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Ultra Slim Case (1 mm) for Galaxy Tab

Friends,
Has anyone tried the Ultra Slim (1 mm) case for the Galaxy Tab? It's on Ebay for about $12 shipped.
My goal is to find the absolute slimmest case so the device can still fit in my pocket. It seems all the regular cases make the large device even bigger, thus preventing me from carrying it around everywhere.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultra-Slim-1-0m...989021?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b205c41d
Any thoughts are welcome!

mail_e60 said:
Friends,
Has anyone tried the Ultra Slim (1 mm) case for the Galaxy Tab? It's on Ebay for about $12 shipped.
My goal is to find the absolute slimmest case so the device can still fit in my pocket. It seems all the regular cases make the large device even bigger, thus preventing me from carrying it around everywhere.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultra-Slim-1-0m...989021?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35b205c41d
Any thoughts are welcome!
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honestly all it will do is save the back from scratches, regarding accidental dropping would imagine it would have zero use... if that's what you want the case for. I personally would not get it for that reason, and for me thats the only reason to get the case and it would be one of those rubber buggers that I would get so can catch it on its way back up >:¬}

i dont think this case would give an optimal protection rather than the backside only

If it was TPU id get it for sure, but hard plastic will just crack on impact

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If it was TPU id get it for sure, but hard plastic will just crack on impact
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yep, those bounce rubber buggers are the only one worth considering.. but it would be hell to take out of your pocket, then would need a nice leather case so it can glide in and out, ironic really cause usually good rubber helps the glide process >:¬}
but then bigger pockets.. yep its a bare back tab for me!

I second [third?] the TPU recommendation. I got 4 TPU cases plus a matte screen protector off of Amazon for $4.98 + free shipping [looks like its $10 now, still not too bad for 4 cases + screen protector IMO]. The TPU cases are very thin, enabling the Tab to fit nicely in my jeans' back pocket without much difficulty.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FOS856

12USD for the plastic case, i think its a bit expensive...

prefer softcase, hard case itself will give you a scratch when use for long time.
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honestly it would be a waste of you money. im extremely careful with my tab especially since i have kids who use it all the time so i opted for the bulkiest cover i could find. (otterbox)
if youre very careful and think theres no chance youd drop your tab then go for it i guess...

I finally got the case and so far I like it (took two weeks from China). It's thin but hopefully useful. I really didn't want a large case. I would recommend it to people who hate cases.

Anybody have the Ballistic case?

If so just interested in some pics of it or just some review, there doesn't seem to be much online about them.
Would post a link but not allowed...... LOL
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Just got my case today from ballistic and it is great very heavy duty and lucky for me kid proof. Threw my phone down the basement steps and not a single scratch. I'll post pics and etc later on if possible.
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looks like a nice case but seems too bulky. i like slim and sleek

I also use the Ballistic case, I love it!
My job is kinda rough on my phone so I needed something tough.
I could understand why someone might want something a little slicker, but if your likely going to bash around your phone unintentionally, I'd recommend this case highly! I like the bulky military look however and it makes the phone comfortable to hold.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-nexus-s-ballistic-sg-series-case

Would you please post some pictures with your phone? Eventually while holding it in your hand? I want to make an impression of how it "feels". Thanks.

Never mind ... I've created my own pictures :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19624828&postcount=91

Apart from shipping, is there any way to get these at Best Buy, Target etc?

I absolutely love my ballistic case and I actually tested it by throwing my phone about 20ft across a parking lot and absolutely zero issues. Very rugged case that will protect your phone from just about anything

Its the best $25 I have spent lol have dropped phone can't tell u how many times and nothing it adds a lil bulk (nothin crazy) to the phone but the protection is well worth it
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I have the case. I love how sturdy and solid it makes the phone feel. The bulkiness doesn't bother me. It's good a good grip and it feels nicer holding the phone with the case on it.
The only thing I don't like is that... since the edges sit up higher than the level of the screen (which is for protection, I know) it is kind of like a lint trap... I'm constantly blowing lint and crap off of my screen.

This Ballistic case fit also i9023 model?

Fits the phone and it's rock solid yet I don't think it looks that cool live since it's huge and those bumpers are lol. After mounting, the phone looks like a measurement instrument.
The rubber layer on the lower part of the phone is too close to the back and home buttons since you'll get an oval shape with the case on and the touching of those buttons aren't that comfy anymore.
Pro: -fits perfect (buttons, curves, no movement)
- high quality materials (similar to otterbox rubber/plastic if not same)
- makes the phone quite shock resistant, unless it falls on the screen
Con: - price
- it's huge
- the bumpers could be smaller
- there's no cover for the ports (ex.: otterbox commuter)
If somebody wants to use it for scratch protection i think the cheapest case will do. But if you do sports and/or work in above average conditions, then it's a good accessory.

Nice!!, but shouldn't that case come with pants with XXXL pockets?

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Nice!!, but shouldn't that case come with pants with XXXL pockets?
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Haha, seriously no joke!
I'd like to add only one 'con' for this case after using it for many months now.
The rubber corners seem to be fluff magnets when I put it in my pocket, can be quite annoying if you like a squeaky clean phone.
Saying that, because of this I have noticed that the case is EXCELLENT at not letting dust/crap touch the phone under the cover, very well sealed. Also, it's motivated me to keep my pockets fluff free, which is good!

REVIEW: Smartphone Experts leather side pouch (hip case)

Finding a leather case that's really made for the Note 2 that goes on your hip is a heck of a challenge at best. There's lots of pleather cases out there, and ones that aren't made for the Note...they're big enough to hold two of them I've heard! The case made right is big enough already, it doesn't need to be bigger than needed.
So after lots of looking I settled on the Smartphone Experts Side Pouch.
From what I could tell in the pictures, it looked like a good case and with the black friday discount, I got it for ~$21, not bad for a leather case.
It came in today, and I must say I'm pleasantly surprised. It truly is real leather, smells great and is stamped so on the back (you can see it in the pictures.) Stitching is done nicely, and with black thread instead of the white I see so often. Thank god for that, I don't need my case looking like a leisure suit!
There is extra padding on the exposed side of the case, I haven't seen this before in other cases. This can be seen in the pictures too. The belt clip is sturdy and strong, even though it looks small. The closure is magnetic and holds the flap down securely. Honestly, I don't know if magnets really mess up the phone, but it would be a simple matter to slide a sheet of mu-metal foil inside of the padded area to help with that.
The fit is quite snug, but one can expect that with all leather cases. They usually take about a week or so to form fit to your device. After that, it'll be quite easy to get the case in and out of my pocket. It does have a finger hole in the bottom center of the case to enable you to pop your device out easily. One miss, as pointed out by BrooklynAvi is that there is no headphone hole. I don't use headphones, but I can certainly see how that'd be a problem.
So, all in all, a very nice quality case. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a leather hip case.

Thanks for the review. Do you think this pouch can fit the Note Ii with a case? Maybe I'll be a tight fit.

Kinda hard to tell; my phone is naked. The extra padding is soft, so it does have some give in it. If the case is thin, it'll probably go. Good thing is that leather stretches with time, so it should stretch to fit eventually?

I love the Seidio holster but they aren't making it for the GNote 2 without an additional case. In addition to the cost of the extra case, I don't want to have a case on my phone. The strange thing is they make two of those type of cases which annoys me. One should have been the regular one. Well, they said they don't plan to make one so I was in the market for a traditional hip case. I found this one and you confirmed a few things I wanted to know so I'm ordering it now. I used this type for my Dash and several other devices so it shouldn't be too bad. Better than my pocket.

I thought this thread was going to be about a hip ie. fashionable case
I've been deceived ha ha
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Kawaisa said:
I've been deceived ha ha
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Yeah, well.....
One thing I can't stand is a phone in the pocket. Only way to make that worse is to have a LARGE phone in my pocket. It may not look cool, but you can't beat a case on your hip for ease of access.

One (or two) big issues
OP: Can you add this comment (in brief, of course) to the OP so others know the headphones hole is missing?
So I received the case and it was exactly what I expected in terms of quality. It really is designed for a belt but works well on my pants alone when I don't wear a belt but falls off my sweatpants at home (I don't wear my case at home much anyway and this is to be expected). Here are the issues. There are no cutouts for the headphone and charger. The charger isn't truly and issue for me as I doubt I will charge it while wearing it like I've done with other phones (while out and using an external charger) because the battery life is tremendous on the GN2. But I really use the headphones while wearing the case. I actually think that this is a vital feature that was overlooked. My solution will be to pay $5 or $10 to have a professional seamstress cut a hole in it and stitch up the hole. Yeah, it's that important to me.
So if you need a case like this then it's really your only choice. I just didn't think to ask. It's solid though and once it stops being stiff I'm going to enjoy not having to carry the device in my pocket. I'm a huge fan of side cases and this is a really good one. (Anyone remember the awesome one that came with the T-Mobile Dash?)

After a week or so of use I've decided I'm returning the case. It simply doesn't stay on my side and it's fallen off in my car a few times. It even fell off while I was walking. I'm so disappointed in a case that could have been so good.
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I never buy those belt clips like that, i had a bad experience with those. The belt part becomes every flimsy very fast. Im still looking for a nice belt holster that isn't ottercase or siedo.

I haven't had a problem with it falling off, but then I always had a belt on when I was using the case. It's a good case, but I've switched to the Best Buy Pt/seidio surface case. Gives the extra grip I need and love the holster.

Best Buy Branded Platinum

So I picked a platinum case which seems like a re-branded Seidio, so it's not a bad case at all.
I have a concern and I did do some googling on Cell Phones and Flash Memory with magnetic fields. I've always been a firm believer you don't mix magnets and electronics. Everything I've read says it won't hurt anything with the flash memory nor the phone itself. My personal experience says otherwise. I had a magnetic pouch for once my for Samsung A990 and it caused weird screen discoloration when removed from the case. I also have had experience with another device and magnets. Two difference cases I bought for my Acer A100 which ended causing issues as well.
So really is it a good idea to keep a case with a magnet powerful enough to snap to my fridge around my phone?

Plenty of folks around here have been using a Platinum series or Surface since the day they came out without any ill effects. I've got a Platinum series case and I use it frequently, but I'll admit to using a TPU or folio-style case more often than not at home purely because I am very, very mildly concerned about the magnet. That said, it hasn't caused any distortion on my screen or anything like that.

Not an issue. Make sure to turn off under s-pen setting pwr management pen detection (when s-spen is in a holder or not) to avoid any issues with magnet interference.
Btw, I just got Seidio CONVERT which is Surface/Platinum with an extra protection shell on top of it. Just tested it out, took a ton of pictures, and will post a detailed review in a day or so. VERY IMPRESSIVE case. Defender was rushed in with lots of design faults. This one is a design perfection! And actually already sold out at Amazon where you can get it for $55 (which is actually 2 cases in a package, Surface and Convert kit on top of it). But anyway, expect a detailed review!!!

It really depends on the type of magnet and its strength if it will hurt electronics or not. I can't remember which ones are safe to use off the top of my head but a quick google search should turn up the answer. I know they are more expensive than a regular magnet so most (all?)cheap cases don't use them, but mid - highend cases *should* use them. I think it's a special kind of low strength neodymium magnet that doesn't effect electronics, but I'm not 100% positive on that. The magnet should be just powerful enough to hold the weight of the closure shut against gravity, but not strong enough to hold the closure shut against the weight of the device + gravity. So definitely no refrigerator magnets unless they are only designed to hold a sheet of paper and anything heavier will drag it down to the floor.
I like to break stuff!

Thanks! After my post I did a little more digging and found that some people seem to believe there is a dead spot with the spen even with the Seidio. I did my own experiment and noticed that the magnet is strong enough to hold a precision screw driver against it while I jiggled it. The screen responded to the magnet when held right up against it. I realize that I am not going to be holding it next to the screen daily or holding screw drivers. I ended up mixing the cheap Verizon cover with the holster and it seems to work well enough. I only planned on using the holster when I wear jeans anyway. plenty of room in dress pants.

vectron said:
Not an issue. Make sure to turn off under s-pen setting pwr management pen detection (when s-spen is in a holder or not) to avoid any issues with magnet interference.
Btw, I just got Seidio CONVERT which is Surface/Platinum with an extra protection shell on top of it. Just tested it out, took a ton of pictures, and will post a detailed review in a day or so. VERY IMPRESSIVE case. Defender was rushed in with lots of design faults. This one is a design perfection! And actually already sold out at Amazon where you can get it for $55 (which is actually 2 cases in a package, Surface and Convert kit on top of it). But anyway, expect a detailed review!!!
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I love the Seidio CONVERT, i had the case for my Thunderbolt and they replaced it 3 times over the years due to breaks, cracks etc..

dms76 said:
Thanks! After my post I did a little more digging and found that some people seem to believe there is a dead spot with the spen even with the Seidio. I did my own experiment and noticed that the magnet is strong enough to hold a precision screw driver against it while I jiggled it. The screen responded to the magnet when held right up against it. I realize that I am not going to be holding it next to the screen daily or holding screw drivers. I ended up mixing the cheap Verizon cover with the holster and it seems to work well enough. I only planned on using the holster when I wear jeans anyway. plenty of room in dress pants.
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I have a leather holster with 2 magnets that hold ot closed but the part where the phone is is shielded from the magnets by a sheet of aluminum sewn inbetween the leather panels. They also sewed one in the back panel as well to hold the shape of the holster as the leather is really soft. It makes a damn good holster, look and feel of soft leather and strength and protection of an aluminum box. And the aluminum doest affect signal as it actually has an antenna booster built into the aluminum plates. I actually get better signal near the holster. Although I can't remember where it came from since my dad originally bought it for the og note then ended up ordering a handmade one for like 200 $ and gave me this one. It has a sort of woven or carbon fiber texture to the leather. I'll get some pics of it later. The one issue it had was the belt clip wasnt riveted in so it came unstitched after a while of pulling it on and off, but I actually prefer using the belt loops on it now as it doesn't stick out as far anymore. Under a tshirt you can't even tell its there.
I like to break stuff!

Ive been using the best buy case since I got my note. I dont notice any spen interference. But I also only use the spen every so often.
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Wouldn't magnet interfere with internal compass? Will it permanently affect it on long run?
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I use the Best Buy Branded Platinum since November and there is zero problems
with the phone, S-pen or the compass. I also have a holster with a magnet to
keep it close and I never seen any issue.
It looks like this phone is very well shielded...

Thank you everyone for your input
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I have no problem whatsoever best buy platinum /sedio surface is VERY GOOD.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00A45SFBM/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
Comes with the holster

Just a friendly FYI. Platinum is Seidio. The only difference is Seidio is the name on the product if you buy it online and Platinum is the name if you buy it at a store like Best Buy. Don't ask me why they have different names for the same products made by the same company, they just do lol.
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premiatul said:
I use the Best Buy Branded Platinum since November and there is zero problems
with the phone, S-pen or the compass. I also have a holster with a magnet to
keep it close and I never seen any issue.
It looks like this phone is very well shielded...
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Hi,
Which holster are you using?
Thanks,
Bryan

trapperjohn said:
Hi,
Which holster are you using?
Thanks,
Bryan
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Some no name brand that I picked up at the mall.
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Best Protective Case for the Note 2?

After searching the threads and being horrified by pictures of smashed screens, I don't think I will take my Note 2 out until I get a protective case! It recently arrived and being so used to my HTC phone which I have dropped many times and has survived falling from my lap as I get out of the car, flying out of my bag and so on, I don't think I can take this risk at all with the Note 2. A little scared it is so fragile but I am wondering if those who have had the phone for much longer have found the best way to protect the phone. I guess the days of walking down the street checking my messages are over for now (plus being afraid someone will take it from me!).
I don't mind flipcases (especially as it covers the front) but most of the cases I have seen so far only cover the back but this doesn't protect the screen, so looking for something that will protect it all round.

I had been sporting a naked note 2 until a couple days ago, but after it slipped out of my pocket while I opened the door of a moving car going 15mph (only resulting some chips on a few of the corners thank god haha) I had to get a case. I read lots of reviews and decided to get the black UAG case and I love it. I like the way the phone feels in my hand with it and it feels very protected. There are cases that are more protective but they add more bulk, this doesn't mean that the UAG won't protective because to me this thing still feels like fort Knox in my hand with it hah
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+1 for UAG. But before you decide, check out full list of cases for Note 2 I have reviewed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192333

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+1 for UAG. But before you decide, check out full list of cases for Note 2 I have reviewed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192333
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Wow a lot of reviews, thank you for that.
I guess I wanted extra protection for the front (when not in use) so the UAG is on hold. Went for the cheap flipcase in stead.

I have been using the Otterbox Defender for a couple of months and love it. Since I have dropped and had to replace two phones, I need the heavy duty protection. It's got a built in screen protector that covers the screen like a window. I like the fact that it makes the phone bulky, easier to hold.

Otterbox
I didn't want to give in to the Otterbox. But after I dropped my Note and scratching the S Pen, I did. I absolutely love it and it's by far the best case I've ever had. I even got one for my daughter's RAZR. She loves it also.

I've had my phone for a few days now and have really got used to the feel of it (light and smooth) but I know I shouldn't risk it. I don't really like the look of the bulky cases, and since I am a girl I want something more girly I guess, but I've gone ahead and ordered a cheap flipcase that was reviewed on this forum. Will see how that one goes for now and will upgrade as I find something for me.

Just ordered UAG white case. Awaiting....

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Just ordered UAG white case. Awaiting....
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how much it cost you to get it delivered to India?

mani16985 said:
how much it cost you to get it delivered to india?
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2800 inr
Free shipping

I swear by the uag cases. I've dropped my phone down concrete stairs while it's (thankfully) been in a uag and there was not a single scratch to be seen as a result of the experience. The Otterbox is just too cumbersome especially if you are like me and often switch out the batteries.
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dr.m0x said:
I swear by the uag cases. I've dropped my phone down concrete stairs while it's (thankfully) been in a uag and there was not a single scratch to be seen as a result of the experience. The Otterbox is just too cumbersome especially if you are like me and often switch out the batteries.
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Wow. You're just posting on every thread aren't you? It's like a little commercial every time I click...
Sent From My Ginormous Note 2

Shamestick said:
I had been sporting a naked note 2 until a couple days ago, but after it slipped out of my pocket while I opened the door of a moving car going 15mph (only resulting some chips on a few of the corners thank god haha) I had to get a case. I read lots of reviews and decided to get the black UAG case and I love it. I like the way the phone feels in my hand with it and it feels very protected. There are cases that are more protective but they add more bulk, this doesn't mean that the UAG won't protective because to me this thing still feels like fort Knox in my hand with it hah
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I have the Otterbox, which I absolutely love, but it feels like the size of the phone doubles when I have it on my phone. I found another case manufactured by Seidio. It's the Seidio KONVERT combo and it has a hard outer case that goes on the phone and another rubber case that covers the hard case and is braced by a skeleton type covering. It sounds like it would be bigger than the OtterBox, but it actually isn't. THe phone looks and feels slimmer and it looks more elegant, where the OtterBox gives the phone a more ruggedized look. As far as protection, I am deployed and have dropped my phone a couple times and I haven't had any issues with it at all. Plus, you can take the rubber outer shell off and still have an good-looking inner case as well. Highly recommend it, as well as the OtterBox.