing the back cover, its very close to the Note 3's texture, theres other types this seller has
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438290
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My friend, did you read my post?
I don't like the leather look. and, yes, I already checked that thread over and over again. If I really want a leather case, I won't create a new thread like this...
What I'm looking for is the soft touch, not leather.
MysteryE said:
My friend, did you read my post?
I don't like the leather look. and, yes, I already checked that thread over and over again. If I really want a leather case, I won't create a new thread like this...
What I'm looking for is the soft touch, not leather.
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Well my bad bro! take it easy yeah? was tired and i just skimed the post i didnt see the fact you didnt want "LEATHER"
Would also like this on my SkyNote because wireless charging would be amazing!!! The plastic just slips off.
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I just posted on a similar thread here about the Ringke Slim. Might be just what you're looking for (and no I don't work for them ha ha!)
Edit. Sorry this is a case and not a battery door. However it is very slim if that's your reason for looking.
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I'm fed up with this slimy plasticky battery door that come with note2.
I'm looking for a soft touch matte finish battery door. Perhaps something similar to Nexus 7 2013 or Nexus 5.
At first I was interested in leather one (as there is a thread for that). Looks like a Note 3 and have better grip. But the again I just dont like the leather look. I prefer a simple soft touch finish that wont left many fingerprints.
Does anyone know this?
I've been searching around but no luck or probably just my pretty bad luck..
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Where you get it i am also want to install it
Carbon-like back cover
MysteryE said:
I'm fed up with this slimy plasticky battery door that come with note2.
I'm looking for a soft touch matte finish battery door. Perhaps something similar to Nexus 7 2013 or Nexus 5.
At first I was interested in leather one (as there is a thread for that). Looks like a Note 3 and have better grip. But the again I just dont like the leather look. I prefer a simple soft touch finish that wont left many fingerprints.
Does anyone know this?
I've been searching around but no luck or probably just my pretty bad luck..
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How about Carbon Backcover like this? Not as plasticky as the original. However, it's not too soft I guess, just enough for comfortable gripping and exclusive feeling instead of plasticky thing.
I found this not my taste but sort of what your looking for
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/967490372.html#description
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1412084310.html
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"No leather", OP says.