Bigger pictures on my blog.
http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/2012/11/review-seidio-active-combo-note-ii.html
Seidio has done it again! Seidio is well known for their line of high quality cases.
They are well known for their Surface and Covert cases. They also just released the OBEX system that protects the phone from water, dust, snow, sand, mud and other liquids.
What we are reviewing today is their Active Combo with Metal Kickstand. It's the perfect case for active lifestyles without adding unnecessary bulk while maintaining maximum protection. It's dual-layered with an inside layer of polymer for grip and an outer hard shell for impact protection.
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The rubber like polymer does not attract as much dust as the lower end cases. This is a true premium feature I have always favored from Seidio. The hard shell also had their signature rubberized feel. Both items of the dual-layer system have a premium feel and are soft to the touch.
The kickstand has a little magnet that holds it in. The finish is great and stable. It's a solid case.
The spring holster is the holster we've all come to know and love. They carried over the rugged design with all their holsters. It features excellent retention and will not snap on you like other holsters. It features an adjustable swivel clip that will rotate a fluid 360 degrees.
The Seidio Active Combo is only $54.95.
The Seidio Active Case is available as a stand alone product for $34.95.
The Seidio Active Holster is available separately for $29.95.
Conclusion:
Highly recommended. Another Seidio product that will gain much popularity due to quality and function.
I have yet to be let down by Seidio's products as they have always been in my top 3 case companies. I always wait for Seidio to offer me a solution.
I will also be working on a video review for this case. Keep an eye out for it. I'll post a link when it's finished.
Hit thanks if you got something from this review! Means I'm doing something right and I'll keep doing them.
What is the overall fit, and finish of the combo? Any gaps, or uneven lines?
Been waiting for a review of one of these! Thanks
I am waiting for mine to arrive. Its in blue. Spent days and days sifting threw china cases and landed on this. I have had Seidio in the past and was very happy with it. I can also post a few pics here if its ok with the OP to add to the thread. Thanks for the review .
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What is the overall fit, and finish of the combo? Any gaps, or uneven lines?
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Fit and finish is great. I've personally never had an issue with the Seidio Actives. Had all the different colors on my Evo, Epic and 3D. Might just grab one for the S3 now. It's a snug fit and the cuts are nice and even. There is no play or any gaps.
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I am waiting for mine to arrive. Its in blue. Spent days and days sifting threw china cases and landed on this. I have had Seidio in the past and was very happy with it. I can also post a few pics here if its ok with the OP to add to the thread. Thanks for the review .
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I don't mind at all. It's a community here. We all share here.
Great review, Much appreciated. I'm hoping that for your video review, you could focus on things like the durability of the stand, strength of the magnet that holds it in, lint attracting ability of the rubber inside layer, and general thickness/size comparison.
Just some ideas; I look forward to it.
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Great review, Much appreciated. I'm hoping that for your video review, you could focus on things like the durability of the stand, strength of the magnet that holds it in, lint attracting ability of the rubber inside layer, and general thickness/size comparison.
Just some ideas; I look forward to it.
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Good points. I'll be sure to note that down.
The OBEX case is simply an Otterbox.
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Got mine and fit and finish is great. Very happy overall. :good:
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The OBEX case is simply an Otterbox.
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No. Otterbox cases are not waterproof, they are water resistant.
They are not dust proof or sealed into the case. Dust infiltrates the phone inside the case. OBEX is a sealed solution. The Commuter is comparable to the Active.
The Defender to the Covert. I feel the Covert is far superior as it's a 3 layer design and absorbs more shock than any Otterbox.
Thanks for your thoughtful insight. It was truly a game changer.
I want to order one but the shipping prices to the Netherlands are ridiculous man. 28 frigging dollars!
Even with the current exchange rates, that price is just insane adding up to the case itself .
Is it really worth it?
I say yes, just because I don't like TPU cases. You don't have to go through the case being so tight fitting that it takes the battery cover off when you remove the case.
All of mine have held up. The polymer never wore out or got sticky. Maybe get a local seller to get a hold of them? Maybe someone here can get one and ship it to you.
Thank you for posting a review on this. I'm waiting to see what other cases get released from the name brand manufacturers and hopefully we will see some sales to come over the next month or two.
Could you possibly take a picture with the phone out of the case along with the case laying beside the phone to see how much bulk/thickness is added with the case?
Thank you much.
I'm interested in just the case.Is it ideal for pocket carry or does it add too much bulk?
Excellent time for the review! I am planning to place an order and yes, I am thankful for your review!
p/s: Does the magnetic kickstand affects the s pen? Myth myth...
nicregi said:
Excellent time for the review! I am planning to place an order and yes, I am thankful for your review!
p/s: Does the magnetic kickstand affects the s pen? Myth myth...
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I haven't noticed anything yet.
Nice Review and Pics. The active combo and the surface combo are now available on Android Central at a pretty good discount compared with Seidio's website. Might save you a few bucks if you are interested.
What are the advantages of that case over something like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-SAMSUNG...399354?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416e4cc5ba
And its for the fraction of that price
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What are the advantages of that case over something like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-SAMSUNG...399354?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416e4cc5ba
And its for the fraction of that price
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Probably no real difference. Other than the one you posted the link to is fugly Imo.
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I'm interested in just the case.Is it ideal for pocket carry or does it add too much bulk?
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It adds 2mm. You shouldn't notice it. With the size of the Note, if you do notice it you need a smaller phone. Lol.
Hell Guardian said:
What are the advantages of that case over something like this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-SAMSUNG...399354?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416e4cc5ba
And its for the fraction of that price
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What I've learned with anything I buy, buy the tried and true the first time around. You'll buy that one, then replace it with a nicer one. I've been through this with every phone, car and personal items I buy. The stand just looks horrible. It's a cheap shortcut to designing a stand system.
The holster is hard to use. Looks just like the one in store. I always end up using 2 hands. Seidio has a much stronger clip system.
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I really like these cases.
Here are some pictures (sorry, I took them in low light with the Galaxy S3):
I got the black and white cases, I personally like the white one more, but the black is also nice.
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The case is very sturdy and very nice to the touch. It's kind of slippery, but it feels fine in the hand.
It doesn't hinder the Spen. I've had other cases for this note, and the original, and the Spen on some cases were impossible to take out
Buttons are easily accessible and they're raised! FINALLY! They're easy and clicky! Also, it has a charm loop or a lanyard loop.
Here are some pics of the black one
The cases are easy to apply and the phone basically snaps on, it's not a tight tight fit, but it's not going to come out on its own. It's snug in there, but you don't feel bad having to press really hard or anything like that to get the case off. It basically just comes out with ease.
These cases are going to be my daily drivers for a while, until something better comes along. I usually like Samsung cases. I love the S3 cases and now the Note 2 cases. The only thing I wish it had was the silicon flap to cover the USB or the headphone jack (or both!) to not let any dust in.
Hit thanks if this review has helped you or you just like the pics Or if you'd like me to continue reviewing cases I buy .
Thanks for reading!
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ZKYEVOLVED
Update: I have been getting a lot of PMs about where I got the case. I finally ordered it from here: CLICK, 15 euros.
On another thread (this thread) I had found some ebay links, and then I found some stores
All you need to do is search for the model number of the one you're looking for:
Black case: EFC-1J9BBEG
White case: EFC-1J9BWE
Pink case: I don't remember sorry!
Hope I've helped!
UPDATE: Today is my birthday, and last night I went out with some friends and I used this case. Oh my... The dark photos were ... let's just say that they could be used for Paranormal Activity 10! The white case gives off a reflection! Check this out. I don't recommend the white case if you're going to take night time pictures with flash. Without flash the pictures were fine, but the white edges of the case reflect and kind of destroyed the pictures. The reflection kind of threw off the rest of the picture (exposure, white balance, not to mention the spirit appearing at the bottom of my picture)!
Thanks for posting so many pics. I just ordered one of the white ones today and feel more secure in my decision after seeing your post. I'm currently using one of the generic "folio" type cases off of Amazon and was looking for something that was less awkward to use while I wait for Otterbox to release the Commuter/Defender cases.
It's disappointing to hear the cases are a little slippery. I was hoping for quite a bit of grip improvement.
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It's disappointing to hear the cases are a little slippery. I was hoping for quite a bit of grip improvement.
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The back plate is a slippery (and on the black, it's a fingerprint magnet, as you can see!) but the sides are rubber, and it won't slide out of your hand if you're holding the sides. But the back itself is slippery. It's plastic... Of course it is! It's SAMSUNG!
Dual Boot said:
Thanks for posting so many pics. I just ordered one of the white ones today and feel more secure in my decision after seeing your post. I'm currently using one of the generic "folio" type cases off of Amazon and was looking for something that was less awkward to use while I wait for Otterbox to release the Commuter/Defender cases.
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I'm glad to have helped! I'm really content with the cases. You can tell that they've been made specifically for this phone. All the details are there for the ports and buttons. It is actually slimmer than my other TPU cases.
I'm not a fan of folio cases because I don't want to cover the LED Notification light, or when it's open cover the camera! They're probably two of the most important features about this phone for me.
get the bodyglove :good:
Looks like a winner so far.. still waiting for one to arrive. For now using the body glove case
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+1 for this case, got mine in the mail today..
thanks! just ordered the white one based on the pictures (especially since my white tpu case from asia is taking forever to get here).
hope this case isn't too thick. i need a tpu case for accidental drops, but with minimal added thickness.
chuhsi said:
thanks! just ordered the white one based on the pictures (especially since my white tpu case from asia is taking forever to get here).
hope this case isn't too thick. i need a tpu case for accidental drops, but with minimal added thickness.
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It's not too thick. Hehe. Its on par with other tpu cases if not thinner. It's very well planned.
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It's not too thick. Hehe. Its on par with other tpu cases if not thinner. It's very well planned.
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Looks good in them pics! I checked my tracking number and looks like my black case is waiting for me at home :good:
I might just wait for the T-Mo D3O cases before deciding but these cases look good. I was hoping the interior would be silicone or something like those Speck cases.
Thank You for the review!
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Looks good in them pics! I checked my tracking number and looks like my black case is waiting for me at home :good:
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What day did you order yours?
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Jocelyn said:
Thank You for the review!
What day did you order yours?
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I ordered mine on the 25th and shipped out on the 27th. I'm in SoCal USA and it shipped from Dallas, TX.
Received and agree on all points. Fit is superb. Yeah, it's a little slippery on that glossy back piece but you're going to be gripping the rubbery sides so I wouldn't worry too much about it. Those raised plastic button covers on the sides for the volume and power are indeed nice and very assuring to the touch. It's not as thick as I thought it would be from seeing the pics.
Only con is it does add more weight than I would prefer but I feel more secure with the phone inside so I can deal with it.
My new favorite case over the Nilkin that exposed the top and bottom of the phone. :victory:
mine shipped today. I usually dont use cases, but i gotta say i loved the way the samsung cases looked on the GS3, looking so thin, i barely even noticed people had cases on them when i saw people pull them out. gotta love the samsung 50% off coupon too, ordered the tectiles and charging dock and battery. ( rE155266e coupon code)
I've received some PMs about where I got my cases from. It's a company here in Madrid. Their website is www.Octilus.com, they had the cheapest price I could find and their shipping was only 1€. I'm enjoying the cases highly recommended.
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I was concerned about adding bulk to this sexy device, but I can safely say its a non-issue with this..
I got my black case yesterday and I'm very pleased with fit and finish. I don't think it's possible for a case to add less bulk and provide similar protection. The hard back does show finger prints and finger oil smears very clearly but no big deal and overall looks better than the T-mobile logo IMHO. Soft sides provide good grip and the charcoal gray color looks very good with the front bezels of titanium model. It didn't seem like a tight fit going on but doesn't seem loose in use. I imagine a little looseness is a good thing when it comes to shock adsorption and I believe the rubber sides will grip well enough to prevent the phone from separating during most falls. The edge surrounding the screen is raised enough to keep it from touching a flat surface when face down but just barely. I expect the screen could make contact if the phone is dropped on an irregular surface. I have a Spigen SGP Ultra Clear screen protector for that situation and highly recommend it as well. I can't even tell it's there from looks or function. Invisible to the eye and S-pen with cut outs for camera, proximity and light sensors as well as the speaker and home button. Feels like the native glass to finger and pen might actually feel better with a very very slight and benefitial increase in drag. So slight it may be imaginary.
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Got my white one today. Looks amazing. Now come on Verizon, send me my GN2!!! Getting the case is just a teaser!
Ordered the black for myself and white for the wife. Still waiting on them to get here, we usually only use Speck cases but since Speck has not came out with one yet These will have to do. Plus we got each of them for 50% off for registering our phones on the Samsung site.
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Hi
Ordered my black case yesterday as it seems the only nice and simple case at this moment. Probably will get it middle of next week.
Thanks for all the pictures and comments, they confirm my choice
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I'm not that great at prose. Bullet points for all of you!
Bought from here. Also comes in white and red.
Notes:
The great big DANGER sticker and Big Scary Laser sticker is something I bought separately.
Pros:
It's 6 freaking dollars!
Does not feel cheap
Volume/power buttons retain their 'click'
Reasonable protection
High lip for drop protection
Lip does not impede touching the edge of the screen
Stand actually useful (comfortable angle)
Slippery enough to slide into my pocket, grippy enough to comfortably stay on a table
Does not attract fingerprints at all
Fit is very tight, phone absolutely won't come out on its own
Feels comfortably rugged but not ridiculously so
Would not be afraid to drop the phone whilst in the case
Cons:
Volume/power buttons have very little definition on the case, very easy to accidentally press volume down whilst holding the phone
Stylus cutout could be a tad bigger
Larger headphone connectors may not fit
Larger microUSB connectors may not fit
Can be a little fiddly to get the phone out of the case due to tight fit
Neutral:
Stand only has one angle (I like it for the simplicity, but each to their own)
Stand feels a little flimsy (I don't think it will break unless someone smacks the phone down whilst standing)
No dust covers on the jacks (I personally like this as I hate having to remove dust covers when I want to plug anything in)
Wrapup:
For $6 shipped I couldn't be happier.
Unless I find something hugely better or the otterbox commuter drops in price by $20, I'm sticking with this.
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I've got the same case, modded it to use with my flip cover and it works great. With the flip cover on I can fold it back and prop the stand on it or it lays flat in front like a keyboard on a laptop. The only problem I have with it is the kickstand is a bit flimsy.
I like to break stuff!
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I've got the same case, modded it to use with my flip cover and it works great.
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I think I might give this one a go - can't say no to extra protection!
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I think I might give this one a go - can't say no to extra protection!
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I put the flip cover on, then put the case on and marked it just 1mm-2mm from the top and bottom of the flip cover then removed the case and cut it down to the little groove along the back edge, then cut along the groove. Afterwards I sanded the back edge with 200-1800 grit sand paper and it looks factory finished now.
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I put the flip cover on, then put the case on and marked it just 1mm-2mm from the top and bottom of the flip cover then removed the case and cut it down to the little groove along the back edge, then cut along the groove. Afterwards I sanded the back edge with 200-1800 grit sand paper and it looks factory finished now.
I like to break stuff!
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I don't quite read you... Pics?
Monty, i found one exact replica of the Otterbox Commuter for $5 and mod it to have a thin kickstand.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2153383
I spliced in the kickstand from a $9 TPU casing. The point is it's more protected from drops & has a functional stand without the $70 cost from where I come from.
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Monty, i found one exact replica of the Otterbox Commuter for $5 and mod it to have a thin kickstand.
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If you can find me an ebay link I'll happily buy some to experiment with!
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If you can find me an ebay link I'll happily buy some to experiment with!
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Sorry, mate. I could only find it in a kiosk shop chain here called Swisstech. Nothing online.
SG Note II rooted with stock 4.1.1
Im pretty sure THIS is the same case.
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Im pretty sure THIS is the same case.
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Correct, it is identical.
Got the same case from amazon for a buck with 5 bucks shipping. Very god review and I agree with all of it.
Pics of the models version would be awesome.
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Im uploading some pics of the case and flip cover now, will take some with them on the phone when my wife gets home so I can use her phone camera
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Anyone with the white case notice a halo when taking flash pictures?
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I just received my uag scout case and then I see this thread. Blast. The uag case is nice. Fit is not a hundred percent but protection feels good. What it is, is not worth 39 that I paid for it. This case looks like it would offer similar level of protection to the uag case. Anybody compared the two? Might get it to cutout the back to allow for better charging wen I finally get around to performing the induction charging mod.
I like to break stuff!
I'll post pictures on the phone soon, either tonight if I can get decent pics with my wifes photon on weds when I get home and have my 2nd note I can put the case on and take pics
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I just got the same one. It's tight. No pun intended.
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The only thing to be careful with on this case is the inside edges are pretty sharp, at least on mine, and scuff up the edges of the phone. The reason I don't use it on my new note.
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I just received my uag scout case and then I see this thread. Blast. The uag case is nice. Fit is not a hundred percent but protection feels good. What it is, is not worth 39 that I paid for it. This case looks like it would offer similar level of protection to the uag case. Anybody compared the two? Might get it to cutout the back to allow for better charging wen I finally get around to performing the induction charging mod.
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Sorry, but in terms of quality these are in a different category. Two months ago I said to myself after getting a handful of ebay cases - hey they all cost as much as one of the premium one. Then, I compared it to those from UAG, Case-Mate, and Otterbox - and the quality and fitment of ebay cases was pale in comparison. They will offer a similar level of protection, I will not deny that. But you will see how brittle plastic material is, how hard to push volume/power buttons, how flimsy and stretchy silicone inserts, how poorly inner/outer shells interconnect, how flimsy kickstand is, the silicone/plastic gets a blue shade from your jeans pocket, and how poor some of the port openings are. Regarding price of UAG - that's expected when a brand new product is released and there is such a high demand for it, thanks to a great reputation of their S3 cases.
Here's pics of it on the phone itself
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Looking for a case with a kickstand for the Galaxy Note 2. Anyone know of such? So far the only one I've been able to turn up here is for the original Galaxy Note.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Verizon sells a case with kickstand for the Note 2.
Only downside is it does not cover the top or bottom of the phone.
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trident aegis has a kickstand
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trident aegis has a kickstand
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Not according to the Trident site.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AGHM8VQ/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
Just got this in. It's pretty darn good for only $13. If you don't want the holster the case can be found for cheaper.
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there are TONS of cases with kickstands for this phone; check amazon and ebay, and you will see them all
Get this. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=380562657696&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=51001118142
I have the pink one. Looks badass. Kickstand works great.
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That's the same one I posted. If you wanted amazon prime shipping its $13, otherwise it's hard to beat $6.
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I have the seidio one... works pretty well.
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Not according to the Trident site.
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my apologies I got confused with thistrident look-alike with stand
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my apologies I got confused with thistrident look-alike with stand
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I got this one and the area where you hold the phone is very slippery.
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That's the same one I posted. If you wanted amazon prime shipping its $13, otherwise it's hard to beat $6.
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More pictures of this case in my short review HERE
It's a cheap case that will protect your phone, but the quality of inner silicone shell is not that great. It's too stretchy and will pull around the sides, and it gets worth with time especially at the bottom where micro-usb connector is. Also because silicone is soft, buttons will be too easy to press accidentally. But what the heck, for this price - its a workable Seidio Active knock-off with a kickstand that won't make your phone as wobbly in landscape as Active Plus, you can put your finger through the kickstand opening as sort of a flygrip handle.
The best case ever. No extra bulk and feels good to the touch, a hard case but with a soft touch feel, comes with a kickstand too. Bought one for the wife's too. I usually dont use cases but this one is a keeper . Go try it edit- Comes with a belt clip too
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=7620045&pid=1218855011527
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Dxtra said:
The best case ever. No extra bulk and feels good to the touch, a hard case but with a soft touch feel, comes with a kickstand too. Bought one for the wife's too. I usually dont use cases but this one is a keeper . Go try it
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=7620045&pid=1218855011527
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Definitely a good deal since you save $20 when you buy this BB PT case which is Seidio Surface rebranded case/holster ($55 for the original one from Seidio)
Dxtra said:
The best case ever. No extra bulk and feels good to the touch, a hard case but with a soft touch feel, comes with a kickstand too. Bought one for the wife's too. I usually dont use cases but this one is a keeper . Go try it edit- Comes with a belt clip too
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=7620045&pid=1218855011527
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originally bought 2 cheap case/holsters one of which is the cheap 3 part listed in the OP. First one broke, second(OP) as noted the soft rubber part doesn't fit well and it's too tight in the holster. Finally broke down today ad bought this one from BB. There is no comparison in quality, Everything on this case is worth the money.
For my past phones I've bought the Verizon kickstand holster case combos and I've loved them, but VZW didn't make one for the note2 and the cheap online ripoffs are crap. Spend the money, your Note 2 will thank you.
Got this one for $6 shipped on amazon, cut the volume side out to work with my OEM flip cover.
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More pics in the post a pic of your case thread, and mybat jolt thread. Kickstand hinge and latch is a tad flimsy but I haven't had any issues yet, and I dropped my phone 42' from the 3rd floor roof of a house, landed face down on gnarly concrete and not a scratch. Luckily the flip cover flipped closed or the uneven concrete probably would have been able to make contact with the glass, which would have been a disaster.
I like to break stuff!
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originally bought 2 cheap case/holsters one of which is the cheap 3 part listed in the OP. First one broke, second(OP) as noted the soft rubber part doesn't fit well and it's too tight in the holster. Finally broke down today ad bought this one from BB. There is no comparison in quality, Everything on this case is worth the money.
For my past phones I've bought the Verizon kickstand holster case combos and I've loved them, but VZW didn't make one for the note2 and the cheap online ripoffs are crap. Spend the money, your Note 2 will thank you.
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I must agree with you. The belt holster has to be my most favorite part of it. High quality case. Very sturdy and makes me look like a fly kinda guy..
Here's a link to more pics of my modded hybrid PC/TPU kickstand case
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afrojoc said:
I must agree with you. The belt holster has to be my most favorite part of it. High quality case. Very sturdy and makes me look like a fly kinda guy..
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You guys should check out a full review of Seidio CONVERT combo I just posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177450
It essentially Seidio SURFACE/BB Platinum with an extra layer of protection on top of it. Turn your original SURFACE into a new rugged case. But as a side comment, Surface is PITA to take off the phone lol!!!
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You guys should check out a full review of Seidio CONVERT combo I just posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2177450
It essentially Seidio SURFACE/BB Platinum with an extra layer of protection on top of it. Turn your original SURFACE into a new rugged case. But as a side comment, Surface is PITA to take off the phone lol!!!
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Thats a little too insane for me since I dont drop my phone lol. But definitely a must have for those who require protection along with comfort (by that i mean the belt holster).
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I was moseying around and saw these were now available for sale. Everyone's been waiting. Glad they are ready! They look awesome.
The whole inventory wasn't available yet, but it shows the TPU's are in stock and about half of the Ultra Completes.
What's so good about these cases?
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What's so good about these cases?
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You didn't hear? They add 20% to your battery life!
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Kidding aside, those are supposed to be of a very high quality material and fitment. The guy behind these (Scott) put a lot of time and effort into research to make a perfect case with a slim fitment and drop protection. Based on reputation of their S3 cases this should be a good one as well. Will know more for sure once I have a chance to review it.
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You didn't hear? They add 20% to your battery life!
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Kidding aside, those are supposed to be of a very high quality material and fitment. The guy behind these (Scott) put a lot of time and effort into research to make a perfect case with a slim fitment and drop protection. Based on reputation of their S3 cases this should be a good one as well. Will know more for sure once I have a chance to review it.
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Looks like a good case. Best thing about it is the color combinations. Other than that it doesn't look like it's much better than other tpu cases like from cruzerlite.
I just ordered some of these cases and will post photos as soon as I get the cases.
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Looks like a good case. Best thing about it is the color combinations. Other than that it doesn't look like it's much better than other tpu cases like from cruzerlite.
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Thanks for your great observation. I think you missed that it's a 2 piece case.
The Ultra has a hard outer shell made of polycarbonate and some other voodoo. This outer shell offers far superior protection than just TPU alone.
If my girlfriend's S3 survived multiple drops on concrete, I'd say it's much more durable than just TPU.
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Thanks for your great observation. I think you missed that it's a 2 piece case.
The Ultra has a hard outer shell made of polycarbonate and some other voodoo. This outer shell offers far superior protection than just TPU alone.
If my girlfriend's S3 survived multiple drops on concrete, I'd say it's much more durable than just TPU.
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Just my opinion. I see that it's a two piece case. I've dropped my phone with a tpu case on concrete. Never had any damage.
Anyway good luck with these.
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Just my opinion. I see that it's a two piece case. I've dropped my phone with a tpu case on concrete. Never had any damage.
Anyway good luck with these.
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That's cause you are in NYC and you guys got smoother concrete. Here in Jersey we got swiss cheese potholes lol!!
But in all seriousness, you guys know I reviewed a ton of accessories on this forum. Also, I heard a healthy buzz about these cases for a few months now. Obviously that got my interest considering Scott has posted in this forum before in great details about process of his material selection, fitment testing, and all other stuff that goes along with it. I also heard a lot of work went into packaging details as well. That got my curiosity for sure. Once I receive it, I will do my usual detailed review and give you my honest opinion about it.
The polycarb he uses is actually flexible. It disperses the shock better. You can actually fold rhe PC part in half without cracking it. It's not standard PC I forget what its technical name is but it's very close in chemical make up to the PC they use in fighter jet cockpits. It's almost like a polycarbonfiber instead of carbonate. The fit is also very nice for the price. Theres no play in the case when it's installed and the tpu acts as a shock absorber between the PC and device. They have the fit and slimness of just a plain tpu but the protection of an otterbox defender minus the built in SP.
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The polycarb he uses is actually flexible. It disperses the shock better. You can actually fold rhe PC part in half without cracking it. It's not standard PC I forget what its technical name is but it's very close in chemical make up to the PC they use in fighter jet cockpits. It's almost like a polycarbonfiber instead of carbonate. The fit is also very nice for the price. Theres no play in the case when it's installed and the tpu acts as a shock absorber between the PC and device. They have the fit and slimness of just a plain tpu but the protection of an otterbox defender minus the built in SP.
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My girlfriend loves to drop her phone. The hard shell is the stuff in **** pits like you said and also in bullet proof glass / plastic.
I took the shell from the one my girlfriend dropped and I flexed it. Let's just say it didn't just break like other cases. I gave it a bit of a work out.
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My girlfriend loves to drop her phone. The hard shell is the stuff in **** pits like you said and also in bullet proof glass / plastic.
I took the shell from the one my girlfriend dropped and I flexed it. Let's just say it didn't just break like other cases. I gave it a bit of a work out.
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Yeah its supposed to be super durable. I've snapped plenty of cheap PC cases just trying to pull em off when they're really tight and a piece snaps right off
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For those that have ordered, I'm curious what color your phone is and what DBA combination did you get?
I have not ordered as of yet but am considering getting a white and blue set up for my white Note 2. I prefer a blue tpu with white polycarbonate piece but don't see the blue tpu on the website.
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What I hate most about a lot of tpu cases is the flimsy sides, is this one of those? Urban armor gear did it right, they made the top and bottom part so thick that it feels solid.
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majorbgss said:
What I hate most about a lot of tpu cases is the flimsy sides, is this one of those? Urban armor gear did it right, they made the top and bottom part so thick that it feels solid.
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In my opinion the sides of the tpu are very thick and ridged. It doesn't have the sides that will pull away from the phone. I will have cases on 5-3 and will post photos then.
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For those that have ordered, I'm curious what color your phone is and what DBA combination did you get?
I have not ordered as of yet but am considering getting a white and blue set up for my white Note 2. I prefer a blue tpu with white polycarbonate piece but don't see the blue tpu on the website.
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I ordered black and blue...was the most manly color in my opinion...I heard from Scott that it looks awesome...and also black on black so I might order a black poly when it comes available... Also the tpu is not flimsy at all...I got my fiancé one for her iPhone and the thing is top notch...Scott chooses the best materials for his products there is no need to worry about ordering his stuff
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I'm going to order the Black/Red Complete and an extra White PC once they finally come in stock. So excited to finally have this on my phone!!
The case doesn't have the flimsy crap sides that bow out. The ones I've had for our S3's have been solid all the way through.
Still trying to justify the $27...Hopefully there will be some reviews for it soon.
DarkManX4lf said:
Still trying to justify the $27...Hopefully there will be some reviews for it soon.
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Because it is the highest best material a case can be made of IMO lol... At least they say it is!
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Because it is the highest best material a case can be made of IMO lol... At least they say it is!
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Hope so. It's between this case and UAG right now.... Waiting for reviews....
Hey Guys,
I have decided to just jump the gun and buy the Tech 21 D3O impact shell from the T-Mobile store. The case ended up be $10 and something cents. I bought it at the store and they gave me a 30% discount for checking into Foursquare otherwise the price of the case is $16.99 not including tax. The case can be purchased online at: http://www.t-mobile.com/accessories/lg-g2-d3o-impact-shell-smoke.html.
I currently own 2 cases including the case I have. I have this case and the Spigen Slim Armour. I love both of the cases but I do prefer this Tech 21 case. Both cases are well built and will definitely survive a fall. I have not dropped the case, but I feel like the technology behind the case will definitely protect it from a fall. I currently have the xtremeguard screen protector on the phone and the case does push the screen protector up, but the lip of the case covers more of the screen than the Spigen case so it doesn't have the problem as often. The case has an awesome feel to it. It has a matte feel and offers more grip that the Spigen. The case is also rounded so it doesn't feel like it is cutting into your hand. I personally bought the smoke version, but there is a purple version available. The case looks awesome with the orange bands going around the circumferance of the phone while the rest of the smoke color of the case allows you to see through the back to see the G2 symbol. I do own the AT&T D800 version and it has the cut out for the 2nd microphone on the back. The case feels like TPU with D3O that surround the phone.
Hopefully this everyone. If you are looking for a new case, IMHO this is a case to consider.
Here are the pictures that I was going to post.
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Thanks for the review. I have thought about this case. How would you compare it to a tpu case. Looks like one except for the orange band which seems to be the D30 technology.
Also how thick and bulky is it in comparison to a tpu case.
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mozman said:
Thanks for the review. I have thought about this case. How would you compare it to a tpu case. Looks like one except for the orange band which seems to be the D30 technology.
Also how thick and bulky is it in comparison to a tpu case.
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It honestly feels like a TPU case with the D3O tech like you were saying. I don't own a TPU case for the G2 but I have had TPU cases in the past and this stuff feels a little more flexible but it still maintains its shape when it is on the phone. The case fits nicely and it looks good as well. The case actually doesn't add too much bulk. It keeps the shape of the phone and is slightly thicker than without a case. I feel like it is definitely not as "bulky" as the Spigen case as well. :good:
kindacrazyazn said:
It honestly feels like a TPU case with the D3O tech like you were saying. I don't own a TPU case for the G2 but I have had TPU cases in the past and this stuff feels a little more flexible but it still maintains its shape when it is on the phone. The case fits nicely and it looks good as well. The case actually doesn't add too much bulk. It keeps the shape of the phone and is slightly thicker than without a case. I feel like it is definitely not as "bulky" as the Spigen case as well. :good:
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Awesome! This was the info I was looking for lol. Im currently using the Spigen Slim Armor and found it a bit too bulky, so i jumped the on the tech21 case from the T-mobile site. Thanks for the review! Cant wait to get mine
sekretaznman said:
Awesome! This was the info I was looking for lol. Im currently using the Spigen Slim Armor and found it a bit too bulky, so i jumped the on the tech21 case from the T-mobile site. Thanks for the review! Cant wait to get mine
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No problem! I wish I had the info before I bought it but I ended up trying it at the store and liked it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And I definitely use this case more than the Spigen
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kindacrazyazn said:
No problem! I wish I had the info before I bought it but I ended up trying it at the store and liked it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. And I definitely use this case more than the Spigen
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I also had the Spigen Slim Armour as my first case for the G2. But I also got the Tech 21 case, and although I still like the Slim Armour case, the Tech 21 is better for me as the edges are more rounded and it's a little less bulky than the Slim Armour.
I keep my college ID card in the back of my current phone case, so I like cases that are easy to take on and off. Is this one easy to take on and off?
darnocs1 said:
I keep my college ID card in the back of my current phone case, so I like cases that are easy to take on and off. Is this one easy to take on and off?
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The case is easy to take off. But you might run into the problem of the case not fitting properly. The case is pretty tight on the phone, so the case might not be happy with you. I can try it out and see if I can get a picture for you.
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The case is easy to take off. But you might run into the problem of the case not fitting properly. The case is pretty tight on the phone, so the case might not be happy with you. I can try it out and see if I can get a picture for you.
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Thatd be great, if you don't mind!
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Thatd be great, if you don't mind!
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Here are the pictures. The case is a little funky after the id is put in. It is definitely not meant to be there but it could potentially work. I put my school id and it is the side and thickness of a credit card. Hopefully this and the pictures help.
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Thanks, I really appreciate it. Could you tell me how easy it is to take the card in and out of the case? Does the case come off easily without being dangerously loose?
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Thanks, I really appreciate it. Could you tell me how easy it is to take the card in and out of the case? Does the case come off easily without being dangerously loose?
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I would say that the case is a little harder to take off. The card is also pretty snug in there. The case also barely hangs on too. The case definitely adds space between the case and phone.
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I wish that they sold these somewhere other than T-Mobile.
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I wish that they sold these somewhere other than T-Mobile.
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Ya. I know what you mean. I drove 30 mins to get mine. But I don't use it too often because it pushes my screen protector up. But I still use it every once in a while.
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At least you had the option. If you're not in the States or close to the border, good luck. I wish there was a way to get one.