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What Kind of protection would you Choose...??

Hi guys
i am starting this thread to find out what most people prefer for protecting their precious...:fingers-crossed:
All of you could post on what reason you choose the kind of protection they prefer, so that others would have an insight on how to choose for themselves...:angel:
don't post about magnet cases/covers then ruin the s pen experience..

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I am waiting for the Trident Aegis case to be released in November. Love the style and protection it gives
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easycure1974 said:
I am waiting for the Trident Aegis case to be released in November. Love the style and protection it gives
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post a pic if you can get one..

amg009 said:
post a pic if you can get one..
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Have not seen it for the Note II yet but I loved it for my S3 and iPhone so I am sure I will love it for the Note II also
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I do it like mother nature intended!

FloatingFatMan said:
I do it like mother nature intended!
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God save your Beast....:angel:

Gel case. I used a hard tpu case with note 1 and it have scratched it all over the sides
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Add: Screen protector only.
I'm going to have the FlyGrip & a screen protector.

where are the options w/o screen guards?

wekebu said:
Add: Screen protector only.
I'm going to have the FlyGrip & a screen protector.
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You could just use the Screenguard/Full cover option..
@all please do post te reason why you the specific type of case/cover..

I really hope Samsung comes out with this awesome case they have for the S3. My partner has one, and it covers the ports with a little plug and it's a very snug TPU case.

I'm waiting for the TMOUS version of the Note II to become available. If I could, I'd choose an Otterbox case for it. I've gotten great protection for my HTC HD2 using their Defender case. However, Otterbox has said they have no plans to introduce a case for the Note II "in the near future."

I promised myself that my next phone from my current s2 will be bare (caseless) besides a skin, such as Spigen steinheil glas and back protector.
On a side question, is the camera on the note 2 recessed? Ie. Not sticking out from the back cover?
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Nothing at all. It's big enough as it is, but I do want an aluminium or carbon fiber rear replacement. Anyone know where I can get one?

Well I went with the book case from Samsung.
I thought it looked pretty good without adding hardly anything to the dimensions plus this way I have the screen protected and when I go to sell it for the next super smartphone, I put the original back price on and any scratches or hits on the back are instantly gone.
To be fair I don't normally like cases but this does not get in the way to much and when folded back on itself it makes a very good horizontal stand for watching videos.
Hope whatever you chooses works for you but imho whilst Otter boxes are without a doubt solid protection they just ruin the pleasure in having a slim phone.
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I only use a neoprene pouch.
I can't stand screen protectors.
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Ribbed condoms.

JulyDerek said:
Ribbed condoms.
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Was waiting for that one! :cyclops:

Is there any case that is fixed on the phone only from up and down? Like this Ringke case for Galaxy Nexus? My only problem with cases for Note II is that the phone is already wide, so a case with sides fixing, make it wider.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT5cgDUMZNw

Official Samsung Protective Cover MOD for Flip Cover

Hi everyone.
this thread is for anyone like me who bought a flip cover and still want to use a samsung protective cover on it to save the chrome frame of the note II from scratches.
in the attachment there is a speed mockup i did to have a preview of the result.
Actually i am using flip + protective without any mod, but the both-handed use in portrait ain't so confortable because the flip cannot flip itself on the backcover but just get a 90 degrees angle before stopping when the protective cover edge oppose resistence. Now i'm studying the right approach to operate the easy way and with no errors to cut the left side and make the flip cover flip again on the back with a protective cover on it though.
I was surprised that no one posted a thread like this, because imho the official protective + flip cover combo is the most elegant way to use the phone with no regrets on where you put it or how you put etc. I'm looking for any suggest and would like to share this experience with other users who are in this case

NOW THAT is imaginative! Im sooo doing this!

Good choice, if u gonna try please report us with pics. That would be awesome
I am scared that after the cut the resulting edges would be too sharp and look some of crappy handmade. I doubt that is not necessary to cut all the entire height of the grey bumper from the left side to obtain usability on portrait, maybe just a few millimetres and the flip will regain his full rotation. I don't know how the white edge of the protective cover will look like after the cut, if we suppose to cut all the grey bumper for a more balanced resulting design.
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It worked like a charm
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Man, you mightve been an inventor in your past life cause this is an amazing way to go.

dipas said:
Hi everyone.
this thread is for anyone like me who bought a flip cover and still want to use a samsung protective cover on it to save the chrome frame of the note II from scratches.
in the attachment there is a speed mockup i did to have a preview of the result.
Actually i am using flip + protective without any mod, but the both-handed use in portrait ain't so confortable because the flip cannot flip itself on the backcover but just get a 90 degrees angle before stopping when the protective cover edge oppose resistence. Now i'm studying the right approach to operate the easy way and with no errors to cut the left side and make the flip cover flip again on the back with a protective cover on it though.
I was surprised that no one posted a thread like this, because imho the official protective + flip cover combo is the most elegant way to use the phone with no regrets on where you put it or how you put etc. I'm looking for any suggest and would like to share this experience with other users who are in this case
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This is the best way to go. Thanks for the idea. So basically do you have to get both samsung made flip cover and a samsung made protective cover for this to work right or do you think other flip covers and protective covers would work? Waiting on my note II as we speak! I need this combo!

I only tried with samsung genuine protective plus flip cover, this concept may fit also with other producers' accessories but it depends on their thickness and dynamics
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It worked like a charm
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Genius! Too bad I returned the flip cover when my protective cover arrived. It looks good but I'll see how well the Ebay flip cover case fits before I go and buy a Samsung flip cover again to do the mods.

Any particular bumper/silicon case?..........or just the cheapest going off ebay? My GN2 and flip case haven't arrived yet but I'll be doing this mod straight away

Paradaz said:
Any particular bumper/silicon case?..........or just the cheapest going off ebay? My GN2 and flip case haven't arrived yet but I'll be doing this mod straight away.
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I used the genuine samsung protective cover for note II. You could try with different types though
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dipas said:
I used the genuine samsung protective cover for note II. You could try with different types though
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Sorry, I hadn't read the original post correctly.....I thought the genuine flip case was also the 'protective cover' - just different names for it. Hadn't realised this mod was a hybrid of two different genuine cases. I saw the grey bumper and thought that was cut from a cheapo none branded silicone case.
Can you explain what the rear of the GN2 looks like then? I haven't seen this protective cover yet and none of the photos show the back.....I'm trying to imagine whether it's only the bumper that is cut from the protective cover or whether that makes up the rear of the modified case. Thanks in advance.

The samsung protective cover for gn2 is made of two materials, the back is exactly the same white material of the original backcover, with the same look, and the gray bumper is a soft gum. I highly suggest this cover, it follows the same feel and design of the n7100.
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OMG Thank you so much!
This is EXACTLY what I wanted! I'm going to combine this with a flygrip and I will be all set!
I tried asking on another thread if anyone knew if a bumper case could fit over my flip case but never got any responses...
I would have been afraid to be the first one to try but now that I see that it can work I can't wait to do it!
Off to the Samsung website for the 50% off coupon and the black protective case!
Thank You Again!!!

I have done exactly the same thing with the original note 1
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Great Idea
Here is my take on this great idea - I found that after I cut the side, doing some light sanding made for a much smoother and nicer finish along the hard white plastic edge. Also to smooth out the grey bumper edges that I cut - I heated up a butter knife (not too hot) and lightly pressed it up against the edges and made for a much smoother cut edge (does not look like it was cut with exacto knife)

Looks great!
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fifthblindmouse said:
Here is my take on this great idea - I found that after I cut the side, doing some light sanding made for a much smoother and nicer finish along the hard white plastic edge. Also to smooth out the grey bumper edges that I cut - I heated up a butter knife (not too hot) and lightly pressed it up against the edges and made for a much smoother cut edge (does not look like it was cut with exacto knife)
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Hi,
Did you remove all the gray soft plastic? I left about a mm because it masks better. Is it that that you smooth?
d.

Thats probably the best case (combo) ive ever seens. A couple of questions.
Please provide links for where you got both.
Dont you find it an inconvenience to flip it everytime you want to use the phone?
If the phone was in freefall would the flip become flappy and the phone drop on its screen?
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I've just ordered a genuine back plate and flip cover. Lets see how this goes.
Also are you guys using a screen protector? If so does the case lift it off?

Yes, if you look at the outside of the case - all of the grey is removed, there is still a tiny amount of residual grey on the inside surface of the white plastic. I sanded down the hard white plastic edge.
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Chan_B said:
Thats probably the best case (combo) ive ever seens. A couple of questions.
Please provide links for where you got both.
Dont you find it an inconvenience to flip it everytime you want to use the phone?
If the phone was in freefall would the flip become flappy and the phone drop on its screen?
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Kind of expensive but I got the flip cover from the local sprint store $40 (that is the only place that i could find one) Even tho my phone is the T-Mo variant, the sprint one still fits. And I got the white plastic case from newegg $22.
I dont think that it is a bother to flip open the case - I kind of like it actually
In theory it could drop on the screen or something could drop on the screen but I also put on a screen cover - i guess my phone can survive most scenarios

Looking for sturdy case but with a screen "flap"

I'm looking for a case with great protection like the gumdrop/active case.
I dont want to have to use the "thick" screen protector that comes with those cases, I want to use a "flap" so that when I'm not using it I close it, and when I want to use it I get the "real" screen.
I know there hard cases with a closing flap but I want the protection of the thicker/softer rubber. I know the active case has a "lid", but I want it to be like a smartcover.
However I don't want a briefcase like the pelican.
I can't be the first person to be searching for a product like this?
Thanx!

Don't think they exist
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Like this? http://www.google.nl/search?rlz=1Y3...fjUIbDAcS50QX744Bw#biv=i|18;d|SBp2eMdGepOCtM:
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Check this out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075663 (Asus OEM cover + magnet) :good:

brakke97 said:
Check this out! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075663 (Asus OEM cover + magnet) :good:
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Yes I saw that guide but I am really loking for a bit more protection than the original cover.
Would also like to be able to Lock it in place so that it doesn't open in my backpack!
Also from the looks of it, the gumdrop/active case will keep there shape and not start losing there shape after being broken in!
Strange, I would thought that this is what most people would want to have?

The Speck FitFolio has great protection and the top flap latches securely.
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Yes that looks like a good one, but not sure how much the hard plastic will help against a corner landning...

There's a thread here somewhere with someone making the case you want out of two others. A tpu case and the flap from one like the speck.

What about the book-like cases mentioned in some of the threads here? Where the tablet gets mounted in a wooden frame (these all seem to be eco friendly) and the "book cover" part is cloth (covered cardboard I'd guess keeping with the eco friendly theme) that acts just like a flap that you're looking for.
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bsoplinger said:
What about the book-like cases mentioned in some of the threads here? Where the tablet gets mounted in a wooden frame (these all seem to be eco friendly) and the "book cover" part is cloth (covered cardboard I'd guess keeping with the eco friendly theme) that acts just like a flap that you're looking for.
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Got my Moko case for the N7 yesterday. Fits my requirements , and im happy with it.
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-fit-Google-Android-Tablet/dp/B008FLYROG

Those fake leather cases with a flap, wake/sleep magnet functionality, cases are easy to get hold of and I like mine. Got it from China with a stylus and screen protector for about $9.95. Can get just the case for $4/$5 though.
The one I bought: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Reta...and-magnetic-sleep-wake-Sensor/604378626.html

GN2 Case Mate Tough modded with Samsung flip

Hi
Some pictures of my new Case Mate Tough modded with the Samsung flip cover.
The Case Mate Tough is very tight on the GN2 and it wasn't so easy to make because of the thickness of the flip battery cover.
I hope to have now all the avantages of the Tough (good impact protection, easy to hold and secure grip in a slim case) combined with the flip cover.
Denis

Cool.. where did you get one?
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Looks like a good mod. What other things did you have to do with the tough case to fit with the larger battery cover of the flip case?
Also, does the flip cover sit flush all around with the raised lip of the tough case (when closed)? Can you post a pic of the power-button side to show it? Thanks.
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@ coiledwire
To fit the case with the larger battery cover, I had to cut out the inner part of the tough case as on the joined picture.
The polycarbonate hard shell is very strong and I cut it with a dremel.
The flip cover sits flush all around with the raised lip of the tough case as you can see.
Regards
Denis

Instead of my moddding a case, does anyone happened to sell case that could be used with the flip cover?
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Nice mod! Looks cool! :good:
shook187 said:
Instead of my moddding a case, does anyone happened to sell case that could be used with the flip cover?
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I saw one.

Note 2 battery cover which covers the aluminium part also

Does anyone know any note 2 case that can replace the battery cover and can cover the aluminium sides also ?............. I am talking abt a case that clips on like a battery cover. Its not practically hard to manufacture a case like that,I am hoping there are cases out there like that.

Zerolemon battery. The case is the cover.
Otherwise... No.
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Actually yes. Found this when looking on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M5L6ES/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1378217496&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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ihavenewnike said:
Actually yes. Found this when looking on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M5L6ES/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1378217496&sr=8-3&pi=SL75
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That's a bumper case. It doesn't replace the battery door like he asked. It just goes over the top.
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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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I'll let you know in two days. I was looking for a slim bumper for when I go running and don't want the weight of my ZL on my arm.
But in the meantime, look at the pictures on the full website. There are no tabs where that case will click in where the battery door is.
If you already have it, let me know otherwise.

It doesn't attach to the small tabs on the phone itself
The samsung case is just a case, it doesn't attach to the small tabs on the back where the battery cover would normally be attached to

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It does replace the battery cover and provides what the OP asked for
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And as I said, it does NOT do what the OP asked.
Without the battery cover on, there is a noticeable space between this case and the battery.
I just put the case on my phone and here's the deal:
It's a glossy, thin, hard case with soft rubber around the edge, bumper style.
The holes and buttons line up perfectly and access to the S-pen is great.
Protection? Not so much.
This makes a slippery phone more slippery. I naturally alternate using the phone with either hand, so lefties or righties will have no problem holding the phone by the soft rubber part so that the phone doesn't go flying out of your grip.
But sit the phone down and it's likely to slide away. On it's own. Or a stiff breeze. Or if a stray electron hits it. Give it a nice spin and watch it go, and go, and go (Which is what I just did.)
The lip. It has next to none. So little in fact, that my tempered glass screen protector sits at the same height as the lip. If I sit the phone face down, the glass is on the table.
So while I've been writing this, I've been walking around the house holding the phone. I've almost dropped it twice.
All in all, it's a pretty case, offers no drop protection and no screen protection. I wouldn't recommend it unless the only reason you want it is to protect the edges of your phone.