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When I had my Note 1 I looked for hours for a case, couldn't find one I liked just just ordered a cheap crappy one until I could find one I liked, in the end I found an okay one, but was still cheap and just rolled with that. But it wasn't what I really wanted. Ending up selling the phone a few months later, not based on the case.
Today I have ordered my Note 2, and the same case problem has arisen. I've spent a good 2 hours watching reviews, searching the web and I haven't found anything I like. The one in this thread is okay: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030149 But link was to US Ebay and auction has ended. I searched elsewhere but cannot find. But still would be like my Note 1, kinda cheap and just go with it.
But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case. So my question is, is a case really needed? I'm not clumsy and rarely drop my phone, but always buy a case just incase. But looking at the Note 2 cases, I just cannot find one that suits my needs. Low profile, but good overall protection. Those otterbox cases are huge, plus the phone is huge itself.
I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
A phone that big, you definitely need a case, unless you have hands like André the Giant.
You can't tell me that you perused the Note 2 accessories forum and couldn't find something that would suffice? I come across good TPU stuff on eBay all the time. Look harder, they are there.
Scott from DBA Cases is selling that case on his website if you are interested in getting that one. He has about 20 left. I dropped my phone once and it cracked the back cover, so I'm always going to be rolling with a case from now on.
I think that choice is up to you, but based on what you said I think you answered your own question. I'm in the same boat right now tho, except I know I atleast want some protection for the chrome trim. There are atleast 5 iphone cases Ive seen and would have bought if they made them for the note 2
http://www.dbacases.com/note-ii-cases.aspx
Dba cases sells em. Plus the owner can help you if u have any concerns.
If you want an awesome case (I have it for my S3, so I'm sure on the Note 2 it'll be huge), check out Urban Armor Gear. Their cases are awesome. Cases for the Note 2 are about to come out.
Pompsdai said:
http://www.dbacases.com/note-ii-cases.aspx
Dba cases sells em. Plus the owner can help you if u have any concerns.
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UK shipping cost is the same price as the case
Short answer, NO, you don't "need" a case. Whether you want one is up to you. All my phones run naked through the wilderness, and I have yet to have any break in the rare drop I've had. IMO It's a bit of insurance, and like extended warranties that stores, car dealers etc are always pushing I quit buying them years ago, and figure the money I've saved on all those little insurance policies will more than pay for whatever it is I have that may break, and I'll just buy a new one. Of course I am am in a stable financial position to be able to do that and if everything I own broke at once I would have issues, but that's my thoughts.
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UK shipping cost is the same price as the case
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I feel ya its the same shipped to canada. Contact scott for a coupon or maybe buy tje jlg screen protector with the case to offset the shipping cost.
Just dropped my brand new Note 2 in the parking lot and cracked/spidered the entire screen. $200 through insurance for a replacement.
So yes, a case is worth it.
Normally I forgo the case. This is the first phone that I have one for. The thing is the chassis is made with %10 butter. It's gotta be the slickest phone I've ever held. If I could find a backplate that's made with that hard rubbery material and a kickstand I'd probably go with that.
I ordered that case from DBA Cases, thanks for the info or damages. Not sure it will fully protect even from a drop, but it's worth a go. Still a little disappointed by the lack of really good cases though. There doesn't seem to be that in the middle perfect spot like some other phones.
I have never dropped my phone. I can also say that a big part is due to the case. My cases usually add some grip. Just in case I ever drop my phone, the case is already on there. I never run naked more than the 20 seconds it takes me to take it off, clean off my phone for dust or debris, and then put on another case.
END OF STORY!
Don't be a fool, wrap your... Phone...
Once again, Urban Armor Gear is probably the best case you can get for the S3 and Note 2.
You need food water and shelter. You dont need a case.
It is a good idea though
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
It only takes one good drop and your screen could crack. The choice is based on the amount of risk you are willing to take (and if you have insurance)
God forbid you do actually drop it you'll kick yourself for not buying one....especially after writing a post about it!
craiigman said:
When I had my Note 1 I looked for hours for a case, couldn't find one I liked just just ordered a cheap crappy one until I could find one I liked, in the end I found an okay one, but was still cheap and just rolled with that. But it wasn't what I really wanted. Ending up selling the phone a few months later, not based on the case.
Today I have ordered my Note 2, and the same case problem has arisen. I've spent a good 2 hours watching reviews, searching the web and I haven't found anything I like. The one in this thread is okay: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2030149 But link was to US Ebay and auction has ended. I searched elsewhere but cannot find. But still would be like my Note 1, kinda cheap and just go with it.
But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case. So my question is, is a case really needed? I'm not clumsy and rarely drop my phone, but always buy a case just incase. But looking at the Note 2 cases, I just cannot find one that suits my needs. Low profile, but good overall protection. Those otterbox cases are huge, plus the phone is huge itself.
I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
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I had a similar torrid time trying to find a case that I like and I agree that the bulk Otterbox adds totally turns me off. In the end I just settled for a standard TPU case until I can get my hands on a UAG.
milkycoins said:
Just dropped my brand new Note 2 in the parking lot and cracked/spidered the entire screen. $200 through insurance for a replacement.
So yes, a case is worth it.
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Depends. A thin case won't do anything to protect against drops. It's more for scratch protection and for 99.9% of the people out there, it's just for style/fashion.
It depends. I've never used a case. I've had cell phones for more than a decade and I've never broken one.
You can't make it totally impossible to break your phone. But if you're careful enough, breaking a phone will be such a rare event that it will cost you less than all the years of buying cases would have cost you to try to prevent the rare breakage. And cases don't always prevent breakage anyway.
Beyond the matter of protection, some people prefer the aesthetics of cases, while others have the opposite preference. So it's really up to you.
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I've looked through the "what case do you use" thread and I didn't see a single one I wanted to get.
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I assume you have looked at Mobile Fun Galaxy Note 2 cases. They have about the best selection in the UK. I went for one of the Zenus cases. I have liked them since I first had one on my original Galaxy Tab. I like the one I have as it is quite low profile but protects nearly all parts of the Note. The only thing i don't like is that they have used a press stud for the closure rather than the magnetic clasp they used on my Galaxy Tab case.
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But it's still not good enough. With the iPhone that I currently use, although not perfect, there are a number of top cases and is a little easier to pick a case.
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EXACTLY what I say all the bloody time! The only thing I miss about the iPhony device is the sheer number of quality cases and accessories for it.
You know what, after having purchased multiple cases for all the phones I have used; GS3, GN2, GS2, GNex, N4 yada yada, I have come to the conclusion that with the exception of iP5, every single phone looks better WITHOUT a case. Just as the manufacturer intended it to be. Everything else just looks like an appendage. Sure, you run the risk of dropping your phone and breaking it, but then hey, you also run the risk of killing yourself every single day when you drive. Doesnt stop you from driving, does it? Doesnt even make you get a tank of a car just to be safe.
Here's to running butt naked :good:
Just got a mail from seidio, saying that obex case would prevent access to s pen and make it uncomfortable to use, so they won't be making such a case. They instead suggest to go for the convert case, rugged although not waterproof (which, if you ask me, is like giving bananas to someone asking for apples).
I'm really sad and disappointed about this choice, since they put a poll on their site for next obex case and note 2 was leading the chart by many many votes. I see their clear point in this decision, though I wouldn't mind having to open a separate hatch to access my s pen, just like you need to do with other ports, and I would cope with reduce sensibility in exchange for waterproof protection.
That said, I am asking you fellas: is there any comparable case for note 2?
Maybe otterbox is considering an armor case?
Please don't tell me to look for the griffin survivor knock off case that I have seen in many threads here : I am looking for something with similar ruggedness but better look and reduced bulkiness and possibly waterproof. Obex seemed the perfect choice to me: indestructible, slim, good looking!
Cheers to everyone!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
I asked otter about the Armor case for our phone and they responded that they aren't going to make that type of case for the note 2.
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Just got a mail from seidio, saying that obex case would prevent access to s pen and make it uncomfortable to use, so they won't be making such a case. They instead suggest to go for the convert case, rugged although not waterproof (which, if you ask me, is like giving bananas to someone asking for apples).
I'm really sad and disappointed about this choice, since they put a poll on their site for next obex case and note 2 was leading the chart by many many votes. I see their clear point in this decision, though I wouldn't mind having to open a separate hatch to access my s pen, just like you need to do with other ports, and I would cope with reduce sensibility in exchange for waterproof protection.
That said, I am asking you fellas: is there any comparable case for note 2?
Maybe otterbox is considering an armor case?
Please don't tell me to look for the griffin survivor knock off case that I have seen in many threads here : I am looking for something with similar ruggedness but better look and reduced bulkiness and possibly waterproof. Obex seemed the perfect choice to me: indestructible, slim, good looking!
Cheers to everyone!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
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Let me ping them. I know the decision is probably finalized, but perhaps they might listen to one more opinion... The whole point of waterproof case is to use it in extreme environment where NOBODY going to pull out their s-pen, unless you are planning to use it as a weapon lol!!! The problem with a hatch/port cover - in order to be waterproof you have to meet specific military standards of being submerged under the water. Having a flip port cover even with tightest fit won't guarantee it because of the water pressure. But for sure, that OBEX case looks like it can take some serious beating!
or, try this.
http://www.liquipel.com/
R: Seidio won't make OBEX case for our note 2
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Let me ping them. I know the decision is probably finalized, but perhaps they might listen to one more opinion... The whole point of waterproof case is to use it in extreme environment where NOBODY going to pull out their s-pen, unless you are planning to use it as a weapon lol!!! The problem with a hatch/port cover - in order to be waterproof you have to meet specific military standards of being submerged under the water. Having a flip port cover even with tightest fit won't guarantee it because of the water pressure. But for sure, that OBEX case looks like it can take some serious beating!
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Please let us know what they will tell you!
Really hoping for a miracle
wase4711 said:
or, try this.
http://www.liquipel.com/
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Will look into it, but what I really like is the idea of a case... Thank you for your suggestion!!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
Official reply from Seidio:
"Unfortunately, we did announce late last month that we will not be making OBEX for the Galaxy Note 2. We wish we could fulfill our customers’ requests however; the OBEX is designed to be a waterproof everyday case and obstructing the S-pen would take away from the functionality of the Note 2."
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Official reply from Seidio:
"Unfortunately, we did announce late last month that we will not be making OBEX for the Galaxy Note 2. We wish we could fulfill our customers’ requests however; the OBEX is designed to be a waterproof everyday case and obstructing the S-pen would take away from the functionality of the Note 2."
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Lame some of us bought our note 2 without even caring about the pen
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R: Seidio won't make OBEX case for our note 2
I got the same answer, plus something about "look at our other products we make"
Well it looks like we and seidio have different point of views, moreover they have to look to businesses and incomes, sells and so on, so I can understand that it might not be worth the effort for them...
Anything similar we might take into account? Any news about an otterbox armor? Thought I read somewhere they won't be making it also... Really bad luck for us note 2 users!!
Galaxy Note II - Alliance Rom
Long shot but there has been a post on their Facebook page asking for "other" reasons they wouldnt put this into production. If we can all support that post, perhaps they will see we would like to purchase.
If not, anyvother smaller suppliers that specialise in aterproof casing we can bang on the doors of?
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Long shot but there has been a post on their Facebook page asking for "other" reasons they wouldnt put this into production. If we can all support that post, perhaps they will see we would like to purchase.
If not, anyvother smaller suppliers that specialise in aterproof casing we can bang on the doors of?
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With a resources of small supplier, it will take them at least 2-3 months to design, to test the prototype, to iron-out fixes, to get all the certifications (it has to be tested to military standards), and to get manufacturing in China up and running. Note 2 is already 8+ months old phone at the end of it's cycle. Do you think anybody even cares about it? It's a sad reality.
Resurrecting an old thread, I know, but I had to laugh when I saw that Seidio released an Obex case for the Note 3...which....uh....also had a S-Pen.... Oops.
I've since settled for a waterproof bag type "case" to take my Note 2 fishing. I participate in online catch, photo, & release tournaments and they use a phone app for submitting photos out on the water.
The only thing that sucks is I can't get to my S-Pen... Haha Kidding!
So I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who would love a waterproof case, me included.
Let's see if we can get our voices heard with one or two manufacturers and hopefully they may start making them for our G2s.
I think we should personally try life proof as I have used there products before and can vouch for them, they are great!
If you have never heard of them then check them out here:
http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/gb_en/?gclid=CJOg5u3UvbsCFfHMtAodSWkAiw
I hope there enough people out there willing to help even if you don't want one yourself, I think getting our voices heard and having different manufacturers making products for us will only open other companies eyes and maybe we will get better support naturally through this! I hope so as I absolutely love this phone, and from what I have seen so do all of you.
If you are up for it then head over here:
http://www.lifeproof.com/en/contact/
And fill in the contact form and just explain how great it would be and how you would love them to make the case and you would definitely purchase them if they started to produce them etc etc.
I hope we get enough support on this!
Liam
I think you're better off just getting your phone treated to be waterproof so you can use whatever case you want, or none at all.
Liquipel and Never Wet are two that come to mind. They cover the device with some sort of vapor that dries and leaves a protective film across it.
I've never used it, but it's an interesting concept. If I were still in the Navy, I'd have done it a long time ago.
Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
Lifeproof cases are "Splashproof", not "Waterproof". There is a massive difference.
If you want a true Waterproof case you'll probably have to go for a pouch-style case. There are plenty available - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...proo&_nkw=lg+g2+waterproof&_sacat=0&_from=R40
There are also a few Splashproof cases available on eBay as well - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...proo&_nkw=lg+g2+waterproof&_sacat=0&_from=R40
There are probably more, but these are what I found after about 5 minutes searching.
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I think you're better off just getting your phone treated to be waterproof so you can use whatever case you want, or none at all.
Liquipel and Never Wet are two that come to mind. They cover the device with some sort of vapor that dries and leaves a protective film across it.
I've never used it, but it's an interesting concept. If I were still in the Navy, I'd have done it a long time ago.
Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
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Liquipel is all well and good but it is not as good as people say. i have seen it not work at all. I have seen a treated device be dunked in water and it was like it was never treated a couple of times now... hence the case idea. atleast you can see its doing something good.
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Lifeproof cases are "Splashproof", not "Waterproof". There is a massive difference.
If you want a true Waterproof case you'll probably have to go for a pouch-style case. There are plenty available - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...proo&_nkw=lg+g2+waterproof&_sacat=0&_from=R40
There are also a few Splashproof cases available on eBay as well - http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_t...proo&_nkw=lg+g2+waterproof&_sacat=0&_from=R40
There are probably more, but these are what I found after about 5 minutes searching.
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Well I have used lifeproof cases in the past and I can vouch for there quality. I have dunked lifeproof cases with phones inside many a time, I am in the GB whitewater rafting team and have taken phones out with a lifeproof on done underwater recording, kept them in my bouyancy aid all day while training in the water. Im happy with there quality of case and perfectly happy with the waterproof offering.
I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a rugged case for the Xperia V. I have looked all over and I can't seem to find one. I was thinking that maybe a case for a different Xperia model might also work for the V. Any Ideas? Thanks
I tried a number of cases. To my opinion the best compromise in between bulk, protection and price is this one:
TPU Gel Silicone
I was surprised about the good quality for the price. In particular the operation of the (covered) main button and volume rocker is pleasant. Other phones have cut-outs on this spots, so I had to poke inside for reaching the button. It adds considerable weight to the phone, which does not feels as elegant, slim and trim anymore. Avoid the white version, it can look dirty easily.
This one is also good with even slightly better protection, but it's not quite as accurate cut:
Crossline
I don't want to mention them all, just one more: My biggest disappointed was the Nilkin case. Now some people will shout out bcs they like it so much. It is to my opinion just a scratch protector. I disliked the slippery material. I had a couple of situations when the phone almost dropped down when I operated it 1-handed, and this case is nothing more than a really thin layer of hard plastic. Well, it does not add to the bulk and looks good.
All these cases are also available from other Ebay vendors.
Thanks for the links. I was looking for cases more along the lines of this one for the Xperia Z.
BLACK BLUE EXO STRETCH RUGGED CASE COVER SONY XPERIA Z
or this one for the S4
BodyGlove Shocksuit MIL Spec Rugged Shock Case +Screen Cover for Galaxy S 4
Sorry. I am too new to post links yet.
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I think you can't post these. You do bring back memories of my last years noob time. The forum mods are deaf to these sort of problems. The next issue you may notice is that some of the sticky thread standard info here aimed at noobs is almost like unreadable for a noob. All I can say is: Don't give up. In the end you will be rewarded by friendly folks and a lot of really useful knowledge exchange.
I guess there are no such cases for the V. Too bad! I thought since it is a water resistant phone, it would make sense that they would make a rugges case for. Seems logical too me, but my logic never seems to follow the common thinking of the crowd.
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The water resistance on mine lasted for abt 3 -4 months. Then the seal on the USB cover was broken. There are replacement covers, but they cost more than the same amount of gold.
Please don't forget these device are made with a projected life span of abt 18 months in mind.
I was going to put this in the M8 accessories forum, but I figured it was better suited for the Q&A section instead (Mods: Feel free to move it if you feel necessary).
I've searched around for something that fills my needs of a water/dust resistant case and have come up empty handed. The closest I've been able to find is an Otterbox and putting that in a vinyl dry bag, the kind with the fold down top and plastic buckles. I'm looking for something that still allows me to use the screen, and provides adequate drop protection. Lifeproof is a prime example of what I'm looking for, but they don't make cases for our phone. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated. TIA!
Haven't seen any cases that fit what you are looking for. I know Otterbox makes a waterproof case for iPhone and galaxy S5 but haven't seen anything for the m8. Why the need for a waterproof case? Just curious
Because water and phones don't play well together lol.
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Because water and phones don't play well together lol.
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Very true. But the S5 is "water resistant" like the s4 active. Back cover has rubber gasket as well as battery door (headphone port is left completely open though???) and had an aqua mode for underwater pictures, which I'm guessing is three reason for the waterproof case. IPhone users on the other hand need a waterproof case because let's face it, look at the owners of iphones. How happy are they to be getting "new features" that Android had in 2012? If they know Samsung can take pics underwater how long you you think it will be before they try and end up with a very overpriced unattractive paper weight?
Let me rephrase that, MOST phones.
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Let me rephrase that, MOST phones.
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Lol my gf has the s4 active, haven't tried any underwater pictures, but we do know trying to use it when it rains the screen doesn't like to work. Not sure how it will work underwater if a couple drops on the screen can make it not want to work lol
http://cheezburger.com/316165?ref=leftarrow&siteId=56 just to justify my content on iPhone users