Lifeproof alternative? - Galaxy Note II Accessories

Hello all,
I know this has been asked before, but I never found any answers in the other threads. I'm not sure if that's because there is no answer to this question, or nobody looked around enough.
So the question is, are there any alternatives to Lifeproof cases for our device? I'm not talking about universal waterproof bags or anything like that. I mean a legitimate case. Something that is both rugged, and waterproof.
I've emailed Seidio, asking about the OBEX for our device. I got a big "No" in response.
Does anyone know of an alternative?
Thanks.
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Gladiat0r said:
Hello all,
I know this has been asked before, but I never found any answers in the other threads. I'm not sure if that's because there is no answer to this question, or nobody looked around enough.
So the question is, are there any alternatives to Lifeproof cases for our device? I'm not talking about universal waterproof bags or anything like that. I mean a legitimate case. Something that is both rugged, and waterproof.
I've emailed Seidio, asking about the OBEX for our device. I got a big "No" in response.
Does anyone know of an alternative?
Thanks.
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I'm pretty sure I've seen every case online for this phone and I've seen no life proof alternatives.
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Get an iOttie water proof skin and put it in an Otterbox Defender.

Double0EK said:
Get an iOttie water proof skin and put it in an Otterbox Defender.
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What's the reliability of those skins? I don't have any experience with them.
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The answer for the case is NO, we've contacted all the too manufacturers and there all said that the spen precludes them from making such a case.
It looks like we're all stuck with waterproof skins.
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LittleRedDot said:
The answer for the case is NO, we've contacted all the too manufacturers and there all said that the spen precludes them from making such a case.
It looks like we're all stuck with waterproof skins.
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How exactly does the s-pen stop them from making such a case? Surely if anything it'll just be a bit less accurate due to the way it works. It doesn't have to be touching the screen at all for it to register a touch and you can make it more or less sensitive too.
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Because if the case is water tight and the spen is stored in the phone.....how do you get the spen out?
They don't want to find a way and they refuse to make a case if you can't remove and use the spen while using the case even though probably 99%
Of note 2 users wouldnt care and just want a stinking waterproof case!
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I agree, I would sacrifice the use of an spen if such a case was needed. I wish these companies could understand that... Just seal the damn spen in cause if you ever needed a life proof case you're not going to be taking notes.
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Could also have it clip onto an optional holder on the side or something
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I agree. I could do without my SPen for the sake of a waterproof case.
Does anyone have an idea of how large of a demand these companies would need to develop a case for this? There's millions of Note II's out there. There has to be a good chunk willing to buy a case like this.
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I commented on Siedio's Facebook about the OBEX and their response was because of the Spen functionality loss.

Could we petition this or something? Or a revolution. Yes. I like that idea. We can have slogans and everything.
"Give me waterproof cases, or give me death!"
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Could we petition this or something? Or a revolution. Yes. I like that idea. We can have slogans and everything.
"Give me waterproof cases, or give me death!"
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I'm in!
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Found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300921205658?hlp=false&var=
I've seen this case in this forum before, but I don't recall if it was actually waterproof, shockproof, etc, or not.
The seller has 100% positive feedback, and it ships from Hong Kong.
Sketch? Legit? What are your opinions?

Looks like a reasonable alternative but I wouldn't trust it under water. Also I think it's butt-ugly... However, if I were going out into the wild I would consider that case.
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If you read the feed back most of the folks that left feedback are no longer registered users. Proceed with caution IMO.

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Seidio case info

Well i asked and there is a Seidio case in the works. There is no ETA for it which sucks. Its a active case with a multifunction cover.
I have used their products for a while and im happy with them just hope it comes out soon because i need something.
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seidio cases are pretty good but they usually take much longer time to comeout..
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Well i asked and there is a Seidio case in the works. There is no ETA for it which sucks. Its a active case with a multifunction cover.
I have used their products for a while and im happy with them just hope it comes out soon because i need something.
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I had one of these for my kindle fire and loved it. I'm getting by with a cheap case for my N7 until the Seidio case comes out.
I'll be keeping my eye out for this also. I've had seidio active cases on mine and my wifes nexus s's for over a year and a half now. They are great and have held up well. I like how they feel in the hand with their grippy silicon like material and they give the device great protection.
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Was on their website and they have one case available, without a cover unfortunately.
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They are still not shipping but i saw it. The other one should be the same as the one in the picture but with a cover of course.
Debating if i want to go with the regular active case and a screen protector or the other case.
For those that havent used seidio before. Its kinda like a tpu case. Rubber with a hard plastic shell over it.
I have used them on my phones for a while now and im happy with these cases.
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I love my surface case for my phone. The material they use is perfect. It is grippy for your fingers yet slippery in you pocket.
brizey said:
I love my surface case for my phone. The material they use is perfect. It is grippy for your fingers yet slippery in you pocket.
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Agreed, kind of the case i am looking for, for the nexus 7.
http://www.seidioonline.com/asus-google-nexus-7-active-case-black-p/bd2-csk3asn7-bk.htm
Pics of the other case are up. I like it. Im getting it. The best case to date in my opinion.. Still coming soon but shouldnt be long now
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A 'Surface' would be smaller, but it looks good. First to market will get my money. Otterbox is going to lose out it seems.
RF
I tried otterbox with my phone and i didn't like it. I sometimes need to take the case off and that is a pain with otterbox
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When I asked them they said there aren't current plans to release a Surface case for the N7, just an Active case.
Mayonesa said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/asus-google-nexus-7-active-case-black-p/bd2-csk3asn7-bk.htm
Pics of the other case are up. I like it. Im getting it. The best case to date in my opinion.. Still coming soon but shouldnt be long now
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Hi there! Did you end up getting the case? If so, how do you like it? Did you get the model with the cover? If so how bulky does the unit become with the cover attached? (Either on the front or back).
It looks like there's a recessed section on the cover (to make room for the adjustable stand), but I'm worried that it will add too much bulk to the profile of the N7.
Thanks!
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Its not out yet unfortunately. I am definitely ordering this when it comes out. I have the Gumdrop case now, which is nice but it does not have the same viewing options like this one. I cant wait for this to come out.
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Yeah i have been checking but its still " coming soon" i will be getting the one with the cover. Ill do a review and post pics asap.
Anyone else is welcome to do the same if they get it before me.
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Mayonesa said:
Yeah i have been checking but its still " coming soon" i will be getting the one with the cover. Ill do a review and post pics asap.
Anyone else is welcome to do the same if they get it before me.
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Suppose to be coming out later today, I just called and they said to call back in two hours. Plus they have responded to my facebook post and said blue and black 10/15. Red 10/17.
Just add this to my list of growing cases and money spent.
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Warrior1975 said:
Just add this to my list of growing cases and money spent.
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Ditto lol...I pulled the trigger on a Noeve case, and it was about as expensive as my treegloo, but I cancelled it on the this verge of this case being released this week.
Just ordered mine!!!!!
use Coupon Code: WEB2012
Save 10% on order
kpjimmy said:
Ditto lol...I pulled the trigger on a Noeve case, and it was about as expensive as my treegloo, but I cancelled it on the this verge of this case being released this week.
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Just ordered mine too. I've been waiting awhile for a brand I trusted, thanks Seidio!
I think some of the other more popular case makers missed the boat on the N7.
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Case mate pop available to all.

Thanks to zamha 2157
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I am desperate for the case mate pop case white/grey, (or black version)but I live in England, and it looks like I can't buy it as it is only available at At&t shops, does anyone have this for sale,I can pay through pay pal, or does anyone have any links,
Many thanks if anyone can help me out
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Here is the correct picture
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They r now available on case mates's website..but the color is black/grey & pink/white..have a look..
Thank you so much
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HERE IT IS
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This case must be hard to find. I had a 3 week old one i sold on ebay last week and it went for $41....the case was only $38 in stores. Its a really nice case. Feels really good in the hand. Some people complain about the kickstand but i like it. Heres a thread i started with some pics http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014892
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androidflea said:
HERE IT IS
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What a nice case. Where can i get it online?
Is there a 'case mate smooth' for the note 2?
esco123 said:
Is there a 'case mate smooth' for the note 2?
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http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-2-Cases.asp
Only one way to find out
Not there yet. I've been looking and emailed case mate they said just keep looking. looking thanks
my 2 cents
Hi all,
Just wanted to chime in on this case. The protection is great and the side grips make the feel more solid as opposed to slippery. The extended rubber on the face helps when it is facedown or when it potentially drops so it's not flush against the floor/table. My only beef is that the kickstand rubber part has come loose so i'm not sure how durable that part is, it's not that much of a hassle as I can still manage to prop it up but I'm afraid it will eventually break off.
Most complaints are about the difficulty of getting the kickstand out
P.S. all ports are accessible i.e. stylus, charger, headphones, camera, speaker
Raised power & volume up/down buttons
Whats the matter with case makers these days? Release the case with just 2 colors, one is black the other is white with pink. Its exactly like body glove diamond series... ffs have they ever thought men uses with white case too? Why pink?? Could just use red and that would plays with well with both genders...
Nice looking case but have always had the rubber part warp on every case I had. Evo 4g, evo 3d, and the skyrocket. I ended up using the speck case for my note 2. Even if anything happens to it I can exchange it for free at the att store.
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Just received mine, it is really good
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Really hope they make a tough case, they responded to me on FB amd said theyre unsure, and are having manufacturing issues
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My note 2 aluminum case

have you noticed any affect on your reception using this case? it looks pretty sweet! how about weight, does it add much to the phone?
I would like to know too...
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Damn that's sexy!! Too bad I have to wait for restock on 10th jan and thats gonna be like a month after that for the case to arrive... would love to see some review or comparison of signals with and without the case on
is this the case that changes it to a wannabe iphone?
Where can it be purchased and what's the price?
That video was retarded long and unnecessary! But I'm not going to front I liked how it looked. Anybody has a link to purchase it?
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Martux76 said:
Where can it be purchased and what's the price?
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http://www.offerany.com/p-166164775...se-N7102-N719-Otterbox-Metal-Cover-Frame.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2062130
I wish there was an actual verbal review. Maybe to describe the quality of the materials and such. And of course to let us know about the possible signal problem. Too bad that it doesn't do nfc bring such an expensive case
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Looks pretty cool, not my style though.
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Lol looks cool. I think it's offered in black too. It's the same case where people day it make the GN2 look like and iphone.
But for $42 plus shipping.... Gtfo lol
Um, I give it a week before the brushed aluminum is a scratch fest, plus, drop it once and your pretty $50 case has a big nasty dent.
Imma need another steel case for that aluminum case
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Oh wow :what:
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
This case looks like a beast
Swype'd from Stock N7105 SGNote 2
It's too expensive
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The OP should put an apple sticker on the back and tell all the apple-fans that it is the new iPhone 6. Then say, "But please don't tell anyone else. I only told you, 'cause I trust and like you."
I do want the blue one in a bad way but I don't think NFC will work through this.
Can't see buying a case where I am more nervous about scratching the case than the phone.
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Qmadix Groove Case

Anyone tried this case, any good? Protect well?
Thanks
Nope
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majorbgss said:
Nope
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Nope as in "Nope, haven't tried it" or "Nope, isn't any good"????
mr mystery said:
Nope as in "Nope, haven't tried it" or "Nope, isn't any good"????
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My thoughts exactly
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I've used Qmadix for my older Droid line ups and liked them.
I was looking forward to getting one for my Note 2 but the styling was a 180 degree turn.
Having said that, the product did a good job protecting my Droid 3 so the build is most likely there for the product offered for the Note 2. I just don't like the look of them on this go around.
Thanks for the reply, I picked one up cheap. Should be here any day now. Good to know protection is there.
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How much is "cheap"? They don't sell them on Amazon, only seems to be directly from the store for $35. Once you get it, can you please post the picture of the front/back and comment on how slippery back of the case is and if there any lip? Really hard to judge by looking at pictures on their website.
vectron said:
How much is "cheap"? They don't sell them on Amazon, only seems to be directly from the store for $35. Once you get it, can you please post the picture of the front/back and comment on how slippery back of the case is and if there any lip? Really hard to judge by looking at pictures on their website.
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Got for $19 at shop.androidcentral.com it was one of their daily deals. Ill post up pics and mini review when it comes Tuesday.
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mr mystery said:
Got for $19 at shop.androidcentral.com it was one of their daily deals. Ill post up pics and mini review when it comes Tuesday.
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Sounds like a good deal, considering it's back to $29 at shopandroid. They also have a very short video of the case. Outer shell looks kind of shiny and front lip hardly noticeable; don't want to jump into any conclusion so let's just wait for your review.
... ps: one of the reviews does state case is very slippery and side grips are not good, as I suspected by looking at it
I tried and it's nice...
I got this one a while back when I got my note and its decent but I dont like the feel of the back. It either feels slick or sticky.
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Waterproof case

Just like luquipel if we make our voices heard we will get a nice waterproof case. Honestly to me does not matter who makes it as long as we can have options to a nice waterproof case.I am sure the market is there if not will be soon with the way they keep marketing this phone
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That would be awesome something like life proof would be great
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Im all for this, would quite like a waterproof case! Lifeproof would be great!
Let's do this
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weenerdog3443 said:
Just like luquipel if we make our voices heard we will get a nice waterproof case. Honestly to me does not matter who makes it as long as we can have options to a nice waterproof case.I am sure the market is there if not will be soon with the way they keep marketing this phone
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Is luquipel a case?
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CrazzyBoy265 said:
Is luquipel a case?
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No, liquepel you mail your phone and they coat the out and in with a waterproof coating.
In my lime of business, climbing towers, for me it has to have a solid case and the waterproof.
I have already sent letters to fireproof and incepio, hopefully with enough we can get one.
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We should choose a couple of companies to bombard with emails and try getting as many people as possible to request this!
ldorbin said:
We should choose a couple of companies to bombard with emails and try getting as many people as possible to request this!
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I'm down just tell me the company since i don't really know anything about cases
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I will help with this too.
I am in need of a nice water/life proof case for my G2
that would be great. im also looking for a waterproof case
Sorry to bring this back to the top.
Im looking for a waterproof case. I searched Amazon and some other retailers who made a waterproof case for different phones and so far no luck.
Has anyone found one for the G2?
I just remembered a company that makes waterproof skins for certain devices. iOttie .. They make one for the SGS4 and I think that might be the same size as the LG G2 and it might work.
Then just place it in a rugged case. Boom!
I'd be interested in a waterproof case too. Can we maybe do more emailing to get it done?
Why don't we send it emails to Seidio for am Obex case for all of our G2s
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Red Pepper Case also makes waterproof cases..

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