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Cover or Naked

Ok, looks like Nexus 7 forum doesn't have one of these yet :angel:
Let's go, guys. What's your preference? This is NOT just what you're currently using, but what you're planning/prefer to use. So if you prefer cover but it's still pre-order, delivery, or whatever, then vote cover.

Cover in a whole body protector AND a case LOL

Just a folio case that's smart cover like. No need for a screen protector though.
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I'm going naked With my SGT7, it was hard to fit in my pocket with a case, and I imagine the same will happen with my N7

Prefer naked (+screen protector). Thankfully I haven't had any scratches yet on mine. The rubberized back should offer enough protection for laying it down on any hard surfaces.

Its naked at the moment and i like it like that.
I WOULD like a case but they're all utter rubbish at the moment. I dont see why we can't get good cases like the dreaded iPad, we have to deal with cases that add inches and make it look like one ugly device.
Im waiting for hopefully some sort of slim front cover but that isn't going to happen. So perhaps a nice pouch.

tremblingwater said:
Its naked at the moment and i like it like that.
I WOULD like a case but they're all utter rubbish at the moment. I dont see why we can't get good cases like the dreaded iPad, we have to deal with cases that add inches and make it look like one ugly device.
Im waiting for hopefully some sort of slim front cover but that isn't going to happen. So perhaps a nice pouch.
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Naked for me. I think the size and backing make it comfortable to use as is, and I am not willing to mess with that. If I drop it, it's inexpensive enough to replace. It's not like my Prime where it would really hurt my pocket if I broke it.
Will eventually be using a keyboard setup that offers some protection.

I'd rather have a cover, but until the official covers come out mines naked, I wanted to like the folio cases but there's just too bulky and spoil size of the N7.

I would def PREFER nekkid, but I know I am a clutz lol.

naked and no screen protector either, i like to feel it when using it. But, i put it in a case with zipper when not in use.

I have a TPU case on mine. It doesn't add too much thickness and the little lip around the front edge feels good to the touch. It seems to also lip over on the screen which perhaps might ease any screen lifting (I don't have any but it may be something that just happens overtime).
Overall I really like it. I am looking for a thin smart cover with a flap, something similar to the TPU but with a flap that not only is a smart cover, but also has some type of magnetic closure to keep it closed. The Poetic Smart Covers looks great but I'm not willing to throw away $20 when they aren't even out yet.
I don't have a Screen protector ATM. I did have a Wet Apply which was great but my last tablet had a oleophobic fingerprint resistant one and it was amazing.

Mine is currently naked. I havent gotten around to getting a screen protector yet for it (I may also get a skin to go onto the back of the device). Although if I plan on traveling with it, I will probably get a sleeve/pocket of some sort to keep it protected. I hate cases if all kinds on tablets/phones.

Naked all the way, baby! Using sleeve for transportation, though; can't chance sand getting in the bag.

aki480 said:
Prefer naked (+screen protector). Thankfully I haven't had any scratches yet on mine. The rubberized back should offer enough protection for laying it down on any hard surfaces.
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Naked for now
Covers increase the thickness of the tablet and make it ugly.
The back of nexus 7 is nice and does not stain or scratch easily, I think it's best to wait for a copy of the ipad smartcover concept (practical and aesthetic).

Naked but I'm waiting for the famous Blurex ultra slim. I'm really missing a stand...
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Naked with a screen protector. But I do use a pouch when I travel with it.

Naked but gonna add a screen protector and a sleeve. Still wondering what I should get though.
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nekid!

Tpu case with screen protector. It is great except the screen protector is a finger print magnet.
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Sweet armor cases

Looks like the Sweet armor GN2 cases are available:
http://www.thesweetarmor.com/en/13-sweet-armor-gnote-2

The pictures on the site are horrible. Can't even really make it out. From what can be seen, they look decent and of pretty good quality. Buuuuuuuuuuuuut for 69 bucks I can think of alot more accessories than just one case. Way overpriced
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yungtexas said:
The pictures on the site are horrible. Can't even really make it out. From what can be seen, they look decent and of pretty good quality. Buuuuuuuuuuuuut for 69 bucks I can think of alot more accessories than just one case. Way overpriced
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Agree with your assessment of the images. Hopefully someone will order one and post better pictures.

I'd buy one, but I live in an area where I get 2-3 bars. That case would put me into permanent roam.

I don't think it is much different than the gs2 model, as it's just a simple 2-piece frame. Somebody - who ridiculously tries to assemble it with one hand, while shooting the video with the other - posted a Youtube video. I cannot paste the link as I'm a new member.
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Agree with your assessment of the images. Hopefully someone will order one and post better pictures.
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doesnt really look like a good design.
the holes around the headphone jack and the microusb port seem to be smaller than the holes in my ebay bumper case. given that my ebay bumper case stops me from using a lot of headphone cables and microUSB cables, i would assume this case would be downright silly for the price.

I don't like it....
.I bought this case for s II and note...but design for note 2 is failed

Metal bumpers for Note 2 are terrible designed because Note 2 is too curvy compare to other phones and the bumpers usually does not fill in the gaps of the curve back, and usually at the same level without raised edges to protect the back from scratching too.
A no no for me since I tried with a cheap bumper case from eBay

Crushader said:
Metal bumpers for Note 2 are terrible designed because Note 2 is too curvy compare to other phones and the bumpers usually does not fill in the gaps of the curve back, and usually at the same level without raised edges to protect the back from scratching too.
A no no for me since I tried with a cheap bumper case from eBay
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Just ordered one will post review as soon as it arrives.

Crushader said:
Metal bumpers for Note 2 are terrible designed because Note 2 is too curvy compare to other phones and the bumpers usually does not fill in the gaps of the curve back, and usually at the same level without raised edges to protect the back from scratching too.
A no no for me since I tried with a cheap bumper case from eBay
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Gray-Lux...lePhoneAccessories&hash=item484e04c7df&_uhb=1
i think this is a bumper you're looking for. raised over the back so your phone's back cover wont touch whatever you put it on.

OMG 70 bucks for a BUMPER!?!?!?! JFC!!!!?!?!?!?

Wow....Looks good. But i fear that this bumper will make the phone look too wide.

Beautiful bumper, but I feel like id be worried about scratching it lol.
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Clownzer said:
Just ordered one will post review as soon as it arrives.
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please, review the sweetqrmor gnote2 Thank You!

Sorry guys, maybe I don't get this, but wouldn't any metal bumper case be only for looks and not protection? Edges of the phone, when dropped, are the most vulnerable points, and slapping on it a tight fitting metal will just transfer the shock instead of absorbing it to protect the phone. Am I missing something? These bumpers don't look like hollow metal tube with a "crumble zone" and inner soft lining. It looks awesome as hell, original for sure!!! But with additional weight to our phablet and what seems to be like a slick grip-less sides - wouldn't you worry that phone will be even more vulnerable to drop out of your hand/pocket with a higher chance of damage? Of course, I'm looking more from a practical point of view, while missing the whole pimping aspect of it lol!!!

vectron said:
Sorry guys, maybe I don't get this, but wouldn't any metal bumper case be only for looks and not protection? Edges of the phone, when dropped, are the most vulnerable points, and slapping on it a tight fitting metal will just transfer the shock instead of absorbing it to protect the phone. Am I missing something? These bumpers don't look like hollow metal tube with a "crumble zone" and inner soft lining. It looks awesome as hell, original for sure!!! But with additional weight to our phablet and what seems to be like a slick grip-less sides - wouldn't you worry that phone will be even more vulnerable to drop out of your hand/pocket with a higher chance of damage? Of course, I'm looking more from a practical point of view, while missing the whole pimping aspect of it lol!!!
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I got mine mainly for the looks and originality of it but just this past weekend I dropped my phone from waist height onto a concrete floor and I was shocked my phone nor the case suffered any damage. Walked away relieved and impressed!
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Since the aluminium bumper is mainly one solid piece with a smaller one on top it acts like a strong exoskeleton taking all the force. For me the importamt thing is to have big enough cushion inside in order to avoid getting the phone in direct contact with the metal and also big enough lips to protect the front amd back.

gpgalanis said:
Since the aluminium bumper is mainly one solid piece with a smaller one on top it acts like a strong exoskeleton taking all the force. For me the importamt thing is to have big enough cushion inside in order to avoid getting the phone in direct contact with the metal and also big enough lips to protect the front amd back.
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So do you add your own cushion in there? Or use this bumper case on top of some slim tpu case, etc?

vectron said:
So do you add your own cushion in there? Or use this bumper case on top of some slim tpu case, etc?
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Mine already came with the cushion in there.
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jlczl said:
Mine already came with the cushion in there.
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Are you talking about Sweet Armor case or another one? link pls?

the hunt for a good screen protector begins, DRY vs WET vs GLASS

well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option

iakovl said:
well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option
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i'm not a materials expert but i think screen protectors will only prevent scratches, not cracks. ( i think someone explained the difference between hardness and toughness in a different thread)
anyway, the forum favorites are spigen, and a new one called just like glass. search for em, plenty of threads talk about them.
if you want crack protection, what you're hunting for is a good case...and considering your history, i'd say go for the otterbox defender.

seen the threads on them... right now the JLG looks good
my main problem is what type to buy, not the brand (also an issue but lesser one)
DRY vs WET vs GLASS, thats the issue
as for cracks... never killed a screen (S1, S2 , Note1...) but i see people who does and also as i see it the new gorilla 2 glass is... well... not that good

Mode of installation doesn't really tell you much about the screen protector.
Zagg/bse/ghost armor/etc are all wet install, just like jlg but they are completely different categories of screen protector.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2

Go with JLG. No problem with the spen and it dont feel like rubber on your finger. The only thing is the rainbow effect but it just happen for me with the screen off.

Realook is the best. http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d
Again, everyone's opinion varies.

The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
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vizographic said:
The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
Which case are you using with the glass protector?
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All you need is a case, in my humble but accurate opinion glass protectors are useless. It's like putting a black bra on a White Ferrari.

Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2

finalhit said:
Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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Not really the best of analogies, but yeah, for most of the stuff the "Ferrari" would go through, the "bra" would protect it and I'd rather have the bra be damaged and replaced later. Unless it's a collision, in which case of course, no amount of bras will protect the car.

Of course we all would prefer them without the bra, but most times, the bra is necessary to keep them in prestine shape, especially in the long run, so whenever the bra is taken off, they will still looks nice and perfect.

+1 for JLG!! been wonderful for me, & great DEV!! Just do a search!

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I've just been using an oem flip cover. Not much protection away from carpeted floors or a coat pocket am afraid. I'm considering some real world protection myself.
The glass sits just to the inside of the phones metal band. It adds .4mm and the glass edge is beveled.
To see if a particular case might fit, take a look at the Xgear site. They show a couple of cases they sell for the S3 that might help provide some guidance with chosing a compatible case for the N2 fitted with a glass protector. Wish I had more for you, but the bleeding edge can't be all fun and game.....
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This is the only screen protector brand I would get for my phones.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...note-2-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html

I personally think all these screen protectors either wet or dry are supplied by probably a dozen major manufacturers in Asia so the difference in most of them are packaging/marketing. I like dry installs, they are straightforward with less chance of screwup plus the fact you'd be exposing your $700 device with water and soap?
Something like this Korean PET based dry install, same as posted in this thread at 3x less, it's what I have for the gn2 and n7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-X-HD-Ultr...614247?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257610fae7

If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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powerwagon said:
If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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Uh what? I think you mean something like Invisishield. Spigen works just fine without any scratches from the SPen
Scribbled with the Note II

I use the cheap xtreme guard protectors from eBay, 4 bucks shipped for front and rear and provides a little extra grip, wet application and the s pen works great with it.
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I would go with jlg so far is the best I have ever used easy to install feels like glass and clarity is awesome play they have great customer service
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Minimal Case

Hi, I am looking for a minimal case for my Note 2. I tend to go for the soft rubber/plastic combo. Not the completely rubber kind, but the one where it's a bit harder, but not hard plastic either.
As cheap as possible would be nice of course, I am in Canada.

Mercury tpu cases are pretty nice. They hold up pretty well according to how my mom's is on her s3. Around $10 USD and widely available.
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bmancell said:
Hi, I am looking for a minimal case for my Note 2. I tend to go for the soft rubber/plastic combo. Not the completely rubber kind, but the one where it's a bit harder, but not hard plastic either.
As cheap as possible would be nice of course, I am in Canada.
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http://www.amazon.com/DBA-Cases-Abu...d=1365962337&sr=1-1&keywords=dba+cases+note+2
DBA Cases Six Abundant Case has matte/rubber feel and is hard plastic and protects phone well compared to any other slim profile case. That's your best/cheapest option.

Note_2 said:
Mercury tpu cases are pretty nice. They hold up pretty well according to how my mom's is on her s3. Around $10 USD and widely available.
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Thanks, those are perfect!

opasha said:
http://www.amazon.com/DBA-Cases-Abu...d=1365962337&sr=1-1&keywords=dba+cases+note+2
DBA Cases Six Abundant Case has matte/rubber feel and is hard plastic and protects phone well compared to any other slim profile case. That's your best/cheapest option.
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Why can't they make a case like this that covers the bottom and top of the phone?

DarkManX4lf said:
Why can't they make a case like this that covers the bottom and top of the phone?
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this case covers the bottom and top much better than all other slim cases like elago and spigen ultra thin air, but i agree with you...a fully surrounded case with this body would be perfect.

I've got a few tpu cases from Amazon. I even dropped my phone from chest high to the concrete and not really any noticeable marks on the case not to mention nothing happened to my phone. Well except the terrifying fall to the ground lol. Any tpu case should protect your phone just fine imo.

w7excursion said:
I've got a few tpu cases from Amazon. I even dropped my phone from chest high to the concrete and not really any noticeable marks on the case not to mention nothing happened to my phone. Well except the terrifying fall to the ground lol. Any tpu case should protect your phone just fine imo.
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You were lucky, this forum is filled with people who dropped they're phone with a case an and it shattered. I would not consider my phone sufficiently protected with such a minimal case and would really baby it.
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LittleRedDot said:
You were lucky, this forum is filled with people who dropped they're phone with a case an and it shattered. I would not consider my phone sufficiently protected with such a minimal case and would really baby it.
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Me included. It only fell a foot, it had a slimline TPU case on it, and now I have a crack across the bottom of the glass.
Don't scrimp on your phone protection, the repair costs are not nice.

I agree about the TPU case protection is not a lot of protection. I just use a Cruzerlite TPU and have had my phone dropped about half a dozen times with no problem thus far. Usually I'm in the processing of catching it which significantly reduces the speed, and thus the impact force when it hits the ground.
Than said, I wasn't expecting Otterbox defender protection either. I was only looking to scratch protection for the few times I may drop the GH2, and some drop protection. I wasn't expect to have dropped my phone so many times thus far. It's possible I haven't had glass issues from having the Just Like Glass screen protector installed. It's supposedly add break resistance to the glass.

I would imagine that a gel case would add a reasonable amount of cushioning protection. Possibly enough to reduce the odds of your glass breaking.
I suppose it's a trade off between safety and usability. I have an Otterbox Defender on my phone now, and though it feels safe, it's also now too damned big to use comfortably.

Maybe this one 0.2mm

bmancell said:
Hi, I am looking for a minimal case for my Note 2. I tend to go for the soft rubber/plastic combo. Not the completely rubber kind, but the one where it's a bit harder, but not hard plastic either.
As cheap as possible would be nice of course, I am in Canada.
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Could try this.
http://buy.thegameklip.com/products/free-note2-case
Maybe he'll ship to Canadia.

I picked one up for about $20 from the local Sprint store when I got my phone that has a rubber cover and plastic hard case that covers the phone. It even has a stand on the back. There was no product name on it, just the Sprint name so I don't know who actually made it. It's been a very good case for it since I bought it back in November.

I use a seidio surface case. It comes in 2 parts and snaps together in the middle. It has survived one drop from my pocket onto concrete so far. The 2 halves popped apart which I think is by design because it's happened before when I had one on a blackberry. It's expensive though and I'm sure I could have found more economical protection if I had bothered looking.
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-surface-kickstand-case-black-p/csr3ssgt2k-bk.htm
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Best "grippy" case???

I've got the Case-Mate Tough Case and even though it has the little bump pattern on it it's way too slippery... it's not rubbery feeling like it looks in the pictures...
And I've spent the better part of a week reading reviews and searching and can't find a good answer... So what's the best case for GRIP? Preferably it should give decent protection, not be too big (I don't want something like the huge Otterbox or Seidio Active) and have a lip on the front to protect the screen.. other than that I just want it to actually be GRIPPY!!! This phone is huge (it's awesome, but huge) and I really need some grippiness on the back so that I can one-hand it... I've looked at the Aegis, Ballistic, UAG and others but there are mixed reviews as to the actual feel of the outside. I want something that I can lay it in my hand at a slight angle and it won't just slide off... The Case-Mate really checks all the boxes except for the fact that it's just so dang slippery!!
So if you've personally got a case/used one that you find exhibits exceptional "grippability" then toss a dog a bone and hook me up..
Thanks everyone..
(and if you're in the market for a Case-Mate Tough case then I'll make ya a deal....although it's prolly not worth the shipping..lol)

Not sure but I use a Body Glove and its pretty grippy around the sides (not so on the flat back tho). I remember hearing of some adhesive kind of like Flygrip but cheaper kind of like tape/sticker which you could apply to all kinds of different things altho they made some specifically for phones and other devices to give you a better grip .

First off I'll take that case mate if you're in North America definitely not worth the shipping otherwise. Anyway I would assume any tpu case is as grippy as you're going to get but there's a protection trade-off obviously. You could try getting a flygrip or a sling grip. I have the fly on my otterbox/zl setup and it's definitely the best one handed solution I just feel super nerdy using it lol.
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Not sure but I use a Body Glove and its pretty grippy around the sides (not so on the flat back tho). I remember hearing of some adhesive kind of like Flygrip but cheaper kind of like tape/sticker which you could apply to all kinds of different things altho they made some specifically for phones and other devices to give you a better grip .
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Yeah, I thought about getting some of that tape stuff but somehow putting tape on a $500 phone just feels wrong.. but I may have to resort to it...lol
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First off I'll take that case mate if you're in North America definitely not worth the shipping otherwise. Anyway I would assume any tpu case is as grippy as you're going to get but there's a protection trade-off obviously. You could try getting a flygrip or a sling grip. I have the fly on my otterbox/zl setup and it's definitely the best one handed solution I just feel super nerdy using it lol.
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PM me if you really want the Case-Mate, I'll prolly keep it until I find something better though, it's slippery but at least it's protected when it falls.. And yeah, I had a Fly Grip, but I made the mistake of selling it with the phone I had at the time, plus I pocket this slab of a phone and I'm not sure I could handle the extra bump on the back...

No rush I'm just a case hoarder lol. If you find something else hit me up.
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Will do buddy....
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Perhaps take a look at the Ballistic SG http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198655

Optimistic Pessimist said:
Perhaps take a look at the Ballistic SG http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198655
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One of the few that's actually described as being grippy, that may be the ticket... haha.. thanks
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I don't think anything comes close to a cheap gel rubber case for sheer grippines. There are any number of brands that can be had for 4 bucks shipped and I keep one around for when I want to sit and read manga.
They suck for sliding in and out of a tight pocket though. There is a point of being too grippy.

Phogg said:
I don't think anything comes close to a cheap gel rubber case for sheer grippines. There are any number of brands that can be had for 4 bucks shipped and I keep one around for when I want to sit and read manga.
They suck for sliding in and out of a tight pocket though. There is a point of being too grippy.
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I went ahead and got a cheapo rubber/silicone case from Ebay.. I figure I can't go wrong trying it when it cost <$6 shipped...

I have this case in black (also a couple of other colors). It has grippy ribbing on the sides and the Android logo on the back is matte ... overall a reasonable balance between grip and something that will go in and out of your pocket.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/sam...dified-a2-tpu-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-ii

I just got this one off ebay I like it so far the black lines are the grips lol.
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UCSB said:
I have this case in black (also a couple of other colors). It has grippy ribbing on the sides and the Android logo on the back is matte ... overall a reasonable balance between grip and something that will go in and out of your pocket.
http://www.cruzerlite.com/cases/sam...dified-a2-tpu-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-ii
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Does that case have any kind of lip on the front so you can lay the phone on it's screen and it won't touch the surface? I couldn't tell from the pics on that site?
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Have you looked at the Case-mate Pop case? This is probably my favorite case I own. It has rubber grips on both sides of the case, and on the lip in the front. I think this may be what you are looking for.
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ericrangel76 said:
Have you looked at the Case-mate Pop case? This is probably my favorite case I own. It has rubber grips on both sides of the case, and on the lip in the front. I think this may be what you are looking for.
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All yhe reviews on that thing say the kickstand is a POS... is it really that bad?.. I probably wouldn't use it but it would kinda suck if I broke it the 1st time I used it... what's your thoughts on it?
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The best grippy case and most protective case you will find is I Face case
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blakjak220 said:
All yhe reviews on that thing say the kickstand is a POS... is it really that bad?.. I probably wouldn't use it but it would kinda suck if I broke it the 1st time I used it... what's your thoughts on it?
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The kickstand is kind of hard to use but I hardly ever use it. Honestly that wasn't one of the reasons why I decided to buy the case. I had one of these cases on my BlackBerry Bold 9900 before I bought my GN2. I like that my phone feels solid in my hand, it's not too bulky, it's easy to put on/take off and it offers great protection. I already had one drop when my GN2 fell out of my jacket pocket from about three feet to asphalt and the only wrong was my case had a small scough mark. I like the case. This is just my opinion.
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blakjak220 said:
Does that case have any kind of lip on the front so you can lay the phone on it's screen and it won't touch the surface? I couldn't tell from the pics on that site?
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Yes, the case has a raised lip around the screen. The lip will keep the screen off a flat surface like a table; it is a significant lip. There are many pictures of this case in the thread where people are showing photos of their cases. Here is a youtube.com video that is pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA2SlvLq4sY&feature=youtu.be

ericrangel76 said:
The kickstand is kind of hard to use but I hardly ever use it. Honestly that wasn't one of the reasons why I decided to buy the case. I had one of these cases on my BlackBerry Bold 9900 before I bought my GN2. I like that my phone feels solid in my hand, it's not too bulky, it's easy to put on/take off and it offers great protection. I already had one drop when my GN2 fell out of my jacket pocket from about three feet to asphalt and the only wrong was my case had a small scough mark. I like the case. This is just my opinion.
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I honestly prolly wouldn't use the kickstand that much either... but it's good to know that it's probably not as bad as some of the reviews..
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Yes, the case has a raised lip around the screen. The lip will keep the screen off a flat surface like a table; it is a significant lip. There are many pictures of this case in the thread where people are showing photos of their cases. Here is a youtube.com video that is pretty good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA2SlvLq4sY&feature=youtu.be
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That looks pretty good.. may have to get one if that one from Ebay turns out to be crap..

joshm.1219 said:
First off I'll take that case mate if you're in North America definitely not worth the shipping otherwise. Anyway I would assume any tpu case is as grippy as you're going to get but there's a protection trade-off obviously. You could try getting a flygrip or a sling grip. I have the fly on my otterbox/zl setup and it's definitely the best one handed solution I just feel super nerdy using it lol.
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blakjak220 said:
Yeah, I thought about getting some of that tape stuff but somehow putting tape on a $500 phone just feels wrong.. but I may have to resort to it...lol.
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I actually meant (egrips) since I had seen it recommended in another thread here
Hopefully this might be some help