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Samsung Case / Stand

Got this from Clove this morning.
Seems fine. Obscures top 15% of front facing camera ... but aside from that a good fit.
Not sure how solid it is in 'stand' mode
Just waiting for the delayed screen protectors now.
Paul

pgamble said:
Not sure how solid it is in 'stand' mode
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If it's anything like mine, not very!
Still, it's a good case.
Regards,
Dave

I am waiting for the answer from samsung as i got the same problem with the front camera. This is an official accessory for the tab. The edge of my case even on the screen as well.
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I have this one, fits snug and the build in stand feature works great.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054

tycon said:
I have this one, fits snug and the build in stand feature works great.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054
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Now that is a nice case... If I had not yet ordered my Zenus case, I would have gone with this one. Price is cheaper than the Zenus case and it looks like its much better quality than the original Samsung one. Having said that, I do love the Zenus cases...

eskasi said:
Now that is a nice case... If I had not yet ordered my Zenus case, I would have gone with this one. Price is cheaper than the Zenus case and it looks like its much better quality than the original Samsung one. Having said that, I do love the Zenus cases...
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Yes this one does work nice. I have it, and it is the main leather one that T-Mobile is carrying in-store. I like the two different positions that are available for the stand...

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zenbbqmaster said:
Yes this one does work nice. I have it, and it is the main leather one that T-Mobile is carrying in-store. I like the two different positions that are available for the stand...
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Which T Mobile store did you purchase the case? I have been trying to find a case here in NYC. Thanks.

tycon said:
I have this one, fits snug and the build in stand feature works great.
http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054
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That's a nice looking case, but I contacted them and they have no stock atm. They're expecting them to be in stock by the end of the month.
Also...they don't ship to eu and their eu shop doesn't list the galaxy tab case at all...damn...it does look nice..!

I received my Samsung case yesterday and it has already been binned. An absolutely awful product. The bottom band 1/3 covered the capacitance buttons making the Tab very difficult to use. A complete waste of £18.99!
Looking on the internet reveals that all the better cases seem leave the buttons completely unobstructed, it's almost as if the manufacturers took a few minutes to actually look at and think about the product they were actually designing the case for.
It is pretty odd and more than a little annoying that Samsung endorse this rubbish as an 'official' case and secondly didn't include any kind of cover for a premium £500 device in the box.
That said I really can't rate the Tab highly enough, truly brilliant device. I never was sold on the ipad due its massive size/weight (may as well carry a laptop) and nothing on this earth would force me back to the hell of itunes.....

I have that same case and love it. Its actually cheaper at verizon stores for $39.99 and even cheaper if you have employee discount through your employer.
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I've got the schoshe case also, picked it up today with my new tab and so far so good. The case is rather expensive at 49.99 from the tmobile store however it seems like it's high quality, leaves the tab 100% functional, and has a couple different angles for landscape view when you want to prop it up.

Wish the Schosche case as available in Canada. Let's see if I can find one in South Jersey and have it shipped to my dads.
Piel Frama also has their Tab case. Expensive and takes 15 days to deliver.

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Which T Mobile store did you purchase the case? I have been trying to find a case here in NYC. Thanks.
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The one on Broadway and Waverly Place carries one and an Incipio case as well. I like the one from Verizon Wireless more though. It's a grainier leather.
this one: http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054
seems to be the same type of case and it says it's only leather texture. That would explain the odd chemical smell mine has been giving off since I got it. Still a nice case though.

I'm thinking of getting Zenus case, then I changed my mind when I saw T-Prop standing case, and I think I might get that one instead. Since I'm still new, can't post a link yet..

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The one on Broadway and Waverly Place carries one and an Incipio case as well. I like the one from Verizon Wireless more though. It's a grainier leather.
this one: http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/337/sfID2/370/productID/2054
seems to be the same type of case and it says it's only leather texture. That would explain the odd chemical smell mine has been giving off since I got it. Still a nice case though.
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Thanks for your reply. I picked up one from the T Mobile store on 36th street and 8th avenue. This is a very nice case indeed.

Here's my Incipio case that i bought from tmobile store for $49. I love this case a lot as it looks good on my tab and protects it at the same time. It's similar to the otterbox defender case with dual layer protection a rubber inner layer with a hard plastic shell on the top it even has a stand. This model is not listed on their website yet, grab one on your local tmobile store and you wont be dissapointed.
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I bought this from ebay product is fine no problems at all. Front and back camera visible at all times Price is very reasonable too.

Isn't way too bulky now?
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calin75 said:
Isn't way too bulky now?
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i went to tmobile to buy this. i tested it out and it was horrible. omg its sso bulky! i would never get it. i walked out of there empty handed but im sure there will be others soon.

Leather book cover
pirsiger said:
I received my Samsung case yesterday and it has already been binned. An absolutely awful product. The bottom band 1/3 covered the capacitance buttons making the Tab very difficult to use. A complete waste of £18.99!
Looking on the internet reveals that all the better cases seem leave the buttons completely unobstructed, it's almost as if the manufacturers took a few minutes to actually look at and think about the product they were actually designing the case for.
It is pretty odd and more than a little annoying that Samsung endorse this rubbish as an 'official' case and secondly didn't include any kind of cover for a premium £500 device in the box.
That said I really can't rate the Tab highly enough, truly brilliant device. I never was sold on the ipad due its massive size/weight (may as well carry a laptop) and nothing on this earth would force me back to the hell of itunes.....
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I got the official "Samsung Galaxy tab Leather book cover" today. No problems with the camera hole. Nothing in the way of capaticance buttons. Fast access to SIM, MICROSD, buttons etc..
Real leather, slim and stylish. Aprox 25 EUR here in Norway.
The tab fits nice and is hold in the case same way as the Zenus.
Must be two cases from Samsung for the tab. The case I got is totally different from what is described in this tread

Nexus 7 Otterbox

Anyone hear anything about an Otterbox case, the or any other rough case for the Nexus 7? I have heard that they are in the process of making one... But usually they have the cases out with launch
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Bad news.
Found this on the phandroid forums earlier today, cannot post the link due to my junior status, but it's post 88 in the thread "post your case finds here"
I contacted otterbox regarding if they were coming out with a nexus 7 case, and sadly this was their reply:
Dear Thomas,
Unfortunately, we do not have plans to develop a case for that device. I would recommend keeping an eye on our website, as it will have the most up to date information for every new release. Please feel free to reply to this email if you have any additional questions.
Thank You,
Jeannine
Customer Service Representative
P: (855) 688-7269
F970) 493-1755
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I'm in the army as a grunt, and otterbox the crap out of all my gear, so it's quite disapointing to know i gotta figure out some way to make this thing afghanistan-proof.

dej2gp3 said:
Found this on the phandroid forums earlier today, cannot post the link due to my junior status, but it's post 88 in the thread "post your case finds here"
I'm in the army as a grunt, and otterbox the crap out of all my gear, so it's quite disapointing to know i gotta figure out some way to make this thing afghanistan-proof.
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Bobj is making a case for the N7....gumdrop hasn't got back to me yet...but you could also get a Pelican case
http://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Products-HardBack-Computer-1055-003-110/dp/B006FR1KHE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pdT1_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=3JC96WXZQ2TF3&coliid=I21HLXYPCZ9975
I plan on getting whichever rugged case company releases one first and then also getting the pelican for some added protection. In another thread (don't remember which one, but it's on here) someone showed the N7 in the Pelican case linked above and it would practically be a perfect fit with a rugged case on it.

Otterbox and other companies get umpty million emails a day about this obscure phone or that obscure tablet, they always say 'no plans' until they actually design one so just keep watching.
The Pelican case is good but you have to take the device out of it to use it.

Troute said:
Otterbox and other companies get umpty million emails a day about this obscure phone or that obscure tablet, they always say 'no plans' until they actually design one so just keep watching.
The Pelican case is good but you have to take the device out of it to use it.
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This. Send an email. Request it. They will make one eventually....
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Just buy a streak 7 case and mod it. That's what I did
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I contacted ballistic, trident and gumdrop. They all said that they were not working on a case for the nexus right now. But with the incredible buzz and popularity of the nexus 7, I think it will only be a matter of time before they all have their version of a case for the nexus 7. They all make one for the Kindle fire, so I'm sure they will make one for the n7.
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Question Regarding Modding
tylerwatt12 said:
Just buy a streak 7 case and mod it. That's what I did
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How did you mod the dell streak case? Did you have to add anything to the back to make it fit?

I think the real question is why on Earth people keep buying Otterbox cases?
The "protection" they offer is laughable, their products incredibly bulky (and cheaply made).
Trident, Pelican, or bust when it comes to actually protecting your devices. Otterbox is dreadful.

can't wait for a super durable case. i ordered a leather folio case, but i wanna bring my tablet everywhere and would prefer a big chunk of rubber surrounding it

arrjaytea said:
I think the real question is why on Earth people keep buying Otterbox cases?
The "protection" they offer is laughable, their products incredibly bulky (and cheaply made).
Trident, Pelican, or bust when it comes to actually protecting your devices. Otterbox is dreadful.
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I have to disagree with you, I have had an Otterbox case on my iPhone since it was new. I have dropped it many times with never a scratch on the phone. I once dropped it out the car window when I was moving in a parking lot, backed up and got it with never a scratch. Without the Otterbox case the phone would have been history a week after I got it. The Otterbox case does not interfere with the use of the phone and still offers maximum protection.

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I have to disagree with you, I have had an Otterbox case on my iPhone since it was new...
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arrjaytea said:
I think the real question is why on Earth people keep buying Otterbox cases?
The "protection" they offer is laughable, their products incredibly bulky (and cheaply made).
Trident, Pelican, or bust when it comes to actually protecting your devices. Otterbox is dreadful.
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Agreed. There are better options now.
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arrjaytea said:
I think the real question is why on Earth people keep buying Otterbox cases?
The "protection" they offer is laughable, their products incredibly bulky (and cheaply made).
Trident, Pelican, or bust when it comes to actually protecting your devices. Otterbox is dreadful.
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Disagree also. Every device I have had gets an Otterbox (my current is a T-Mobile G2). They have been dropped, kicked, and rolled around, but everything is still in pristine condition. Otterbox cases have one job, and for my devices they have never failed.
And the button covers kick ass.

I have owned a outter box cummuter case (the hinner one) for about six months now and it has saved me from cracking my cell in half a ton of times.

I can't believe so many people are so terrible with their phones?
Would you drop an expensive watch? No? Respect your valuables. I never drop my phone.
That being said, I have an Otterbox Commuter case for my HTC Desire HD.. I bought it before I realized that the cell case is made out of thick aluminum and the fact that it has a Corning Gorilla Glass screen.. nothing that needs protecting there! So its relegated to protecting it on hikes and other tougher than normal duty, otherwise it feels like a brick in my pocket.
They have a really nice lifetime warranty on these, too.

EvilDeadFan said:
I can't believe so many people are so terrible with their phones
Would you drop an expensive watch? No? Respect your valuables. I never drop my phone.
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1. This comparison makes no sense. A watch is attached to your arm not something that you handle constantly throughout the day.
2. People don't drop their phone on purpose. Accidents happen and a case is well worth is if it does. Do you tell people that have car insurance that they are terrible to their car?

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I believe the facepalm should be directed at you. Why does an iPhone mean a single little thing?

EvilDeadFan said:
and the fact that it has a Corning Gorilla Glass screen.. nothing that needs protecting there!
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Gorilla glass is very easy to break, it's great at scratch prevention but is brittle (more so than other glass) shatters easily when hit edge on and it does not flex well.

I would love to see Griffin make a survivor case for us.....I'd put more trust in this than an otterbox....
http://goo.gl/HG7FJ

Review: Seidio Active Combo with Kickstand

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

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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Probably no real difference. Other than the one you posted the link to is fugly Imo.
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PrO... said:
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.

Case with kickstand?

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

T4rken said:
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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iCurmudgeon said:
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.

bond32 said:
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!

gottahavit said:
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
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38575302
I like to break stuff!

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!!!

vectron said:
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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Tech 21 D3O Impact Shell Review

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.

kindacrazyazn said:
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!

darnocs1 said:
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?

darnocs1 said:
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.

Haesslich said:
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.