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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.
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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
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Hey fellas,
Got my hands on another case for the Note II, this time it is the Tridea Italian leather flip case. It is reminiscent of the SGP Valentinus case, although it is much more affordable and not as bulky. It's a folio style case, so it features a front flap to keep your display protected. Unfortunately there is nothing to hold it in place, so it tends to flap around. The ports and cutouts are spot on, however.
Check out the full video review below;
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do you reccomend this case mate? i would like one with the flip cover to protect the screen, but would also like a case tough enough to protect my phone in case of drops or bumps. it looks like flip covers are all "light" protective, while tough cases are way too bulky or do not provide any protection to the screen (no plastic film protectors for me! i hate them!). thank you a lot!!!
The flap actually isn't a big deal. I've been using a similar case for a week now and unless you have a giant pocket the flap stays shut.
I actually prefer not to have a magnetic or grommet styled securing device.
And let's face it. as for drop protection, these type of cases just don't compare to the UAG or Otterbox cases.
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apallohadas said:
The flap actually isn't a big deal. I've been using a similar case for a week now and unless you have a giant pocket the flap stays shut.
I actually prefer not to have a magnetic or grommet styled securing device.
And let's face it. as for drop protection, these type of cases just don't compare to the UAG or Otterbox cases.
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So basically you say that this case goes for style and look and moderate protection, while the others go for enhanced protection, right? Just as I thought... Does it exist a tough case as uag but with a flap or such to cover the screen? I am afraid because of 4 hours of commuting a day... A little bump or sudden train braking may make me drop my phone.. And I wouldn't trust only a plastic film to protect the screen. Holsters like otterbox defender one, on the other hand, are uncomfortable to use while in the crowd and one handed..
Thank you for your suggestion, this case looks superb, but maybe it's not the right thing for me...
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I keep hoping for someone to make a UAG with a flip cover.
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I just returned the case to Amazon for 2 reasons.
1- The flap was warped - and did not cover the screen right.
2- There is virtually no top or bottom protection - the device is held only on the sides - the top and bottom are naked.
On the plus side - I have'nt seen a product with this good quality - in a long time. It is a really well made case - just not tough and protective enough for my taste.
Im using this one for few months and I like it.
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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.
Dude just search!!
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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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How much does a slim hard case, like the Rearth Ringke, really protect a phone from a drop or fall?
I have never had a case on my phones before. And I'd rather not have a bulky phone. But I've been considering a case as I don't want a busted phone.
I would think that you want want a case that absorbes shock from the fall. But all of the cases that look like they could absorbe shock look huge and bulky. So if a slim hard case really does offer protection then I could see myself rock'n one.
i'm asking myself the same question. I got 3 Mercury TPU cases and they look great, but they're so thin I don't see how much protection they'll offer. then again, my friend dropped his Note II without a case, all he got was scratches in the corners of the phone. the TPU cases will definitely protect from that. but if it's a hard enough fall that will break the screen without a case...I don't think these type of cases will prevent the breakage.
They offer VERY LITTLE protection from falls. They're more for style and scratches.
I mean, take into account that neither the top or bottom is covered. Add to that there is no lip to the front. The plastic is very thin. Probably if you were to drop your device, MAYBE your device would be OK, but the case itself would be destroyed or cracked. Now, that's ONLY if you drop it on the back, or a corner (-1 corner because one of them is exposed).
A TPU case would offer more protection because of it's "jelly" nature, but still, it's for dust or accidental bumps or something like that. Not for "drop" protection. Those are the thicker cases, of course.
I actually bought the Rearth Ringke, but am return it. It was too loose and felt like it would fall off at any moment. There was another slim case at the T-Mobile store. It was thicker and really gripped the phone. It also coverd the top and bottom better. But it's still slim and hard with no shock absorbing properties if it fell.
I think I'll end up getting the Body Glove. It seems thing and have some shock absorbing properties.
This is the case my wife and I have. I have the black one and she has the white one. The black shows fingerprints. I like the white one better.
It will not protect your phone from a drop. It is really only good for stopping scratches on the back and sides.
I probably wouldn't buy it again.
My wife had/has a bodyglove slim TPU case and cracked her screen on her first drop with case on (we have already replaced her phone through Asurion twice now from drops). I believe that case and cases like it are created to add grip and protect from scratches and normal wear while adding almost no bulk, not to protect from fall damage. For that purpose the case is magnificent.
I believe it's the same with the hard slim cases. I have a Rearth white slim case and dropped my phone from my desk onto carpet and the case popped off. It wasn't a high fall and it was on carpet so I had no damage, but I can't see it doing anything for me protectionwise if I dropped it on concrete or blacktop etc.
There's no exact science for that. It really depends on how the phone drops, the surface, the case and even other factors like if you have a heavier extended battery or not.
I had a Galaxy S2 for 18 months, never had a case or screen protector. I dropped it a few times and never had any problems except a few scratches on the corners/plastic. One day I just dropped it again, from hip-height, somehow it landed almost horizontally face-down and cracked the glass (that's what brought me to the Note 2 forum).
A decent bumper case would probably have saved it, by absorbing some of the energy of the fall and probably not allowing direct contact with the floor (most have a 2mm lip over the glass). Even those might not work if you drop it on a pebble or similar.
Bottom line is, a slim case will offer some protection and might save you in specific falls, but offers no guarantee at all.
In the case of the Note 2, I'm definitely using at least a bumper case mostly because it will probably reduce the probability of dropping it. The original body is wide, long and very slippery, with the buttons on the edge, perfect scenario for drops. A rubberized case gives a much better grip and is less likely to fly off my hand as the SGS2 did that day.
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My wife had/has a bodyglove slim TPU case and cracked her screen on her first drop with case on (we have already replaced her phone through Asurion twice now from drops). I believe that case and cases like it are created to add grip and protect from scratches and normal wear while adding almost no bulk, not to protect from fall damage. For that purpose the case is magnificent.
I believe it's the same with the hard slim cases. I have a Rearth white slim case and dropped my phone from my desk onto carpet and the case popped off. It wasn't a high fall and it was on carpet so I had no damage, but I can't see it doing anything for me protectionwise if I dropped it on concrete or blacktop etc.
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It's actually advantageous to have the case "pop-off" because it increases the impulse time of the fall. This allows the energy of the fall to be distributed over a longer period of time. Some cases are actually designed to do this. An analogy would be how modern car bumpers crumple versus how older car bumpers are solid and rigid. The passengers are much less prone to injuries even though the car may look worse off.
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As the previous poster stated, it really depends on the angle/point of impact. Due to the size of the screen, it is much more prone to cracking. This is just the nature of a device this size regardless of gorilla glass or any current synthetically hardened glass (with such a slim profile).
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I had a Belkin thin plastic case (rubbery feel, non flexible) for an iPhone and dropped it on gravel from arm height before. The case dented noticeably but the infamously fragile phone held up.
I'm sure it was mostly luck, but the case being able to absorb, crumple and dissipate the kinetic energy around instead of it being concentrated into one small point on the phone probably helps.
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I can't speak for the slim cases, but during the Holidays, I was sick (and medicated) and dropped my phone 4 times in one day :silly:
All of them were about waist high straight onto tile landing a different way each time. The combination hard plastic / TPU case I bought from china somewhere held up like a champ. No scratches, no dings.... nothing. Phone looks like the day I got it. It's not perfect, but it has done the job. I can guarantee that I would have had some type of regretable damage if it were not for the case that one day.
Only 2 gripes with the case:
1) The clear plastic hard part that covers most of the case scratches easily, so I have those circular swirls that you see all over black cars that are washed with crap towels.
2) The white part that runs around the edges like a bumper stains easily and has a slight blue tint due to my jeans.
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I had a ringke slim case dropped it from 3 feet and my phone slid down the drive way after the fall. Not a single scratch on the phone.. I guess it's just all how you drop it
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We've only dropped our Note 2s a few times, but we had standard tpu cases on our G2Xs for the previous 18 months. Those phones got dropped all the time, and we never had a screen crack or scratch. Tpu isn't a lot of protection, but it's a heck of a lot better than a naked phone. It softens the landing and distributes the impact just enough. I still don't want my 3 year old playing with my phone over concrete, but aside from that, I don't worry too much.
How about metallic bumpers (without any casing)? How much protection would they offer?
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I can't speak for the slim cases, but during the Holidays, I was sick (and medicated) and dropped my phone 4 times in one day :silly:
All of them were about waist high straight onto tile landing a different way each time. The combination hard plastic / TPU case I bought from china somewhere held up like a champ. No scratches, no dings.... nothing. Phone looks like the day I got it. It's not perfect, but it has done the job. I can guarantee that I would have had some type of regretable damage if it were not for the case that one day.
Only 2 gripes with the case:
1) The clear plastic hard part that covers most of the case scratches easily, so I have those circular swirls that you see all over black cars that are washed with crap towels.
2) The white part that runs around the edges like a bumper stains easily and has a slight blue tint due to my jeans.
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This is the case I had for my S2 and now have for my Note 2. My S2's was white and as you mentioned it did stain. My Note2's is black so I cannot see the stain lol!
I love it, its grippy on the side and I'm confident if I drop it it will protect is most drop scenarios.
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This is the case I had for my S2 and now have for my Note 2. My S2's was white and as you mentioned it did stain. My Note2's is black so I cannot see the stain lol!
I love it, its grippy on the side and I'm confident if I drop it it will protect is most drop scenarios.
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Might have to get a black one myself
I find most cases get slippery on the sides.
I had speck in the past but it was OK any others that you recommend thanks
From what I've seen so far:
1. Spigen Liquid Air - Seems to have some good grip potential, especially with ridges on the sides. However, the gap around the camera bump is an interesting design choice...
2. Samsung OEM Matte Black Silicone Case - Seems to have a decent grip on the matte finish and very minimal.
3. Pitaka Air or MagEZ Case - While I haven't used them myself, I've heard good things about the grip/feel of the Ipitaka cases.
I'm personally going to try the PItaka MagEZ case when it becomes available (Aug 21st) since I like the idea of having embedded metal so I don't have to stick a scosche metal piece on the back of the case.
Also, just a heads up. According to some initial reviews on the new speck 'grip' cases, they're using a more plastic-feeling material for grips instead of rubberized and people are not happy about it. (I previously used them as well)
I switch phones often, but one thing that remains constant is my Pitaka MagEZ cases. Have purchased well over 10 of them at this point. Wouldn't choose any other thin case
PseudoChris said:
From what I've seen so far:
1. Spigen Liquid Air - Seems to have some good grip potential, especially with ridges on the sides. However, the gap around the camera bump is an interesting design choice...
2. Samsung OEM Matte Black Silicone Case - Seems to have a decent grip on the matte finish and very minimal.
3. Pitaka Air or MagEZ Case - While I haven't used them myself, I've heard good things about the grip/feel of the Ipitaka cases.
I'm personally going to try the PItaka MagEZ case when it becomes available (Aug 21st) since I like the idea of having embedded metal so I don't have to stick a scosche metal piece on the back of the case.
Also, just a heads up. According to some initial reviews on the new speck 'grip' cases, they're using a more plastic-feeling material for grips instead of rubberized and people are not happy about it. (I previously used them as well)
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Does the pitika have a lip to protect the screen? Thanks
magichoward said:
Does the pitika have a lip to protect the screen? Thanks
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The "Air" series cases generally don't rise above the screen.
They do have a thicker "Pro" series option with a raised lip to protect the screen, bumpers on the corners, etc.
Samsung OEM silicon. Can confirm it has excellent grip
seoulbrova said:
Samsung OEM silicon. Can confirm it has excellent grip
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The cloth one does as well since there's a slim silicone band along the edge.
zedwards said:
The cloth one does as well since there's a slim silicone band along the edge.
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Yes I've seen the one the only concern I've read it's a little difficult to remove the spen.. Your thoughts.
I will never choose Pitaka again.
Edges are rough and the upper part could have covered more
But I especially won't because it damaged my Note 10+ because of a defect in the inside of the case that made a grain of sand sized hole in the back of my phone.
Been using the Zizo Bolt on my Note 10+ for over 6 months. Excellent grip, usability and protection.
Kick stand doubles as a grip; either fully retract/extend it to keep from losing it's pins, if not secured in either position they can work their way out in your pocket! No issues with this case otherwise.
The one for the 20 seems to come with a temper glass screen protector; that may not work so well.
That's not present on the one for the 10.
Presumably you can use it without and substitute one one your choice?
Damn the 20's cam has a big bullseye on it... no likey. Buying a good case for the 10+ was very hard early on, no doubt the 20 U will be harder to protect
https://www.zizowireless.com/produc...axy-note-20-ultra-case?variant=32315584282672
magichoward said:
I find most cases get slippery on the sides.
I had speck in the past but it was OK any others that you recommend thanks
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https://www.amazon.com/JJNUSA-Handmade-Leather-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B08DXWJSQ1?ref_=ast_sto_dp
you know i never thought trying to find a case was going to leave me so hard pressed. note i do not mind the camera bump one bit. but they could have rounded out the camera hump a bit more. not the corners, but where the surface meets the edges and also they could have slanted the sides a bit more angled. who knows they did pull it off pretty good.
still on the camera bump.
note: with JJNUSA leather case you will be covering the mic on the camera bump. if that is a problem for you look elsewhere for a case.
i have received 200 in incentives to order goodies when i got my phone pre ordered and used it to order a few cases.
cases i ordered:
samsung rugged: bulky, heavy, don't like the texture on the back and flimsy kickstands that shoot off when used
samsung leather case: upgrade from last years, 2g lighter. seamless, but warps at the bottom. good cam protection.
samsun silicon: unsure if food grade safe. and slippery as glass
-other cases-
spigen Rugged Armor: oddly best all tpu case with carbon fiber accents. the back is slippery if trying to reach across the screen. side bumpers have one way slip grip and flimsy. camera is well protected. pen cut out too deep corner exposed but covered. top /bottom bumper good but top may block ear piece. 2g heavier then jjnusa leather
...now my official review of the JJNUSA Handmade Leather Case...
NOTE i used amazon prime
don't let the first pic they have on amazon throw you off, but what bothers me is the video they added to the product and it is of the s20 ultra; the camera lens is so scratched. i am still baffled how they did that. then again we will see in due time, because i can not stand the samsung leather case(which got me hooked on leather cases oddly) it is too slippery. the jjnusa case has tpu sides and saddle leather on back with plastic on the inside that the phone rests on. but i will say the leather on the back is so soft i think it sorta makes up for the lack of suede like the official samsung case has. then again the leather is so thick its' edges pop out the mold a teensy-weensy bit, but i doubt with proper use and not picking at it it will survive for a long time. with the 5% off coupon i also got another 1 usd off(who knows if it was the amazon prime). so for 19.95 it is a steal. most other leather cases are $30+. a steal; why may you say? hold on let me get to the rest of it. if we all remember the lg g4 leather back it was a looker. that was it, because it scratched easily and punctured easily. then we go onto the samsung leather case that scratches easily with minimal show. further more i can not say what that will mean over long term usage with this case from jjnusa. treat it lightly and it should be fine. now back to the leather on the jjnusa case. the leather reminds me of the type you get on a saddle and does not separate from itself. that is a plus. but a minus if the antiquing they use comes off very very easily?, and it does(con or not?) i had a cane that had antiquing and it turned my hands black, but after it leveled out it was fine. you know they always slap so much on to fill in the design that almost certainly more then half they put on will rub off. i have rubbed off some already. hence it would not rub off like wow, i had to use my nail. no way does it show like scratches on the samsung leather case. either way the extra antiquing will no matter what fade away over time and settle down to where it should be. i still think it will look good. at the same time the leather is much more scratch resistant then the latter. and the design and the look really grew on me. now on to the sides. the power button and volume are labeled with symbols and i like it even though i will never look at it. what else i like is that they are tpu like the rest of the sides. the tactile of the buttons are sturdy then again not too stiff not too mushy. then there is a bonus or an achilles heal; you move down the same side as the buttons and find a wrist strap punch out so you can add a wrist strap. have not tested it, seems like it should be worthy of use and not fearing. the bonus is removing the phone from the case, it does not shoot out like it does with the samsung leather case does. still it holds it in better. this is where i tell you that the jjnusa case has way better screen protection that leaves a better feel in the hand. the samsung leather case has a squidgy spongy top and bottom. the bottom is already warped and i never used it; i just put it on a few times and took it off. also a fail for the bottom bumper is the difficulty to remove the spen without nails. the jjnusa case is cut out just right and since it is thinner and more stiffer in a good way you can press your thumb or finger and hear that satisfying click to eject it. with that said the top and bottom bumper are raised higher then the samsung to protect the screen. the samsung case is more flush and flimsy.
i am a happy camper and if it fairs well i will update to 5 stars from 4, but i am really thinking at the price to slap down for another. as we all know leather cases do not last as long as other types
the reason i gave it 4 stars is i never really heard of JJNUSA till i saw them on etsy.com and since they where based in china i thought meh. then i thought to ebay's third party cases and said but leather? does not smell much like leather, oddly that is how saddles with the same type of leather smells. or it could be the antiquing they used and the shipping package. it was not shipped in a box or cheap plastic, it was in a cloth sleeve in a sealed padded envelope. JJNUSA do claim Oregon origins... yeah right etsy.com says ships from china.
i have played around with plenty of cases and phones in cases so it's not like i only have really had the note 20 ultra... just do not get one of them ultra thin all tpu cases. i have one for my lg g4 and only really protects the sides and back. busted the screen.