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(Q) Galaxy note 2 rubberised back?

Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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Try Surfboard wax
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Maybe wait for skinomi skin
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This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank

Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic. Im after a grippy soft rubber what would be perfect is a back cover which has the same feel as the battery cover on a sky tv remote. The skinomi looks interesting
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does the nilkin case have multiple layers? if so.. does it separate?
ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
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You could also try eGrips.com and then you don't need a new back cover or case.

ChodTheWacko said:
This isn't quite the same, but I got the nilkin case, which is very thin,
and when I put it in the case, I removed the back cover.
It's barely thicker. Maybe half a mm.
- Frank
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You do realise that by doing that, you removed your NFC antenna, right?

Egrips sound interesting im gonna check em out. Cheers
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You can try using plasti dip. It's removable if you don't like it.

b4d5h0t said:
Loving my note 2 but I find it slippery to hold and a pain to prop up against things as it just slides away from anything you lean it up against. I know there are big rubber cases available but I was wondering if anyone has come across a rubberised replacement back to give me the added grip without the extra bulk of a case.
Any ideas to improve this lack of grip without adding a bulky case?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140855149689&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:C:US:3160
How about this case? Texturized back made out of TPU. Super thin, too.

b4d5h0t said:
Ive had a look a the nilkin case looks ok but I think its a harder rubber almost plastic.
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You are correct, it's pretty plasticy. It's a single layer - pretty simple case, no frills.
And yes, I lose NFC. If I ever come into a situation where I ever could use it, then I might start to care. So far, I don't.
- Frank

Need something grippy... lying on my back phone flies from my hand and kicks me in the teeth!
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You could plasticoat the back yourself, or use a textured vinyl.
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Chunology that case seems ok but its made from hard plastic so wont have the grip im after. Yes I think texturising the back with some sort of self adhesive non slip material is the way to go... gadget grips or similar its just a shame they dont make one that fits the back of the phone perfectly like a screen cover does.
Maybe a gap in the tech market!
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plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too

justinliu said:
plasti-dip would probably work well. They have a texturered finish spray can too
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I ordered some regular black plastidip, should arrive on monday, I'll let you know how it works.
Plastidip is overpriced in the UK for some reason though. It's about $6 a can in the US and about £16 a can in the UK :/

The Zagg/Best Skins ever, body guards clear protective skins have a rubbery feel and offers improved grip over the shiny plastic.

this case is idential to nikkin without the logo.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190731990867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Yeah let me know how the plastidip works. Im interested to know if it peels off easily. Ive now bought a hybrid case very similar to the one posted above in that ebay link. Im fairly happy with it mines white hard plastic slim not bulky and it has a rubberised coating on it plus mine was only £3.90 on ebay . I found the rubber coating felt slippery when it was new but ive had it a week now and the grip seems to be improving.
Mine
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=160903378326&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=87531734480
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Best nexus s case

This case will protect your phone and all, but its a little expensive and huge
Here's a review video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp8TaQ0vM0A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I had this case for my ns4g and I agree, it's the best for protection. I always found it easier to put the skin I'm the case, get the buttons out of the shell, and then put the phone in. The other thing that I never appreciated was how the silicon parts were in just the right spots to give the phone great grip.
It wasn't till i got a gnex with the otter box commuter case that I real liked how perfect this case was. The back and sides are really slippery on my otterbox. Thinking about getting an aegis even though the gnex version doesn't have a headset cover, and doesn't have the plastic shell clamp the silicon from all 4 sides.
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das_webos_transformer said:
This case will protect your phone and all, but its a little expensive and huge
Here's a review video!
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The ballistic case for the nexus s is really good as well, slammed my nexus in a car trunk and not a scratch in sight.

Hard Plastic or Silicone Cases?

Most of the cases I see available for the Nexus 10 are some kind of leather, which isn't really my style
I would be interested in a hard-book like case, similar to the case that Google was going to offer, but I guess scrapped for re-design. A silicone case might also be nice too.
Something like a silicone bumper (like the Nexus 4 has) would also be very interesting imo
Perhaps we can use this thread to share links for such cases

Amazon has silicone cases here...
http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Silicon...166225&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+10+silicone+case
I used one like this when I had the Galaxy tab 10.1. I liked it a lot it provided a lot of cushion and it felt pretty nice and the tablet was very secure fitting.
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I tink slicone. :good:

Can anybody find a front pic of this?

SayWhat10 said:
Can anybody find a front pic of this?
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I had this same silicone case but with the Galaxy tab 10.1 and the silicone covers the majority of the bezel. I'm assuming it is the same for the N10 model.
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I really want a tpu case for this or some other minimal case. Leather types are fine but a tpu or seidio type would be more ideal for me. Only problem with this device is that it has those speaker grills in the way... Which creates a small problem with silicone and tpu
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Jayrod1980 said:
I really want a tpu case for this or some other minimal case. Leather types are fine but a tpu or seidio type would be more ideal for me. Only problem with this device is that it has those speaker grills in the way... Which creates a small problem with silicone and tpu
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thats what im trying to find out if the cases cover the speakers
its already not that loud so i dont need anything hampering the sound
but how do manufaturers not know about the speakers and work around it?

heres one available now
but no pics?
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Sh...TF8&colid=1LTEIJR67WDNM&coliid=I11PEPF63PZI3O

SayWhat10 said:
heres one available now
but no pics?
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Sh...TF8&colid=1LTEIJR67WDNM&coliid=I11PEPF63PZI3O
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Here's another Amazon listing - this one has a picture:
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Shape-Google-Tablet-Android/dp/B008LLVIFG

jonstrong said:
Here's another Amazon listing - this one has a picture:
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-X-Shape-Google-Tablet-Android/dp/B008LLVIFG
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thanks
its a good price but ima try the amzer, looks to provide a lil bit more protection
i emailed them and they claimed it doesnt black the speakers either, we'll see

Front pic available here :
http://www.amzer.com/Tablet/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P95131.htm

xenept said:
Front pic available here :
http://www.amzer.com/Tablet/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Black-P95131.htm
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thanks
ordered!!!

Jayrod1980 said:
I really want a tpu case for this or some other minimal case. Leather types are fine but a tpu or seidio type would be more ideal for me. Only problem with this device is that it has those speaker grills in the way... Which creates a small problem with silicone and tpu
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Maybe they look like grills. Tiny holes instead of cut out strip for the speakers. It would still retain the stability of it I think.
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http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBack-Protective-Function-Warranty/dp/B00A6X3ZM6/ref=pd_cp_pc_0
Don't have it, just found the product page

Otter box commuter or ballistics

Which one and why
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I went with Ballistic.
First of all i didn't like how the otterbox for the SGN2 looks. They make awesome cases, but sometimes they are very ugly (ie the Otterbox iPhone cases).
another great extra is the ballistic is cheaper, u can pick one up on ebay for ~25-29$.
BTW, already saved my phone once.. it fell of the table, right on it's side and survived without any evidence.

thehunter88 said:
I went with Ballistic.
First of all i didn't like how the otterbox for the SGN2 looks. They make awesome cases, but sometimes they are very ugly (ie the Otterbox iPhone cases).
another great extra is the ballistic is cheaper, u can pick one up on ebay for ~25-29$.
BTW, already saved my phone once.. it fell of the table, right on it's side and survived without any evidence.
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So you just went on appearance?
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I went with the ballistic too. Ive dropped it many many times lol, and so far no damage. My brother in law has the commuter for his note and its not bad as well. On the plus side the commuter has rubber covers for the battery and headphone jack but the ballistic has those corners. I wish the ballistic had bigger corners but im satisfied with its protection. Either way I dont think you'd go wrong.

The commuter. More solid and stylish with a cleaner look.

Which for more protection?
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Specifically drop protection. I know the ballistic case has those big corners but the commuter looks thicker in general
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I have a Commuter case and I'm happy. I had a Defender for my previous phone and it was overkill.
Don't know much about Ballistics, but I would recommend the Commuter case. It fits the phone nicely, and feels good in the hand. I dropped my phone once and wasn't worried about it, either,
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I have a commuter and my buddy has a ballistic. Both offer good protection but I prefer the commuters build quality and feel. Plus gotta love otters customer service; replaced my case (loose silicon around the power button) no questions asked.
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Anyone try to make the grip on the back of the Commuter better?

IamPro said:
Anyone try to make the grip on the back of the Commuter better?
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i added grooves on the sides of the shell with a dremel,much better grip

No need to make it better.
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nixpunk said:
No need to make it better.
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i call b.s. the shell should have followed the lines of the phone tighter to make the soft shell tighter,also yeah,adding grooves on the sides adds traction,but hey im glad its working out for you:good:

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Anyone try to make the grip on the back of the Commuter better?
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I believe that some people have used some spray on grip/rubber compound of some sort. One guy used it on a slim case of his to get proper grip, but I cant remember the name; google might say. I guess you could use the same on the commuter. Also there is always grip tape and you just cut out pieces for key areas of the back of the commuter.

FIREONHIGH said:
i call b.s. the shell should have followed the lines of the phone tighter to make the soft shell tighter,also yeah,adding grooves on the sides adds traction,but hey im glad its working out for you:good:
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Case feels perfect in my hand, and offers more of a gripping surface than the phone does without it. Further, since it isn't all notched up, the case moves easily enough into pockets as well.
For me, the case design exhibits a balanced compromise.
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Looking for a certain case

Hello I was just looking for a black case that is not too slippery and that is fairly protective with a lip if it is not a a diary or wallet case.
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Ballistics sg
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Note2Hunter said:
Hello I was just looking for a black case that is not too slippery and that is fairly protective with a lip if it is not a a diary or wallet case.
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The Duzign case you can purchase from amazon or eBay. One of the least expensive cases I own, but I use it all the time. The case is identical to the Cruzerlite Spi-Force for half the price and the TPU liner is awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/Duzign-Sentin...&qid=1370343331&sr=1-1&keywords=duzign+note+2
Good luck with your search; I'm sure you'll find something suitable.

Body glove. Very slim but good protection.

droidbabyxda said:
Body glove. Very slim but good protection.
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When I saw the thread I thought the case was a bit of a gimmick, but once I got myself one from Amazon Warehouse and tried it myself I was surprised how good it is; thin but offers a decent amount of protection, also the grip is much better than say the Diz which I also have