So I'll be picking up an AT&T Note II this friday, I've already got a little silicone case as a place holder but I'm wanting some kind of super ruggedized case for my Note II. I've looked at the OtterBox cases for it and I really don't like them, they seem less protective than my original Note's OtterBox. So what case would you guys recommend? Thanks!
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Look at the Trident cases. They aren't out yet (due mid-Nov), but they're very good and tough. Usually a wide variety and lots of additional accessories.
+1 on the Trident cases! These guys make good cases too.
seidio
otterbox
trident
all of the above offer great options... none of the above are out yet
I purchased a couple on eBay from a seller called "HC-Power" look em up prices under 10bux
bellow are pics of 2 of their cases I recommend, there is a third which is ok but sucks to take off so I wouldn't suggest it
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Hey guys I recently stumbled onto a new brand of cases. The brand is called imak and the cases they look pretty nice. They currently have 3 types of cases for the nexus 7.
The first one is called the imak slim. You can eBay search it as there are multiple posts of this case. Its like the incipio feather but much cheaper. It looks pretty high quality not like other eBay cases.
Price - $13.20
The third one is the imak cowboy. Its basically the same as the imak slim but with a more rugged texture. Same as a above just type in imak cowboy to find the case on eBay.
Price - $14.30
The third one is my favorite but a little more expensive. Its called the imak luxury. It is really good looking and is made from genuine leather. It looks awesome. The problem is that there is only one posting and it is shipped using economy shipping. Which could take up to 4 weeks to come. I'm going to be ordering one of these. The quality of the case is amazing. BTW there are only 9 left so get em while you can .
Price - $22.99
Ohh and did I mention you get a free screen protector with each case.
All these cases are on eBay.
I don't know man it does not look like good quality. The texture itself is not smooth and looks very tacky. I am not sure if I would be comfortable with a brand that says iMak on my Nexus...lol. It is cheap though compared to the other high end quality cases like the Noreve. That case cost me around $70 which is ridiculous price but you get what you pay for. The biggest thing I would be worried about is that this thing is coming from china. You might as well get the Speck nexus case for $35 which is really nice and genuine. Good Luck
I'm going to go ahead an order one of the slim cases. I will report back once I receive it.
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I'm going to go ahead an order one of the slim cases. I will report back once I receive it.
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Please report back with a review or some pics of the slim case. Im also thinking about it.
I'm going to get a blue slim case and a grey cowboy case. You can get them much cheaper at this site. Will post a review of both of them once I get them.
http://www.obostore.com/index.php?m...ription=0&categories_id=&keyword=imak+nexus+7
I used imak cowboy for my S3. The quality seems quite good and I like it because it's so slim and provide good grip for S3. Will try to look for nexus 7 cover.
I think you can buy better looking better protection for the same or less money, those slim cases you link to are basically book type covers without any edge protection
I'm looking for a fairly durable case (just for me clumsily dropping it... I work a computer job so it doesn't need to be bulletproof) with some sort of kickstand and a belt clip. The only 2 I've seen by reputable brands I've seen for this has been the OtterBox Defender (with the holster being the kickstand) and the Seidio Active (with the case having it's own kickstand).
The Otterbox Defender seems overkill for my needs, but my wife has an Otterbox Commuter for her iPhone 5 and I'm super impressed with the build quality. But the Commuter has no kickstand or belt clip. I was curious if anyone has experience with the Seidio Active and how it compares to the OB Commuter and if the kickstand being way off center is an issue in day to day use? Or if there are any other suggestions?
The Active for the Note 2 is getting somewhat dubious reviews based on the inner layer being very loose around the edges. I personally won't use an Otter Box Defender because the interior plastic case, in a perfect display of why hard plastic should never be in direct contact with your phone, scratches up the phone case itself, the built-in screen protector actually traps dust and sand under it (leading to scratches), and the whole thing caused overheating problems with my Skyrocket.
I'm awaiting a Seidio Surface case, but if you look on eBay or Amazon, you'll find cases that are essentially identical to the Seidio active, but $10-12 instead of $40+. On eBay, they're called Rugged cases. On Amazon, they're called Rhino cases.
I looked at the Surface as it also has a kickstand but I'm a little hesitant as it just doesn't seem to provide enough protection. Maybe I'm a little "gun shy" because I dropped my last phone and cracked the screen. That's also the reason I'm hesitant about any of the $10 cases on Amazon or Ebay. Does their protection really compare with something like an Otterbox or Seidio?
i actually ordered an Active that just arrived, but im going to send it back without even trying it. too many reviews about the rubber bring loose has turned me off from it. i have an Ionic case on it now and it seems that it might due until the Trident Aegis comes out. I'm wondering if the Aegis can fit in the Seidio holster? Otherwise I'll continue to pocket it and wait for something else.
I'm not going with the Defender because of the rubber inner peace loosing it's form over time with previous purchases. Ottorbox has had excellent customer service with replacements, but I don't want to go through the hassle.
I have the rugged/rhino case for my note 2.
It's ok, I personally don't like the feel of the rubber, especially compared to otterbox or casemate.
Also the bottom part of it is pretty loose.
It's ok for $8 but I'll be replacing it soon when something else shows I like.
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I have the rugged/rhino case for my note 2.
It's ok, I personally don't like the feel of the rubber, especially compared to otterbox or casemate.
Also the bottom part of it is pretty loose.
It's ok for $8 but I'll be replacing it soon when something else shows I like.
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I too have the Rugged (from eBay) while I wait for Seidio to process my refund of the Active. The holster for the Rugged is mega cheap, and the clip popped off on the first day that I had it last week. I contacted the seller, who actually sent me a whole new case and holster, which is nice, but it is the same POS holster that will break soon. It will do while I wait it out.
Just and FYI, I received and email from Ballistic that their case is now out for order.
http://goballisticcase.us1.list-man...ca226d6a9711a35276&id=f925ddce9e&e=8a6de52b5a
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Just and FYI, I received and email from Ballistic that their case is now out for order.
http://goballisticcase.us1.list-man...ca226d6a9711a35276&id=f925ddce9e&e=8a6de52b5a
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That case looks awesome, but to bad no kickstand.
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I have been useing NFC with the Seidio active case. So its a +. If anyone gets a Ballistics case would love to know if NFC works well with it or not.
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Not sure witch to grab, I want a nice solid case but not something like the defender. I need something that offers nice protection but not by making it super bulky. The ones Im looking in are
the Seidio Active (love the Kickstand)
Otterbox Commuter (love the dust covers)
Urban Armor Gear
Ballistic SG
All are withing budget, Also do those cases block NFC from working?
I vote for UAG. It doesn't effect NFC and fits all of your criteria. If you can wait (they are extremely hard to come by) that is the best way to go. Just my 2 pence. CHEERS :beer:
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Anyone else? Uag might be a bust if I can't find one before going back to work
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I would recommend the UAG, fits perfectly and looks awesome! Also, I have tried the Otterbox Commuter case but I believe the UAG is better.... if this helps you at all.
Do any of those choices have a belt clip? Got to carry it some how.
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I ordered both UAG and Trident Aegis case. I haven't received the UAG but I got the Trident yesterday and its awesome. I cant comment on UAG yet but this Trident case seems to be exactly what you are looking for. The dust covers arent as good as the commuter but they get the job done. It fits perfect and the buttons are easy to press but not too easy, just right. The case feels sturdy and offers decent drop protection. I might just end up selling the UAG case. We'll see how it stacks up when it gets here. You can get the Trident case for about $20 btw.
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Aegis, I keep coming back to it.. its best of both worlds since it offers a decent amount of protection with a slim design (I cut off the bottom dust-cover so it fits in the Smart Dock now )
All right ordered a UAG case but dont think I'll get it before I go back to work, Since I work as a Bell Canada tech I need something solid and since I just learned that we are all getting Note 2 with a defender case in April, I need something else not as bulky, Will check the aegis and see how easy and fast I can get it in Canada, got 1.5 weeks before Vacation is over. Can some one post good pics of the aegis with phone in and out side by side, one that shows how much lip it has protecting the phone, please?
Hi everyone this is my first thread and I'm wondering someone tells me wich would be a better deal. I was looking for cases on amazon and ebay and there were two that specially call my attention and they are a Diztronic Matte Black for $9.89 and a Incipio DualPro for $14.99.
I notice a few differences between them but I can't decide what to buy.
The diztronic doesn't cover the back bottons, the incipio dualpro do. I don't know if this is an advantage or a disadvantage
The diztronic is thinner but I don't know how is the protection. does the incipio looks good on the phone?
does the incipio worth the $5 extra ?
I really don't know which one buy, please help me. Give me advises.
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Hi everyone this is my first thread and I'm wondering someone tells me wich would be a better deal. I was looking for cases on amazon and ebay and there were two that specially call my attention and they are a Diztronic Matte Black for $9.89 and a Incipio DualPro for $14.99.
I notice a few differences between them but I can't decide what to buy.
The diztronic doesn't cover the back bottons, the incipio dualpro do. I don't know if this is an advantage or a disadvantage
The diztronic is thinner but I don't know how is the protection. does the incipio looks good on the phone?
does the incipio worth the $5 extra ?
I really don't know which one buy, please help me. Give me advises.
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Are you careful with your phone?
Not careful = Incipio Dual Pro (i have dropped it SEVERAL times... very safe case.. I also have a glass screen protector... which also may have helped)
Careful = Diztronic (thinner, not bad.. dropped it gently maybe once or twice? Wouldn't trust it if you tend to drop your phone)
Very happy with bother cases overall, both look great. Incipio is thicker.. diztronic is great for being less bulky. It's up to you.
I had one of each case. I prefer the Incipio because it offers greater protection. I also have grown accustomed to having the rear buttons covered, as the power button is raised more than leaving it uncovered.
That being said, every now and again I go back to the thinner case simply because it's thinner. I'm quite careful with my phone and am not too worried about dropping it. But I gave my Diztronic matte black case to a friend that purchased a G2 for himself. Yesterday I ordered from ebay a TUDIA Ultra Slim Melody TPU case. I'll use it until I get tired of it and switch back to the Incipio.
I've found that the extremely narrow side bezels make using a screen protector with a case sort of a pain because the case tends to curl up the protector when you put the case on. Good thing I never really use a screen protector (my phone came with one and I used it for about two hours before removing it and throwing it out).
The Incipio case is a better deal for the money based on the prices you quote, though.
Thanks!
I bought the incipio thanks both for the advices! :good:
Hi all,
As above, looking for a leather pouch that is a good(not too tight) fit for the edge
Must either have a pull strap to get the phone out (and be a reasonably tight fit so it doesn't fall out)
or
Must be a sensible fit with a flip magnetic clip to hold the phone from falling out
Anyone seen any that are released yet for UK buyers?
Thanks!
Reiko or Cellbee. Both are on Amazon. I haven't used Cellbee before but it has good reviews.
My Reiko is still holding up well after 2 years.
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Thanks I'll take a look!
KAVAJ do some nice leather pouches and cases too (genuine not fake PU cap leather)
The below is their first product which I'm getting for s6 edge. Their rest of the portfolio line up will follow suit
Of if you just want premium leather pouch then go for a company like hard graft (but they are very expensive)
Rebecca Minkoff
Try searching for Rebecca Minkoff leather pouch for s6. I am still not allowed to post pictures of the item but I guess that is the pouch you are looking for.
Search this Euro ebay like store for uniquely designed goods. Many wallets and pouches https://www.etsy.com/
Thanks for all suggestions
Will check them out
Budget it around £30 (slightly more maybe depending on quality / any guarantee offered)