Can anyone provide an Aegis vs Commuter review/comparison, as these are supposedly two of the best and most promoted cases for this device and offer very similar options. In the past I have had both the Trident Aegis, Trident Kraken, and Otterbox Defender, for my Epic Touch and preferred the Trident. But now, Trident seems to have changed the design and I'd like to see what people who have had both think of them.
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I've just been reporting these threads. This is terrible already.
Best way I can describe the Aegis is its like a 2 layer TPU case (hardplasic shell covered on corners with black rubber silicone); it offers a little more protection then a TPU since the inside also has rubber for cushion. Despite this tho, the case isn't made for drops or falls from a decent height like 5ft+. In addition the case doesn't offer much screen protection; there isn't much raised edges (you can prob put it facedown but at your own risk) and any drops/falls on its face is certain to hurt the screen unless you have a screen protector or extremely lucky. Usability is very nice, feels awesome in hand and keeps the thin form factor of the Note 2. Buttons (covered by rubber) are super responsive which surprised me bc other like cases they are hard to press but not this case.
Overall its a stylish case with a little protection (but not much) so keep that in mind; should be fine for daily use just don't drop it esp on its face (I do think it could survive a fall from 7ft+ but not on its face tho)
As far as the Commuter, I am getting it this week and will give a review.
I like the commuter but if the buttons are hard like on the GS3 I'm not interested.
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Here are a bunch of pictures comparing the two cases. Hopefully they offer some needed perspectives.
After using both cases, I can give some feedback. The Otterbox definitely adds significantly more protection. I wouldn't even put them in the same class of case in that respect. You can see in the picture of the screen in the commuter case that the lip around the edge is 3x - 4x more than the Trident. This is nice for lying it flat on a table which I do constantly. Theoretically it might protect better on a screen first drop as well.
In the pictures of the cases overlapped, you can see the Otterbox has a much larger silicone layer on all sides and corners. The polycarbonate shell also wraps much further around the top and bottom and is much thicker in general. This adds nice protection to both ends of the case. Dust flaps on the Commuter are more of a sealed design. They are a tad small, but at least they lock into the hard outer shell so aren't in danger of becoming floppy.
The cut out for the s-pen is larger on the Otterbox. It makes grabbing that out much easier. There is no dust cover over the speaker on the Commuter like there is on the Aegis. All microphones and speakers line up great on both cases though.
The Commuter adds more weight and is quite a bit larger in the hand. The added thickness in both layers, the silicone and polycarbonate, are noticeable when you hold it. This makes the phone feel much better protected. Perhaps the major draw back on the Commuter's shell is that its quite slick. For those that hate slippery cases you might be concerned about this aspect. If I had it on a table, I could probably slide it across fairly easy by giving it a push to someone sitting a few chairs away, just to give an idea of what I mean. I'm considering getting a FlyGrip, more for the kickstand ability than the added grip. The slippery feeling on the Commuter doesn't bother me. I will say I prefer the feel of the Aegis though. Its a very nice feeling case.
When it comes down to it, these two cases really are in different categories. It depends on your needs and what your preferences are if you're trying to decide which one is better. The Aegis is a very nice feeling, great functioning slim design case. It adds a slight amount of protection above a typical tpu, but I wouldn't put it in the realm of full drop protection. The Commuter adds substantial protection. I'm sure its less than a defender class case, but I feel pretty secure with its ability to survive the average drop. I also like the added height on the ridge around the screen as compared to the Trident. The Otterbox does add some bulk and weight over a slim design like the Trident, but this is the entry fee into more protection really. The Commuter is about is slim as you could expect for the level of protection it provides.
As usual, feel free to ask any questions about the two cases or how they compare to each other. You can also request specific pictures and I will try to provide them.
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I did search, lol. Their aren't posts comparing the new model aegis with the current otterbox commuter for the Note 2. This is what I'm specifically asking about. I'm not a newbie posting for the fun of it.
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Here are a bunch of pictures comparing the two cases. Hopefully they offer some needed perspectives.
After using both cases, I can give some feedback. The Otterbox definitely adds significantly more protection. I wouldn't even put them in the same class of case in that respect. You can see in the picture of the screen in the commuter case that the lip around the edge is 3x - 4x more than the Trident. This is nice for lying it flat on a table which I do constantly. Theoretically it might protect better on a screen first drop as well.
In the pictures of the cases overlapped, you can see the Otterbox has a much larger silicone layer on all sides and corners. The polycarbonate shell also wraps much further around the top and bottom and is much thicker in general. This adds nice protection to both ends of the case. Dust flaps on the Commuter are more of a sealed design. They are a tad small, but at least they lock into the hard outer shell so aren't in danger of becoming floppy.
The cut out for the s-pen is larger on the Otterbox. It makes grabbing that out much easier. There is no dust cover over the speaker on the Commuter like there is on the Aegis. All microphones and speakers line up great on both cases though.
The Commuter adds more weight and is quite a bit larger in the hand. The added thickness in both layers, the silicone and polycarbonate, are noticeable when you hold it. This makes the phone feel much better protected. Perhaps the major draw back on the Commuter's shell is that its quite slick. For those that hate slippery cases you might be concerned about this aspect. If I had it on a table, I could probably slide it across fairly easy by giving it a push to someone sitting a few chairs away, just to give an idea of what I mean. I'm considering getting a FlyGrip, more for the kickstand ability than the added grip. The slippery feeling on the Commuter doesn't bother me. I will say I prefer the feel of the Aegis though. Its a very nice feeling case.
When it comes down to it, these two cases really are in different categories. It depends on your needs and what your preferences are if you're trying to decide which one is better. The Aegis is a very nice feeling, great functioning slim design case. It adds a slight amount of protection above a typical tpu, but I wouldn't put it in the realm of full drop protection. The Commuter adds substantial protection. I'm sure its less than a defender class case, but I feel pretty secure with its ability to survive the average drop. I also like the added height on the ridge around the screen as compared to the Trident. The Otterbox does add some bulk and weight over a slim design like the Trident, but this is the entry fee into more protection really. The Commuter is about is slim as you could expect for the level of protection it provides.
As usual, feel free to ask any questions about the two cases or how they compare to each other. You can also request specific pictures and I will try to provide them.
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Thank you very much for this well written post, exactly the information I was looking for. Unfortunately the design change of the Aegis is so different from that of the Epic Touch that I'll be passing on it. I really like their previous 2 layer design.
For me it now boils down to the Commuter and it's quality protection although limited style and slippery feel, or the Incipio DualPro Shine with it's presumably less protective dual layer design and more stylish look and feel.
Thanks again for the review!
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I was looking for some cases on ebay/amazon/google and I stumbled upon the Icon Guardian Case:
*sorry can't post link due to my "status"
Has anyone had experience with this type of case. Its looks ackward but I like the enlarged corners, it reminds me of the ballistic series in a way. Might give this a shot until a true rugged case hits the market.
I found it on amazon and it has good reviews so far: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008TX9268/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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it looks sick. wish I knew about it before getting the bodyglove
What's so bad about the body glove?
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What's so bad about the body glove?
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The body glove is not bad, what Dioscorus meant was he paid $25 for the body glove and he could have bough a similar case on Amazon in the 'Icon Guardian ' that has a similar or perhaps superior function with aesthetics at half the cost.
Where can I buy this in Canada ??? Can't find it on ebay.ca or amazon.ca
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Where can I buy this in Canada ??? Can't find it on ebay.ca or amazon.ca
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=samsung+note+2+guardian
You can purchase it and have it shipped to Canada. There store page shows that they ship to canada at almost double the shipping price though.
Heres their page:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/detail...eID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&seller=A1QGIDACEIIO9M#rates
Has anyone gotten this yet?
Looks pretty nice - I tried the samsung flip, but it offers NO protection.
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Looks pretty nice - I tried the samsung flip, but it offers NO protection.
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Actually, the flip offers 100% more screen side protection than this case. Side note, you thought the flip would offer anything more than that? It's pretty obvious when looking at it that it won't.
I decided I liked the front screen protection from the flip so much I purchased this to get The Best of Both Worlds
Back to the Ionic case... is it me, or does it look like polka dots?
I ordered it earlier this week, should have it next week. I'll review it once I get a couple of weeks under my belt.
My case arrived today and I'm impressed to say the least. It won't replace an Aegis or Ballistic, but will definitely hold you over and for some be just enough. I took a lot of pics and I'm going to upload shortly.
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ok all, basically this is a very nice case that is worth much more than the ~$15 (including shipping in the US) that it actually costs. It fits really nicely and actually feels excellent. Very little bulk is added from this two piece case, while at the same time it adds pretty good protection around all areas except for the screen of course. it is raised around the screen edges, so that you can place the phone face down and not have it touching a flat surface...hopefully good for the dreaded face smack down.
my only semi-negative i could find is that the upper and lower edges on the front face side are not very tight. this is because the outer piece provides sturdiness around the entire device except for the upper and lower edge. the side edges of the inner gel piece are held sturdy due to the hard ridge of the outer cover.
nevertheless, i don't believe this is a big issue unless it becomes really weak and flimsy after prolonged use & wear (stay tuned). Despite that weakness, I also don't believe you will find yourself playing with it and even noticing that much. The case feels excellent in hand, sturdy, and gives you the feeling that it is protected.
As stated, very little bulk is added. In fact, it actually feels thinner than my Trident Aegis that fits on my GS2 Epic Touch. It feels just as sturdy as the Aegis, again except for that which is mentioned of the top and bottom edge. The Aegis eliminates this problem by extending the outer hard ridge up to the same area as it does with the sides. If the Ionic Guardian had this it would be on par with the Aegis (mind you that Trident has a newer design for the Aegis GN2 model, so I'm speaking about the previous model design). Also, there are no dust covers for the 3.5mm jack or the micro usb port. I'd like to see this on this design, but again that is something that Trident gets right and I don't know of other companies really doing the same other than Otterbox.
The case has corners that are very similar to the Ballistic SG design and is basically a copy cat, IMHO. I have never owned a Ballistic so I can't say if it is as sturdy or provides the same amount of protection. I also noticed that the upcoming Ballistic SG also doesn't have the outer case extending over the top and bottom sides or the inner gel. It also looks like they have shrunk the corners a bit as they don't look as pronounced. This may mean that the Ionic Guardian may just be a prototype of sorts of the upcoming Ballistic SG and therefore give you a very close idea of how that case will be. That all being said, I'm wondering how much protection the corners really add to this device. I'm not even tempted to test it out, which is a downside in and of itself, as with my Aegis for the GS2 I found myself bouncing it on stuff all the time with no thought of damage.
Also, remember this is a 2-Piece design. Both the gel and the hard outer shell make up a nice case, but the gel as a stand alone is thin and doesn't give you that confident feeling that you have from the gel from the Trident Aegis or other upper end combo style cases. The outer shell does feel sturdy and may be only a tad bit thinner than the Trident shell.
Overall, I give the Ionic Guardian Case a much deserved 8 out of 10. I'm only taking points away due to the designers not using the outer shell to add support for the gel's upper and bottom edges, and also that the gel itself could be .5mm thicker. That being said, this case is excellent for the price and IMHO it is high value protective case for the GN2, maybe the best available right now. I think the Otterbox Commuter, Trident Aegis, and Ballistic SG are all likely superior...but maybe not by much.
The other phone in the pics is my GS2 Epic Touch in a Trident Aegis Case.
check out the pics:
I also purchased this case and was a bit hesitant at first about the "polka dot" appearance. But once I got the case and put it on the Note II, all hesitations disappeared! Imho the side rockers are much easier to push with this case on. I must say, I can tell very little if any difference between the quality of this case compared to something like the Ballistic Shell Gel case I have on the gs3. Like mentioned above, the very top and bottom rubber is a bit flimsy, but really there isn't much device real estate available to firm it up much more. All ports and S-pen are easily accessed. For the $ of this case, I don't think you could go wrong. I bought it as a temporary case till the Ballistic or Otter comes out, but honestly I don't know if I want to fork out triple the green backs when this case seems to fit my needs just right.
If you're looking for something that doesn't add a lot of bulk, adds some nice grip and protection, check out this case. It's cheap and worthy in my opinion
I returned my Seidio because the soft rubber is not on very tight at the top and bottom edge. Looks like this one has the same problem. Going to try this $10 that has a hard shell that covers the sides, top, and bottom. Hopefully it will eliminate the short coming of the Sedio and Iconic. Also hopefully the rubber in this case won't be a lint magnet:
I've owned the Ionic Guardian Case for around 2 weeks now and I have had the Ballistic SG case for a week.
Here's the comparison:
Ionic Guardian Case
Pros:
-Great bang for buck
-Slim
-Good Build Quality
-Cut outs match almost perfectly
-Reinforced Corners
-Lay Flat feature
-Little pods in the back provide better grip
-Easy to remove
Cons:
-Silicon is somewhat frail, should be a tad thicker for better protection
-No port covers
-Silicon is not tight enough especially at the top and bottom
-Top and Bottom protection is almost non existent with the thinness of the silicon, phone will get damaged if dropped directly on its bottom surface or top surface.
Ballistic SG
Pros:
-Moderately Slim
-Good Build Quality
-Reinforced Corners
-Lay Flat feature
-Easy to remove
-Good side protection
-Very good drop protection if dropped on the back
Cons:
-Silicon is not "dense" enough especially compared to other models ex: iphone 5
--No port covers
-Silicon is not tight enough especially at the top and bottom
-Top and Bottom protection is almost non existent with the thinness of the silicon, phone will get damaged if dropped directly on its bottom surface or top surface
If you haven't noticed the Ionic is almost an exact duplicate of the SG case, here's how they compare to each other.
Build Quality: Ballistic wins but a small margin. It has a stronger silicon and thicker polycarbonate shell
Corner Protection: Ballistics corners are more dense and has less give.
Flat Screen Drop Protection: Ballistic would probably win due to its thicker corners and slightly higher edges on the front screen.
Back Screen Protection: Ballistic would win with its superior polycarbonate shell
Top Drop Protection: Neither because quite frankly, they both suck and would shatter on impact
Bottom Drop Protection: see above
Basically the Ionic is a poor man's Ballistic SG case. I bought my Ionic for $13 and my Ballistic for $26. If I had to choose again I would probably just buy the Ionic due to its moderate protection but if you have that extra money to fork over, they get the ballistic for slightly better build and protection. Overall I am disappointed that both cases couldn't deliver on the protection from the top and bottom, but other than that I feel safer than if the phone was naked.
Heres a breakdown of the pics:
1-7: Ballistic 1) Front 2) Back 3) Lay-Flat feature 4) Corner 5) Unimpressive bottom lip 6) Unimpressive top lip 7) Sides
8-14: Ionic 1) Front 2) Back 3) Lay-Flat feature 4) Corner 5) Unimpressive bottom lip 6) Unimpressive top lip 7) Sides
15-20: Comparison of 1) Fronts 2) Backs 3) Corners 4) Top 5) Bottom 6) Sides
Enjoy and Thank me if you found this helpful.
I got a case for my droid2 at the verizon store when I bought my phone. No name that I know of. It was rubbery and had superb grip. I think I could lay it on the roof of my car and drive around with it and it would remain there.
It definitely would never slide off a table or slip out of my hand.
I want this for my note 2. Or at least some type of non-slippery grip.
My wife has the UAG for her S3 and while I like it... it seems slippery as hell. It's marginally better than the phone itself IMO. I really like the design for the note 2 but am hesitant for the above reason.
I'm leaning toward the Trident AEGIS now. I've watched an hour of different reviews on youtube and read countless threads here on the case and nobody really mentions the grip in any detail.
Does this seem like it would fit the bill for me? Can anyone who has or has had one comment on this aspect?
Thanks.
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I got a case for my droid2 at the verizon store when I bought my phone. No name that I know of. It was rubbery and had superb grip. I think I could lay it on the roof of my car and drive around with it and it would remain there.
It definitely would never slide off a table or slip out of my hand.
I want this for my note 2. Or at least some type of non-slippery grip.
My wife has the UAG for her S3 and while I like it... it seems slippery as hell. It's marginally better than the phone itself IMO. I really like the design for the note 2 but am hesitant for the above reason.
I'm leaning toward the Trident AEGIS now. I've watched an hour of different reviews on youtube and read countless threads here on the case and nobody really mentions the grip in any detail.
Does this seem like it would fit the bill for me? Can anyone who has or has had one comment on this aspect?
Thanks.
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The Aegis seems like a great case. I have the UAG Navigator, and I love it. I have pretty big hands so it's not slippery for me. I agree it is smooth, but I think once you get used to how to hold it, it's very easy to keep in the hands. The plus is, even if you drop it from the "slipping" as you refer, nothing will happen to it because it is just that well protected. I also ordered the Case-Mate Tough based on the great reviews here. It's the thinnest case of the three while still providing very good protection. It also has that nice rubbery feel from what I've read/noted. The only reason I wouldn't go for the Aegis is because it looks more like a toy case. I feel like if they had complete solid colors or at least a black and white combo, it would look really good. Good luck with deciding
So, I assume you have read my official review HERE and comparison review to UAG/Tough/Pop posted in HERE? For your reference, you can also take a look at my UAG review HERE and also Case-Mate Tough review HERE
I'm very picky about cases as well in terms of case friction on a surface and slippery grips, and have reflected that in my write-ups and pictures in the links above. With all that said, if you are looking for a case that will stay dead on surface flat without wobbling, UAG will be your best bet. I know you compared it to UAG S3 case, but that one was different. S3 case had thin rubber ridges around corners making a feet/standoff, while GN2 case has 4 "torx" screw heads evenly spaced and making a cool standoff and a decent grip with a surface. That case will not side. I actually had it in my car a few days ago on top of the middle cup console (with top closed) which is very slippery, and it stayed on while I took a lot of turns. Tough case has a very nice textured grip in your hand, and will not slide like crazy on the surface, but the grip of those UAG torx-head softer rubber feet will have a better grip. Regarding Aegis - you have a back of the case which is not perfectly flat and your grip comes from Trident symbol in the middle of the case. It has a very good hand grip, no doubt about it, but in terms of surface grip - I wouldn't put it at the top of the list.
I would say the best surface grip probably going to come from a flat back TPU case (although stay away from popular Mercury case on Amazon - that one has a shiny sparkly finish and it slides like a soap bar across glass table) - but you also will NOT get the best protection from those TPU cases since most of them designed "slim". Silicon skin cases will be grippy, but they pull around edges and need external plastic shell to hold it down and that plastic shell will either be flat/smooth (thus slippery) or have a kickstand and some textured design (those wobbly when you put it down).
Thanks for the replies.
@opasha - I've never had the UAG for the Note2 in hand so thanks for the info. I've only held/used my wifes on her S3. I suppose there are comparisons out there of those two but I never thought to look for that...but instead just assumed it would be as smooth and slippery.
@vectron - I have seen the majority of your posts on the subject. I know you specifically mention the grip in hand but wasn't totally sure if you meant ergonomically or frictionwise. You may have went into more detail on the subject and if so I might have missed it. I will revisit your writes ups but thanks for addressing it in depth in your reply.
I'm not so much concerned about a flat surface but only mentioned it to illustrate how my droid2 case was. I literally think it would remain on my car roof if I drove around the block a few times. Oddly, my wife had the same exact case (though pink) for her droid2 at the time yet it was not at all as grippy.
It would be nice if it didn't shoot off my desk or table if accidentally knocked but I'm mainly worried about it it slipping out of my hand. I often only have one available as it is so handling a(n expensive) large slick phone is what I'm trying to alleviate with a slightly tacky (or something) case.
I did mean ergonomically, but I also mention in my reviews the grip with a surface since it always bothers me when case slides around Plus, some of the pictures worth thousand words, so yes - check out those links with reviews
The grip on the Aegis is excellent on hand and when laid flat on the screen. If laid on its back then it does slip. I've owned both UAG and Otterbox Commuter but the Aegis has the better grip.
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So I've ordered and received the following 2 cases for my M8 so far:
SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective
Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case
I'm not completely happy/unhappy with either one, so I've gone ahead and ordered the following cases:
Minisuit Clipster Kickstand Case - This one looks identical to the Arduro case but is $3 cheaper. If I decide to keep it, even after I ship back it will be the cheaper option.
HTC M8 One 2 Puregear Kickstand Case Holster Combo - This one looks very similar to the Arduro/Minisuit, but I'm hoping the shell covers a bit more and/or the holster might be good with one of the other covers.
Seidio Surface Case with Metal Kickstand and Holster Combo
Otterbox Defender Series
Spigen Capsule Clear
i-Blason Prime Series Dual Layer Holster Cover with Kickstand and Locking Belt Swivel Clip
SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case
I'm not planning on writing complete reviews because it would be too time consuming, but I would be happy to answer any questions that anyone has.
I have preferred SEIDIO cases in the past with the holster combo. I had those on my HTC Tilt and my first Droid 2 - which was lost at an airport when I think a piece of luggage pulled the whole thing from my belt when I lifted it. Apart from that experience (which I blame myself for as much as anything), I'd been happy with SEIDIO...the Tilt survived a motorcycle accident that totaled my bike, but the phone was fine. SEIDIO was pretty expensive though, so I went through 2 or 3 much cheaper rip-offs (sans holster) over the last couple yeats of my phone.
I think the traditional SEIDIO rubberized cases provided a good balance of protection without being too incredibly bulky.
I'm caught at an impasse now with the M8 because it is such a nice looking phone I'd like to show it off with more of a light and clear case. OTOH, I have a 2 year old that I'd like to protect it from. Also, the M8 is much bigger than the phones I've had in the past (height and width wise, thickness is actually thinner) - so I'm not sure how a thick case will influence my carrying it around.
I think the best solution for me may be a case that provides protection somewhere in-between a TPU and a Otterbox (i.e. middle ground) and ideally be able to fit into some holster. I feel that the holster is necessary due to the size of the phone in a jeans front pocket - especially if a case is grippy and hard to get out.
Anyway, the above thoughts are how *I* will be judging the cases and some of them may change my mind entirely (e.g. The Otterbox, which I really don't think I want, but thought I would give it a shot).
I'll ship all the ones I don't want back to Amazon. I figure $10 return shipping is a good investment to find the right case for 2 years of my life.
Let me know if you have any questions about the cases and I will try to answer them!
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HTC M8 One 2 Puregear Kickstand Case Holster Combo - This one looks very similar to the Arduro/Minisuit, but I'm hoping the shell covers a bit more and/or the holster might be good with one of the other covers.
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I would like to hear more about this one. I have a similar one from verizon but it doesn't look that slick or feel great in my hand
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I would like to hear more about this one. I have a similar one from verizon but it doesn't look that slick or feel great in my hand
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Sure. I think the one from Verizon is identical to the Minisuit/Arduro ones I mention above. None of them look that slick...with the black cross-hatching. About they only thing they have going for them is a good holster setup...but that's why I'm hoping the Puregear has something else going for it rather than a slightly different design.
The cases will be here on Wednesday and I hope to try them all out then.
This is great.... Im very interested in SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case
but was holding off ordering from Amazon. Can you tell me how much thickness it adds and overall feel, comfort etc... I agree, I love the body of the M8 and needs to be shown off however it also needs to be protected at the same time.
How's spigen capsule clear? Is it a fingerprint magnet? I presume it's slippery?
As long as we're talking about cases, you should try looking at the Dualtek case for the M8. It's a little bulky but definitely protecting the phone and looks stylish. Feels great, too.
I've been using Otterbox cases for every phone since I switched to Android years ago but I agree that the Defender and Commuter cases make this phone too bulky. Luckily they have the Symmetry Series which is slimmer (one piece, plastic shell with rubber liner built in) but still provides great protection. Color schemes are limited, I went with black, but they have around 5 choices if you like brighter colors.
Cons are that the case is a little slippery for my tastes and it adds bulk to an already big phone but I drop my phone every day so it's a trade-off.
http://www.otterbox.com/Symmetry-Series-for-HTC-One-(M8)/htc28-one-m8,default,pd.html
I just got the cases this evening. I'll respond directly to the questions asked, and then I'll give my overview on the others:
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I would like to hear more about this one [HTC M8 One 2 Puregear Kickstand Case Holster Combo]. I have a similar one from verizon but it doesn't look that slick or feel great in my hand
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The Puregear is almost identical to the Arduro and Minisuit cases as I assumed it would be. It has a slightly different cutout for the camera (which I like less), and a different surface texture from the cross-hatching type on the other two. You can clearly see the surface texture differences in the Amazon pics. While I like the design texture on the Puregear slightly better, it is really so equivalent in every other way that it isn't worth the $4-5 premium you would pay over the Minisuit. These are low bulk cases..good holster. These cases would do virtually nothing in a drop except maybe allow a bounce before the phone snapped out of it. That being said my similar case for the Droid took a few drops and the phone was no worse for wear.
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This is great.... Im very interested in SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case
but was holding off ordering from Amazon. Can you tell me how much thickness it adds and overall feel, comfort etc... I agree, I love the body of the M8 and needs to be shown off however it also needs to be protected at the same time.
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This one is maybe one of my favorite from the bunch. It is way easier to take on and off then the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle Premium Hybrid Protective case I also purchased. Unlike the Beetle, the back is totally clear instead of frosted - so it shows off the phone. The sides however are not rigid like the Beetle, which is why it can be removed from the phone easier. The back is more rounded like the phone, whereas the Beetle is more squared. It has a slightly tacky feel...maybe not as much as the Spigen below, but it is grippy. I would say it is kind of your standard TPU type case, but of the utmost quality for these type. Since you can find TPU cases for $3-4, I think the $10 for this is not totally out of line. I'm really unsure that either of the SUPCASEs would offer any real protection from a drop. I will almost definitely be keeping one of these cases for now.
One other benefit of this case is that it fits into the Minisuit/Arduro holster really well.
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How's spigen capsule clear? Is it a fingerprint magnet? I presume it's slippery?
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Despite the term "soft" being in the description in Amazon...I thought this was going to be a hard case - so I was a bit surprised.
It is actually not slippery at all, quite the contrary. I also don't think it is that bad of a finger print magnet. It is in some ways similar to the SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case I mention above, except that it is clear all around instead of having a black bumper. However (and I think I read this elsewhere in the reviews) the clear color of the case has a yellow tinge to it that is really disappointing since the main feature of this case is to showcase the phone. This case may have just a *bit* more cushion than the SUPCASE - but in all honesty I still don't think any of these are offering great drop protection. I think I prefer the SUPCASE (either one) to this one - it just doesn't have the same "sparkle" that you get from the pics.
Going onto the other cases.
The Otterbox and the SEIDIO - the two most expensive ones. And, probably because of that, the two biggest disappointments:
The Ottterbox was just ugly out of the box. I've never had one before because I always thought they were bulky and ugly - but I wanted to give it a chance. Even though the Otterbox probably would protect better than most of these, I still don't think it would be foolproof. I also really dislike the screen covering piece which is non-optional. For the cost, I just wouldn't consider something like this over the i-Blason (see below).
The SEIDIO had the same nice finish I was used to on their matte cases. I wasn't a huge fan of the two piece snap together design. I also got one with a slight manufacturing defect and the pieces didn't line up perfectly. Because of the two piece design, it was able to stay as a slim case but protect all around the edges. However I'm sure the case would snap open if the phone fell onto a hard surface. Additionally, as much as I enjoy the quick release holster of the SEIDIOs, they are not without their problems and can easily get caught on things and drop your phone (happened to me not infrequently with my other cases). The kickstand on this phone was also not that attractive being a bit flimsy and off to the side. Like the others, I also really don't know how much protection from a drop this would give you - probably somewhere just north of the SUPCASE/Spigen. Like the Otterbox, just not worth the money on this phone.
Finally the i-Blason... I think it is one of the better in terms of protection - being a 2-piece shell case. South of the Otterbox maybe, but better than the rest. Not a bad looking case, though not beautiful. I almost wish they had a model without the kickstand and big fat grooves on the back. I don't know if those grooves serve a real functional purpose, but if you removed those pieces you would have a much cleaner looking case with probably the same level of protection.
Looks wise - I think overall the SUPCASE Premium Hybrid is my favorite... I'm just not sure it is going to give me the protection I want from my toddler. I'm considering keeping that and the Minisuit (mostly for the compatible holster). Or, perhaps I will keep the i-Blason for most of the time around the house, but also the SUPCASE for a svelter pocket profile and when I want to show off the phone.
I'm going to keep looking I think for something else like the iBlason. I might give up on the holster idea altogether as I realize it isn't the 90s anymore. I need to see how well this phone does in my pocket over the next week or two to decide if it's a priority.
If you all have more questions on these, I'll do my best to answer.
I just purchased the Case Mate Naked Tough Case from Amazon. So far so good. It has some shock protection and still shows the good looks of the phone. I'm using it in conjunction with a Zagg glass shield. I would post a link, but I suppose I need to post a few more times before I can.
I've only used Otterbox defenders in the past. That being said, I just bought a M8 today and looked at the reviews on Amazon. A lot of people complain about the clear screen protector being bowed or warped and not tight against the screen. What's your impression on this issue? And from the sound and looks of the design, it sounds pretty similar to the M7.
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I've only used Otterbox defenders in the past. That being said, I just bought a M8 today and looked at the reviews on Amazon. A lot of people complain about the clear screen protector being bowed or warped and not tight against the screen. What's your impression on this issue? And from the sound and looks of the design, it sounds pretty similar to the M7.
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Definitely. Honestly I played with the otterbox for all of 30 seconds. First off, I just thought it was ugly...
Put it on and it seemed pretty bulky, although I was going to give it a chance since I knew that with that bulk came good protection.
The minute I touched the screen though I observed exactly what you are stating, the screen protector is not flush and that gave it an overall cheap feel.
So here is my update as I am leaving town for a couple of weeks and am choosing a case to come with me for the first real road test:
Based on my observations above, and the info from this thread, I think I'm going to stick with the Supcase Beetle.
While I like the SUPCASE Premium Hybrid Protective Bumper Case as well, I feel that it just doesn't offer great protection. Also, I find the volume buttons a little loose, as if they move too much off contact with the phone when you press on them.
The Beetle may only be a ~6-7 in the protection department, but the only ones that beat it are the Otterbox and probably the i-Blason. I just can't do the otterbox, and the i-Blason is a tad bulky and doesn't showcase the phone at all. I wish they removed the back nubbins and kickstand from the i-Blason. I haven't found a really nice and lean 2 piece case (internal silicon, hard outer shell). The Spigen 2-piece (not reviewed here) is a good contender for that role but it blocks the IR port, which is a non-starter (even though I will rarely use that feature, on principal I don't want a case that removes features from my phone).
So, for now I'm opting more for an "8 looks and 6/7 protection." The UAG looked like a good alternative that might have been 8 on both fronts, but from my thread linked above someone who has owned both feels that the Beetle is close on par with the UAG from protection standpoint. Price wise, the Beetle wins hands down.
I am still left though in a situation where I don't have a holster. I don't know yet how big of a problem that will be. I need to see how the Beetle does in my pants pocket over the next week. If it doesn't work out, and I can't find a compatible holster for the Beetle, I may have to abandon it all-together because it is just too hard to take it out of the Beetle on a regular basis to put into a holster-compatible case...I don't want to have to do that even weekly.
Dang. That is kind of a let down. I don't mind bulkyness at all but if that screen protector isn't tight, it's just pointless for me. I work construction and need something that won't allow the dirt to get between the screen and protector. I'll look into a few that you suggested. Thanks!
I have the I-Blason Clear Halo case on the phone. It looks nice and fits fairly well except for the bottom where it's not as high as the top and the sides. Goes on and off easily, even over the leather back. But it weighs 26 grams. That's a lot of extra weight for this phone. The Diztronic TPU case is 18 grams and they usually make nice cases. Would love to go bareback but I'm not quite that brave. Anyone found anything lighter that still provides some protection?
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I have the I-Blason Clear Halo case on the phone. It looks nice and fits fairly well except for the bottom where it's not as high as the top and the sides. Goes on and off easily, even over the leather back. But it weighs 26 grams. That's a lot of extra weight for this phone. The Diztronic TPU case is 18 grams and they usually make nice cases. Would love to go bareback but I'm not quite that brave. Anyone found anything lighter that still provides some protection?
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lol, I just posted about a sale on this one, it was 30 but a new seller has it for 25 including shipping.
It is about 9 grams according to the seller page, but it is bareback. I got the leather though, so that is what I was looking for. Also it looks like it is an officially licensed lg case so it should fit the curve perfect.
Once I get mine in I will do a review. I hope this helps:highfive:
Thanks. I'm looking forward to your review.
What my knowledge and experience say is that the "revolution" case is super rugged, protective and durable it has a *screen protector and is impact shock and water resistant, ( will fit leather backing) its also light in weight and very much secured.
For this situation,a tpu case would a good choice.
I've got the diztronic. While nice and adds good protection I think it's too thick and heavy. Really takes away from the elegance of the G4. I've ordered the Nilkin Nature and heard it is very light and thin. Not much if any drop protection, but added grip and scratch protection
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I've got the diztronic. While nice and adds good protection I think it's too thick and heavy. Really takes away from the elegance of the G4. I've ordered the Nilkin Nature and heard it is very light and thin. Not much if any drop protection, but added grip and scratch protection
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Diztronic is one of my favourites. Been using it on my Nexus 5 for more than a year, dropped it numerous times and nothing ever happened. For the G4 however, I ordered Ringke Slim, which provides only basic protection, as I wanted something slimmer. Haven't received it yet, but if I'm not satisfied with it, I'm gonna go with Diztronic again.
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I have the I-Blason Clear Halo case on the phone. It looks nice and fits fairly well except for the bottom where it's not as high as the top and the sides. Goes on and off easily, even over the leather back. But it weighs 26 grams. That's a lot of extra weight for this phone. The Diztronic TPU case is 18 grams and they usually make nice cases. Would love to go bareback but I'm not quite that brave. Anyone found anything lighter that still provides some protection?
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I have the same case as you. I don't mind the weight too much, but I agree that it does add more than i expected. My phone looks like one of those leather couches with the plastic covering it .
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I have the same case as you. I don't mind the weight too much, but I agree that it does add more than i expected. My phone looks like one of those leather couches with the plastic covering it .
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Good comparison! Now I can't look at it without thinking about those plastic covered couches.
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What my knowledge and experience say is that the "revolution" case is super rugged, protective and durable it has a screen protector and is impact shock and water resistant, ( will fit leather backing) its also light in weight and very much secured.
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Don't care for the looks but I like the rest of what you said. I'll check it out.
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Diztronic is one of my favourites. Been using it on my Nexus 5 for more than a year, dropped it numerous times and nothing ever happened. For the G4 however, I ordered Ringke Slim, which provides only basic protection, as I wanted something slimmer. Haven't received it yet, but if I'm not satisfied with it, I'm gonna go with Diztronic again.
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Interesting. Looking forward to your comments on the Ringke.
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For this situation,a tpu case would a good choice.
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Maybe so. Can you recommend a good one?
I picked up a basic Insignia™ brand case at Best Boy. Good edge coverage, snug fit and all cases should have something very close to what has been incorporated into this design -
actual textured grip enhancement on the side-edges. I've been *****in about this for years and here it finally is . . . on a low cost case.
The Spigen Exact Fit is my fave. Super thin, protects all sides. Cheap too but quality. It is a hard shell case. I dislike the TPU cases on anything other than tablets.
I had Ringke before but its coated plastic. Eventually the color starts to wear off. I had a metallic gray and it was black underneath.
The spigen is a solid color throughout.
The only thing I dislike is it is slick. I had a Incipio Feather on my G2 and it had a rubber type coating that I prefer. But Incipio isnt making a Feather case so the Spigen Exact Fit is thr best choice IMO.
I've got the Ringke Slim case. If you're looking for a very slim, not in the way case, this is a very good choice. Very tight fit with a slight lip so the screen doesn't touch whatever you put it on when placed face down. I love it since it barely adds any size or weight while still offering some protection. Only downside is it's very, very difficult to take off since it's a tight fit. If you're planning on swapping out batteries often or changing backs, this case may not be the best option.
Easy Removal and Lightweight??
This Ringke looks to be lightweight, and easy to remove. I need both of these abilities with my G4, because I replace the battery at least once a day. Does anyone know of any other cases that are both lightweight and easy to remove (I have the tan leather backed version from T-Mobile)??
The UAG is surprisingly lightweight considering the protection it provides. I love it.
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I have verus verge, and though it fits perfect with all cuts and it is rugged and good finish. It does add a heft to device.
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The UAG is surprisingly lightweight considering the protection it provides. I love it.
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Looks very interesting but I wish they would tell us the weight.
Ringke Slim and Spigen Exact Fit are the same style hard cases.
I chose the Spigen because I didn't like the lines in the corner of the Ringke Slim, or the speaker cut out.
The Spigen, IMO, looks better. It also comes in Teal.
I just received this case in the mail and I'm already loving it. The case design is really nice. I have the black sapphire phone and received the frosted clear case. It matches really well, but it would probably have matched with the black much better. The clear case shows off the sexiness of the note 5. The branding on the case isn't too overwhelming. There's a P in the middle that is right between the words Samsung and Galaxy Note 5. It kind of looks perfect sitting there. It's also branded with Poetic near the bottom of the case. I kind of wish it wasn't there. Rather it had been clear instead. The name of the case, Affinity, is on the side of the case. The case is nice and grippy and it doesn't hurt the hands at all. The back X design looks like a normal design but it serves a purpose. The corners of the X are used for bumper protection and the lines running up and down the case is used to raise the phone from a flat surface a bit. Most of the cut outs are aligned pretty accurately, with the exception of the bottom speaker. The holes are not quite aligned. I don't think it will take away any sound quality but I'm a stickler for perfection sometimes and it bothered me a little. The frost on the sides of the case kind of takes away the silver metal trimming of the phone, but overall it's still a very nice case. I have had Poetic cases before and have never been disappointed. I can highly recommend them.
Mods please merge these threads.
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Mods please merge these threads.
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Do you find a need to ask to merge thread in every review?.. Everyone has the right to create their review and thread. Is not against xda rules if it bothers you keep scrolling...
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Do you find a need to ask to merge thread in every review?.. Everyone has the right to create their review and thread. Is not against xda rules if it bothers you keep scrolling...
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Even the manufacturers of some of these cases that everyone is reviewing here have asked to keep the reviews all in one thread. Just a thought to keep the clutter at a minimum. Also it makes it easier for people who are looking for a review of a case to read through one thread rather than 4 or 5 or 6 or more....
No one said you aren't entitled to your own review. Just don't know why you need your own thread to do so. [emoji53]
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I received mine as well and I like the build quality of this device. I will say that I recieved this case for free, but I will try to be as objective as I can about the case.
Protection:
Its a step above a TPU only plastic case, with clear material on this less likely contact areas to show off the phone, and black "rubberized" bumper integrated to give more structural protection. Where you might crack the corners on a tpu case, the bumper will protect the phone, offer better shock protection and most likely allow the case to survive some impacts. The bumper also crosses along the back of the case and is raised up a little so that the clear plastic doesnt touch the surface, reducing scratches. The bumper around the screen is raised above the device about 1mm or so, which will provide some additional screen protection. The buttons are sealed inside the bumper case, which is nice to prevent dust build up and also protect the switches from impact.
Look:
I got the black and clear. The clear plastic lets me see the good looks of the phone, and the bumper material gives the case a tougher look.
Function:
Buttons work normally, with no weirdness. The cutouts for the speakers dont seem to be ligned up with the holes on the speaker, but I cant tell if there really is any reduction in sound quality. The cut out for the stylus is open enough to not make it a pain to get the pen, without sacrificing protection, as far as I can tell. mini usb and headphones jacks are also easily reached.
The sides of the case along the sides has textured slashes that greatly improve the grip, which I really like. What I dont like is that compared to a slim case, you are adding some size to the width of the phone, but its definatly a trade off given the step up on protection vs a thinner plastic case, or none at all.
Last, wireless charging worked as normal. Reception for wifi and cell service was unaffected.
Whats good:
Step up in protection from a thin plain plastic case, build quality is great.
Whats not:
Makes the phone larger than naked or with a thin case. A tad heavier than one as well.
I would use this case mostly if I know the device is going to be in harsher conditions than day to day. I use a thin case for work, and I use no case at home.
Here's my review to keep things together and in one place
First off the case itself looks fantastic, perhaps a little light on my black phone but that is personal preference, because it is actually protective and not just a thing clean skin it does show and lightens the color overall. That said the design is good and actually looks nice, it has raised edges that are opaque that will help prevent the rest of the case from scratching and keep its looks.
I actually spent a good five days with the case before writing my review to see how it held up and I am very happy with it so far, I am likely going to keep it on for at least another week and then update this review, of course it may stay on longer than that but I often switch up cases so we will see. The ease of pushing buttons even compared to my Tech 21 case is very impressive.
Pros:
The buttons are very responsive, much more so than the other cases I have tried.
The amount of grip the case adds is great, yet it still slide in and out of my pocket easily.
It will draw looks, the phone already does on its own and this case mostly highlights its features.
Cons:
It would look better on a white note than a black one.
Nothing else I have found so far.
Yeah, received mine yesterday so opinion may change, but here it goes for my initial review.
So far this is one of my top favorite cases that I have. Not nearly as slippery as the Obliq Case that I ordered. The only thing I miss, and this is personal opinion, is a built in kickstand, but I also realize that can add a little on the cost. Either way though the flow and the grip of the case work fairly well.
Pros:
Less slick than the clear Obliq case which is nice considering the other one would just slide right on out of your pocket.
Has nice grip on the sides and the buttons work nicely as well.
Like the clear case with black
Cutouts are where they should be and work just fine
Cons:
None really, maybe a slight concern on being able to see any and all scratches the case gets, but that is what cases are for
One of the best
Here is my review of this case as well copied from Amazon after using the case for the past week.
This is one of the best cases I have used so far for the Note 5, and I have tried/used a lot of them.
Pros:
1. Protective without adding much bulk
2. Cut out for S Pen is perfect
3. Adds much needed grip to a slippery phone
4. Lets the beauty of the phone show through
Cons:
1. Hole cutouts for the speaker holes don't line up perfectly
This case really is a nice one, and for the price, you are getting a great case. I have the clear/black case, and really like the style that it adds to the phone. I have a slickwraps skin on the back of the phone, and it shows through nicely thanks to this design. I absolutely love the little grip edges that they put on this case. It maintains comfort in the hand, while adding some much needed grip. The cut out for the S-pen is ample and makes it very easy to press the clicking mechanism to get the pen out. What makes this case protective is what Poetic has done here with the corners of the case. The corners are nicely reinforced, and should provide some nice shock protection to the phone if it is ever dropped (I hope mine never is, but it is nice to have the protection.) The only real con I could find with this case is that for some reason, Poetic decided to make individual hole cutouts for the speaker section of the phone. For whatever reason though, those holes in the case do not line up with the speaker holes themselves and are off set from each other. Maybe Poetic should have just had one large cutout here for the speaker. Despite that mis-alignment however, the case does not seem to impede the sound at all.
Overall this case is a big win and I highly recommend it.
Disclaimer: I was provided this case by the manufacturer for review at no cost. However, this has not influenced my review in the slightest, and I do still highly recommend it.
How much actual width does it add to the device? I'm looking to get a Qi cradle for my car and need to know if it will work with this case on.
Someone give it a quick measure for me, please? Thanks in advance!
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I sent mine back, scratches just looking at the thing. Really a shame because I actually liked the case.