I'm going to be doing some field work soon, and want to be able to take my phone with me instead of taking a cheap feature phone like I used to.
Problem is, its going to be dirty, cold dusty and jagged and I need a good rugged case with screen protection, preferably one that won't me back 40-60$ like the otterbox does.
must have features are port covers, a dust resilient screen protector, and a toughened shell/case.
thanks in advance for any help
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Even if you were to go with something other than an OtterBox, for that level of protection I believe you'd still be looking at the ~$50 price range.
Im a field service engineer and let me tell you that my otter commuter saved my phone a few times - from multiple angle drops to dirty fingers. had it on for a week now and it works as advertised. was looking for a cheaper alternative as well but after reading the reviews and watching drop tests videos its the best protection you can get for ~50 bucks.
Drop test for the note 2 commuter? Only seen defender vids. Link? Thanks
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I am also a field service engineer and work with literally tons of abrasive dust. I have a cheap fosmon kickstand cover that I bought on amazon. it was really only a few bucks. I also have on a cheap wet apply screen protector I bought on amazon I think it is the just like glass protector. The case makes the softbuttons hard to use, so you may want to flash a rom with the nexus buttons enabled.
victorlht88 said:
i am using speck candyshell on a daily basis now that i am used to the bulk it adds. Apart from the fact that the back scratches up pretty much easily, I don't have any negative comments about it.
A pretty decent protective shell excluding the front screen protector of the otterbox.
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Highly recommend this case also if you want protection with minimal bulk this is it
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Highly recommend this case also if you want protection with minimal bulk this is it
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Incipio DualPro Shine, has silicone inner layer and hard poly around the corners and back etc. Also raised over the screen, just add your own wet application screen protector.
Casemate told me the Tough case is coming out on Wednesday. Always liked it more than the commuter
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Drop test for the note 2 commuter? Only seen defender vids. Link? Thanks
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Okay it isn't for the note 2, but for the Galaxy S3
Best drop test ever!! Love watching this video over and over again :laugh:
http://youtu.be/Pc4MEzq9hHc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221161637630?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
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$15 free shipping and screen protector. Nice Industrial style.
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I have the commuter case. I believe it is a great case and I highly reccomend it. It cost me around 32 euros and I dont regret it. Most of the times when we look for cheap alternatives we end up spending more money on various cases just to return to our first and more expensive option. And if you want my opinion you dont just but 2 parts of silicon and plastic. You buy the reassurance that whatever happens to your case Otterbox will replace it. And of course you also buy their experience. Just check all these crazy drop tests on youtube.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028655&page=3
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I was surprised with the quality when it arrived. It's a two part non-brand case that is made of rubber and plastic that basically click together. It feels great in your hands specially when you slide your fingers in the back with the soft rubber balls. The buttons are covered and it gives a nice soft click when you touch it. The screen is protected from touching the surface and the S Pen slot is wide and you can easily remove the pen with no extra effort. I love how it squeezes in tightly and it gives off a slim profile. The rubber corners of the phone stick out a tiny bit offering great support if it's dropped.
Pros: - Good quality
- Hugs the device perfectly
- Slim profile
- I feel like it could survive a few falls
Cons: No belt clip or stand
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I Highly recommend for the price if you want something slim that will protect your phone from a fall.
I bought it at amazon for $9 they do have other colors available.
Looks good, but the back of the case I don't like.
It looks like you can charge with the case on.
I have to take my case off to charge my note 2.
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skugpezz said:
Looks good, but the back of the case I don't like.
It looks like you can charge with the case on.
I have to take my case off to charge my note 2.
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I have the same case and you can charge phone with the case on and its a great case.
To be fair the pics were taken under really bright light, it looks more darker and sometimes you can't even notice the circles
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I was surprised with the quality when it arrived. It's a two part non-brand case that is made of rubber and plastic that basically click together. It feels great in your hands specially when you slide your fingers in the back with the soft rubber balls. The buttons are covered and it gives a nice soft click when you touch it. The screen is protected from touching the surface and the S Pen slot is wide and you can easily remove the pen with no extra effort. I love how it squeezes in tightly and it gives off a slim profile. The rubber corners of the phone stick out a tiny bit offering great support if it's dropped.
Pros: - Good quality
- Hugs the device perfectly
- Slim profile
- I feel like it could survive a few falls
Cons: No belt clip or stand
I Highly recommend for the price if you want something slim that will protect your phone from a fall.
I bought it at amazon for $9 they do have other colors available.
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swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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Only with this phone could we be doing this in this fasion, it's awesome.
It may be a good case but that case is ugly in my opinion. I like a more simplistic classy look. I went ahead and ordered it though because its only case ive seen that actually protects your phone if u drop it. This should hold me over til the black Otterbox Commuter case is available. Hopefully this case looks better in real life.
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lmao you are reading too much into it i meant CIRCLES hahaha
Wish it was Prime eligible :crying:
I'm looking to get a Note II case that can double as wallet. The one I picked up at Verizon when I got the phone is a bit bulky, and I'm considering getting a new one Does anyone have one they like?
I can't answer your question; but the reason why might interest you.
I couldn't dream of using a case which leaves the corners exposed but I've only found one wallet case with full corner protection, but from the pictures it would be too bulky (the leather protrudes from the side further that the edge covering)
I'll link later if I remember but it's on play.com type note 2 wallet.
If you find a skin but full protection wallet case please pm me!
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NimhOfJoy said:
I'm looking to get a Note II case that can double as wallet. The one I picked up at Verizon when I got the phone is a bit bulky, and I'm considering getting a new one Does anyone have one they like?
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There are plenty over at www.gmarket.kr it seems like that the koreans like wallet case, and they do have the largest range.
I tend to like the forest green brand you can find them at gmarket or ebay.
I've got this sinjimoru sinji pouch from amazon which can attatch to the back of any case or phone basically. Can fit like 4 cards and some cash.. I even got an extra battery and two cards in it once. It was around $10, attaches with a sticky type back, doesn't stretch and I absolutely love it. Have it on the back of my otterbox.
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No the topic of wallet cases. Does anyone know of one that isn't a flip? Just a case with the cards on the back and what not?
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I can't answer your question; but the reason why might interest you.
I couldn't dream of using a case which leaves the corners exposed but I've only found one wallet case with full corner protection, but from the pictures it would be too bulky (the leather protrudes from the side further that the edge covering)
I'll link later if I remember but it's on play.com type note 2 wallet.
If you find a skin but full protection wallet case please pm me!
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Interesting - a lot of the cases on the website look interesting, definitely considering one of the ones that double as a stand. I see your point - just figured that if I have a big phone, I could cut down on the amount of things I have to carry around. The one I have has worked ok so far, but tends to bulge in the middle. Don't know if there are any that solve that problem though.
If anyone is wondering, play.com is buy.com in the US; looks like it has a smaller selection though.
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No the topic of wallet cases. Does anyone know of one that isn't a flip? Just a case with the cards on the back and what not?
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I dont have one of these, so i cant attest to how good it is, but this looks like what you described: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SAMSUNG...001689?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257a05f8d9
I've been keeping an eye on this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009YZ458U/ref=aw_ls__1?colid=3TN57WJR2M1S9&coliid=IK0RMEBF0FTIL
Makin' my Notes ...
If you google
"ZENUS Note 2 II [COLOR EDGE] Diary Wallet Synthetic Leather Case"
This you will find what you looking for. they are around 40$
Make sure to get one without a magnet in the clasp. Apparently it messes with the spen
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I got the Bear Motion Folio Case
http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-Premium-Samsung-anywhere/dp/B009N5OX2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360037491&sr=8-1&keywords=bear+motion+note+ii
It's only $12, it's good quality, not real leather of course.
Easily fits two drivers licenses, two credit cards, and a few Disney passes.
Not really a wallet to hold cash, though you could put a few bills folded into it.
It also folds on the back to prop up like a stand.
The phone snaps into a plastic case on the inside, seems to provide meager protection. Corners aren't really protected well.
It also uses a button clasp instead of a magnet, which is good.
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Make sure to get one without a magnet in the clasp. Apparently it messes with the spen
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Hmm, that's interesting cuz the one I have now has a magnet and I haven't had any issues with the S-Pen.
Picked up a zenus case for my wife's note 2 on amazon, just received it today, seems to be very high quality. Holds 3 cards and a small amount of cash.
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I was looking for something like you described but I didn't want the flap that all of these casae have. I just got that shinijimoru thing from Amazon and pit it on a slim case. I'd love to find something a little nicer/slimmer.
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What's your favorite case for the vivid? I currently have a no name cheap tpu hybrid case from eBay and it does the job. But I'm curious about what you use.
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I have a Spec hard case that I bought at the AT&T store when i got my vivid. It gets the job done but the rubber edges on the cover have started to peel off.
i always use this "s line" case design for all my phones:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Silic...996491?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5651871c0b
very tight fit... not solid like plastic, but slightly flexible enough to not be flimsy.. very good corner protection... i threw my desire hd on the floor on cement once with these.. landed on the corner and bounced back lol.
also has good grip on the sides as you can see... and its also the only case ive had on my phones that doesnt seem to affect signal
Awesome deal.
I don't use a case xD
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XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX said:
I don't use a case xD
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You rebel
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I have the Otterbox Defender, but it starts to stretch. The rubber in the corners doesn't fit as nice as it used to be.
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Otterbox Commuter I've used for approx.two years.I was taking it off the other day to clean my vivid and the top of the case cracked around the power button.I contacted otterbox online and followed there instrucions on a warranty claim and they are shipping me a new case at no cost.You can't go wrong with that kind of service/warranty.It's been a great case and the phone has taken many drops on concrete with no damage with this case also.
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Otterbox Commuter I've used for approx.two years.I was taking it off the other day to clean my vivid and the top of the case cracked around the power button.I contacted otterbox online and followed there instrucions on a warranty claim and they are shipping me a new case at no cost.You can't go wrong with that kind of service/warranty.It's been a great case and the phone has taken many drops on concrete with no damage with this case also.
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I gotta second this. Their warrantee service is second to none. They replaced a Defender for my Vivid because the rubber was stretching and tearing. They replaced a defender for my son's One XL because the rubber was tearing and case was cracked. The replacements showed up within days, virtually no questions asked. My son is pretty rough on his. The phone would be trash long ago if not for the OtterBox protection.
I've been using an Incipio hybrid case ever since my Otterbox started tearing (see above) and I have only one complaint, the outer hard shell is brittle and can crack if dropped the right way. It survived very many drops and its not cumbersome in my pocket, something I cant say for my old Otterbox.
This is the case I have love it
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So dig this.
I had some problems with my Vivid. The AT&T store bought it back from me for $100.00 . So I got an LG Optimus G Pro.
Why am I goin on about this here, In the case thread?
If you live near Romulus,MI I will give you my Otter Box case for free. I will NOT ship this. I'm gonna hand it to you.
PM me for details.
http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-Vivid/R...4-39100_color=20&start=2&cgid=htc-vivid-cases
Super786 said:
This is the case I have love it
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SO the rubber on my speck started to disintegrate from heat and use so I got this and I love it even more than the speck... It adds more protection and doesn't fit as tightly as the speck giving it some more breathing room
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Hey guys so my note 2 is otw and I want a good glass protector for it. I have checked a few out and have seen good things about voyager 2, and the siedio vitro one. However will these fit with either a otter box case or UAG? Or are they to thick? The voyager I know is .4mm which is not to bad but wanted to check with you guys first.
Thanks
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Uhhh.. what?
Can these protectors work with a uag case and otter box? Sometimes the protectors are thick and the case edges push them up
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The Otterbox Commuter for the Note 2 should fit with a glass screen protector. No cases that cover over the front of the screen will fit if you use a glass screen protector.
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are glass screen protectors really worth it.? I haven't used one just asking
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Using one with a tech21 case.
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sibin0626 said:
are glass screen protectors really worth it.? I haven't used one just asking
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Yes they're worth it. I think plastic ones are pretty useless because they're so thin. They can only protect the screen from minor scratching, but provide little to no protection against dropping or knocking. Furthermore, glass protectors are truly oleophobic.
But how does it affect s-pen functionality?
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But how does it affect s-pen functionality?
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It doesn't affect it in any way, it's just like the naked screen.
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It doesn't affect the S-Pen at all with my setup.
You may want to consider this case which has inbuilt glass screen protector. http://www.itskins.com/product/advanced-back-covers/lava_196_en.html?pb=71&pc=2
I bought it for $20 + shipping. The price is jacked up now but keep on checking. It allows the phone to be used in Landscape mode as well. I have ordered the case already and am waiting for it to arrive. I can post my experience after I have used the case for a few days.
guygenius said:
You may want to consider this case which has inbuilt glass screen protector. http://www.itskins.com/product/advanced-back-covers/lava_196_en.html?pb=71&pc=2
I bought it for $20 + shipping. The price is jacked up now but keep on checking. It allows the phone to be used in Landscape mode as well. I have ordered the case already and am waiting for it to arrive. I can post my experience after I have used the case for a few days.
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the gap in between will likely create more reflection and reduce brightness more than a screen protector that just sticks to the screen.
The seidio vitreo glass screen protector is freaking awesome. Mine is a little scratched - just barely - in a few spots, but given my note 2 skidded some 20 feet screen-down over cobblestones, very impressed.
While it was on that regrettable journey, it was also encased in a seidio convert case.
I highly recommend both.
I also recommend not falling off your bike while playing ingress in the rain.
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I also recommend not falling off your bike while playing ingress in the rain.
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LOL
Case finally arrived feels great and doesn't seem to add much bulk at all definitely better than the Incipio Case I picked up from T-Mobile
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lol can you add pictures with phone in and next to it?
nice colour btw
I got mine in black at the BABBQ. Looks and feels great, but I don't have a way to grab a pic with the phone in it right now.
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Pictures of the case on the phone would be nice. Use a mirror? I might call around my T-Mobile stores to see if they have this case. One store some cases but didn't really like them. I didn't even try the body glove case because I wanted some color and it looked bulky. Might try it though.
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Pictures of the case on the phone would be nice. Use a mirror? I might call around my T-Mobile stores to see if they have this case. One store some cases but didn't really like them. I didn't even try the body glove case because I wanted some color and it looked bulky. Might try it though.
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I have the black and grey body glove case and it doesn't add hardly any bulk dropped it a few times and not a scratch the cruzerlite case after a while gets a old rubber feeling idk bugged me they are just over priced tpu cased to me
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I have the black and grey body glove case and it doesn't add hardly any bulk dropped it a few times and not a scratch the cruzerlite case after a while gets a old rubber feeling idk bugged me they are just over priced tpu cased to me
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The Body Glove case and the window cases are over priced as well. Wish they had a Neo Hybrid case for G2.
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Agreed over priced but got the phone spur of the moment and went from note 2 to this so it felt really small in my hand So i spent the money and got the body glave over all I'm very happy with it though
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Agreed over priced but got the phone spur of the moment and went from note 2 to this so it felt really small in my hand So i spent the money and got the body glave over all I'm very happy with it though
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Stop making me want that case. Lol. I'm waiting on a orange cruzerlite case and some other black case. I drive a burnt orange car so yeah I like orange. Wish the G2 came in different colors.
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I like it. Thanks for the post.
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Me like
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grey one
fits perfectly
D802
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fits perfectly
D802
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I have to say I like the way this seems to fit. Is it as snug as in the photos you guys have posted? Any issues with the lip of the case digging or lifting up screen protectors?
This cases would fit the at&t lg g2?
Edit: never mind they finally added the at&t version at their website.
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Not sure what happened but I got another orange cruzerlite case today and I'm pretty sure I didn't pay for two. lol
I have the same question as DefTaker,
Does it lift screen protectors?