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thinnest case without a flip cover ?

i have no interest in these flip cover cases. i'm really looking for something similar to the rock case i had for the GS3 but it seems like rock is only making the flip cover cases. can anyone recommend something thin and minimal without the flip cover?
i wonder if you can cut the flip cover off that rock case and it still would work ok?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gray-X-Line...480637?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item51a17a09bd
I just received that case and it seems fine for my needs. Sprint stores also have a minimal case for $25.

I just got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JYR18M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Very thin and lite.

MisterEdF said:
I just got this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009JYR18M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Very thin and lite.
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Nice find.. Does it give it a more grippy feel so that it doesnt feel like your phone will slip out your hand?
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

Rock case without flip cover: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=180998871173
°°°xda premium, Note II N7100°°°

I think Rearth ringke slim case is one of the best, had it on my note 1 and it's awesome,so thin, premium quality and offers good protection, haven't got the note 2 case yet u can see it on their website.
http://www.rearthusa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-slim-case
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I just ordered one of these bumpers: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140872731916
Ken McPherson

isn't this the same thing but for less?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-Soft-Si...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item51a311d52e

I like that bumper....except for the opening in the top corner. :/
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Kawaisa said:
isn't this the same thing but for less?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPU-Soft-Si...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item51a311d52e
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Dang. That item wasn't there 24 hours ago!
I suspect there are going to be a flood of 2nd party Note 2 accessories...
Ken McPherson

Kiahnlliya said:
Rock case without flip cover: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=180998871173
°°°xda premium, Note II N7100°°°
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awesome that is exactly what I'm looking for

Goodm7sn said:
I think Rearth ringke slim case is one of the best, had it on my note 1 and it's awesome,so thin, premium quality and offers good protection, haven't got the note 2 case yet u can see it on their website.
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I pre-ordered this one myself. Have it on my S3 and it is very thin and gives good corner coverage. I would highly recommend the Ringke slim.

Just ordered this in black for when my Note 2 gets here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/IMAK-Cowboy...t=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item19d5c73bdd

Magnum would be jealous -- It doesn't get any thinner. Protection around top and bottom. Maybe not around the screen.
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Magnum would be jealous -- It doesn't get any thinner. Protection around top and bottom. Maybe not around the screen.
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Thanks! Ordered three different colors! Depending on the mood!
http://stores.ebay.com/notjustadeal/Cellphone-Accessory-/_i.html?_nkw=n7100&submit=Search&_fsub=3337089011&_sid=1102279301

MiguelHogue said:
Nice find.. Does it give it a more grippy feel so that it doesnt feel like your phone will slip out your hand?
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
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Not "ultra grippy" but much better than the naked back. It's a flat not shiny finish.

Minion link doesnt work
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MinionOfEckerd said:
Thanks! Ordered three different colors! Depending on the mood!
http://stores.ebay.com/notjustadeal/Cellphone-Accessory-/_i.html?_nkw=n7100&submit=Search&_fsub=3337089011&_sid=1102279301
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This one looks good.. covers corners. Anyone know of an alternative seller? This one doesn't ship to UAE.

energie said:
Minion link doesnt work
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Just worked for me! Try searching for the name of the seller (watermark on photos).

mxl180 said:
Magnum would be jealous -- It doesn't get any thinner. Protection around top and bottom. Maybe not around the screen.
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WOW! Is this a hard case or TPU gel case?

Mercury TPU Jelly Case

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009S40EDM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Galaxy like glitter on it - in a masculine way
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I'm using it on mine too.

I have the white one and it is un-usable. Loose on the sides and loose overall.
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Is there a reason for that exposed corner? just wondering

freecity01 said:
Is there a reason for that exposed corner? just wondering
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it's not... if you look closer that's the reflection of my TV mounted on the wall. Good stuff eh?

freecity01 said:
Is there a reason for that exposed corner? just wondering
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There most definitely is an exposed corner. Shows it right on that Amazon link.
I think it's a nice looking, quality TPU case, but that open corner puts me off.

KB112 said:
There most definitely is an exposed corner. Shows it right on that Amazon link.
I think it's a nice looking, quality TPU case, but that open corner puts me off.
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wow I didn't even noticed!

Yeah it has that exposed side but its a good case. Here is mine (sorry for the flash on the first pic..)
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clovis_ll said:
Yeah it has that exposed side but its a good case. Here is mine (sorry for the flash on the first pic..)
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Glad I didn't get yellow... I kidd!!

Nice 1 there...thinking of getting 1 too..but havent decided on the color..mine is the white version..any suggestions besided white @ black?..thanx for the review..

Here is how blue colour of this case looks on the white phone.
The front and one of the back images are taken with flash which kinda screws up the colour, last picture is how it looks in reality.
Frankly in person this case looks quality premium case. It feels nice in hands. I first got Mercury case for my original Note 1 and since then I was waiting for them to launch it for Note II. They have now become my go to manufacturers for cases for all my phones.

Do you think that white color case would get stained after a few months of use much like other TPU cases? Is there any way to order these without that antenna cut-out on the left side? It offers no scratch/drop protection on that corner.

beware, there are many fakes, if you are getting them from ebay, stay away from sellers from hong kong and china, may be other countries as well.
seller from korea are a safe bet, but cannot be too sure.

I have this case in pink and even though that corner is exposed it is a good case mines is tight and it isn't slippery in my hand.
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Pics of my case
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Kelsey Jones said:
Pics of my case
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lets just say you are lucky, you have a authentic one.:fingers-crossed:

kms108 said:
lets just say you are lucky, you have a authentic one.:fingers-crossed:
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Hope so... I brought it if Amazon they ship from California and I got it in about 3 days. Good customer service too which is always a plus
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Kelsey Jones said:
Hope so... I brought it if Amazon they ship from California and I got it in about 3 days. Good customer service too which is always a plus
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can you show me the under side with the stick, then I can be 100% sure.

I got three of these...light blue, black and white. they look great and fit great. I think they are the nicest looking cases I've had in any of my phones. so yeah, i'm stoked. specially for the light blue. great shade.
if anyone wants pics let me know. I thought of doing a review but then realized this was already up. no sense wasting time.

Arg this thing is so damn slippery. One of the main reasons I got a case was the phone was always slippery (although I tend to be a little more oily than most).
I loved the Incipio Feather on my iPhone. Slightly grippy. I like the protection and have contemplated going to something like the Rearth Slim because I love the slim cases, but would hate to see what happens in a drop. I did drop my iPhone twice while in the feather and the feather took the brunt of the damage, which was great.
Bill

Whats a good otterbox alternative?

I'm going to be doing some field work soon, and want to be able to take my phone with me instead of taking a cheap feature phone like I used to.
Problem is, its going to be dirty, cold dusty and jagged and I need a good rugged case with screen protection, preferably one that won't me back 40-60$ like the otterbox does.
must have features are port covers, a dust resilient screen protector, and a toughened shell/case.
thanks in advance for any help
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Even if you were to go with something other than an OtterBox, for that level of protection I believe you'd still be looking at the ~$50 price range.

Im a field service engineer and let me tell you that my otter commuter saved my phone a few times - from multiple angle drops to dirty fingers. had it on for a week now and it works as advertised. was looking for a cheaper alternative as well but after reading the reviews and watching drop tests videos its the best protection you can get for ~50 bucks.

Drop test for the note 2 commuter? Only seen defender vids. Link? Thanks
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I am also a field service engineer and work with literally tons of abrasive dust. I have a cheap fosmon kickstand cover that I bought on amazon. it was really only a few bucks. I also have on a cheap wet apply screen protector I bought on amazon I think it is the just like glass protector. The case makes the softbuttons hard to use, so you may want to flash a rom with the nexus buttons enabled.

victorlht88 said:
i am using speck candyshell on a daily basis now that i am used to the bulk it adds. Apart from the fact that the back scratches up pretty much easily, I don't have any negative comments about it.
A pretty decent protective shell excluding the front screen protector of the otterbox.
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Highly recommend this case also if you want protection with minimal bulk this is it
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Andrew149 said:
Highly recommend this case also if you want protection with minimal bulk this is it
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Incipio DualPro Shine, has silicone inner layer and hard poly around the corners and back etc. Also raised over the screen, just add your own wet application screen protector.

Casemate told me the Tough case is coming out on Wednesday. Always liked it more than the commuter
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Note_2 said:
Drop test for the note 2 commuter? Only seen defender vids. Link? Thanks
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Okay it isn't for the note 2, but for the Galaxy S3
Best drop test ever!! Love watching this video over and over again :laugh:
http://youtu.be/Pc4MEzq9hHc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221161637630?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648
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$15 free shipping and screen protector. Nice Industrial style.
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I have the commuter case. I believe it is a great case and I highly reccomend it. It cost me around 32 euros and I dont regret it. Most of the times when we look for cheap alternatives we end up spending more money on various cases just to return to our first and more expensive option. And if you want my opinion you dont just but 2 parts of silicon and plastic. You buy the reassurance that whatever happens to your case Otterbox will replace it. And of course you also buy their experience. Just check all these crazy drop tests on youtube.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028655&page=3

Nexus 7 bumper style case?

Is there any cases out there that portray that minimalistic look of a bumper case for the nexus 7? I just want something to protect the rim of the device.
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I can't see it being viable really, since the iPhone is flat sided and the Nexus 7 is, well, not. Also, do you want one for the 4 or the 7? Title says 7, post says 4. Regardless, unless you modify a TPU case, I don't see it happening.

rpr69 said:
I can't see it being viable really, since the iPhone is flat sided and the Nexus 7 is, well, not. Also, do you want one for the 4 or the 7? Title says 7, post says 4. Regardless, unless you modify a TPU case, I don't see it happening.
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Sorry, edited it to say 7. And I was just wondering cause I like the grip in the back and I would hate to cover it with a full case.
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The SGS3's back isn't flat but there are still tons of bumper cases for it...
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iAndropple said:
Sorry, edited it to say 7. And I was just wondering cause I like the grip in the back and I would hate to cover it with a full case.
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my thoughts exactly. Im currently hoping to find a bumper case for the n7 just to cover the edges as you said would hate to cover the back cover!

Grrr, anyone?
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TPU cases are cheap, buy one, and cut the back out.

I have a tpu case with a X design and its great, really nice grip as well.
I don't usually post photos but here you go:
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To show the pattern and thinness: (see third attached photo)
The 'basketbally' pattern gives it a really nice grip and feel, the reflective 'X' is also grippy in a weird way. I don't miss the naked back at all.
I have never uploaded photos on XDA before and this is on the XDA app so I don't know how I will go...
EDIT: BTW, this is just a cheap Chinese eBay generic X design case, there are hundreds of eBay sellers selling these.
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I have an Incipio case on mine. Fits perfectly, keeps your device safe from scratches. Doesn't do much else but looks good and is a good quality piece of plastic. I like it because it actually keeps my thin tablet thin, while still offering some protection unlike other cases which make your thin tablet into thick beast. It also comes with a screen protector so you can save money on that. It's a little under a millimeter thin all around.
http://www.amazon.com/Incipio-Feath...id=1358535542&sr=8-1&keywords=incipio+nexus+7

Pretty much the same as the Insipio but way cheaper are the hoard of cheap Chinese made cases just like those found on eBay for less than 10 bucks even from domestic sellers although the direct from China ones are cheaper yet. Search hard plastic Nexus 7 case to see which ones I mean. Search hard Nexus 7 case to find cheaper ones from a huge list of cases including TPU ones although I find it quite a stretch to call TPU "hard." I have one of these on my HTC Flyer and love it although I never even looked for one for my Nexus since I wanted something over the screen.
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Note II Case with Wallet

I'm looking to get a Note II case that can double as wallet. The one I picked up at Verizon when I got the phone is a bit bulky, and I'm considering getting a new one Does anyone have one they like?

I can't answer your question; but the reason why might interest you.
I couldn't dream of using a case which leaves the corners exposed but I've only found one wallet case with full corner protection, but from the pictures it would be too bulky (the leather protrudes from the side further that the edge covering)
I'll link later if I remember but it's on play.com type note 2 wallet.
If you find a skin but full protection wallet case please pm me!
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NimhOfJoy said:
I'm looking to get a Note II case that can double as wallet. The one I picked up at Verizon when I got the phone is a bit bulky, and I'm considering getting a new one Does anyone have one they like?
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There are plenty over at www.gmarket.kr it seems like that the koreans like wallet case, and they do have the largest range.
I tend to like the forest green brand you can find them at gmarket or ebay.

I've got this sinjimoru sinji pouch from amazon which can attatch to the back of any case or phone basically. Can fit like 4 cards and some cash.. I even got an extra battery and two cards in it once. It was around $10, attaches with a sticky type back, doesn't stretch and I absolutely love it. Have it on the back of my otterbox.
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No the topic of wallet cases. Does anyone know of one that isn't a flip? Just a case with the cards on the back and what not?
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EmptyArea said:
I can't answer your question; but the reason why might interest you.
I couldn't dream of using a case which leaves the corners exposed but I've only found one wallet case with full corner protection, but from the pictures it would be too bulky (the leather protrudes from the side further that the edge covering)
I'll link later if I remember but it's on play.com type note 2 wallet.
If you find a skin but full protection wallet case please pm me!
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Interesting - a lot of the cases on the website look interesting, definitely considering one of the ones that double as a stand. I see your point - just figured that if I have a big phone, I could cut down on the amount of things I have to carry around. The one I have has worked ok so far, but tends to bulge in the middle. Don't know if there are any that solve that problem though.
If anyone is wondering, play.com is buy.com in the US; looks like it has a smaller selection though.

chayes627 said:
No the topic of wallet cases. Does anyone know of one that isn't a flip? Just a case with the cards on the back and what not?
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I dont have one of these, so i cant attest to how good it is, but this looks like what you described: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-SAMSUNG...001689?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257a05f8d9

I've been keeping an eye on this one - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009YZ458U/ref=aw_ls__1?colid=3TN57WJR2M1S9&coliid=IK0RMEBF0FTIL
Makin' my Notes ...

If you google
"ZENUS Note 2 II [COLOR EDGE] Diary Wallet Synthetic Leather Case"
This you will find what you looking for. they are around 40$

Make sure to get one without a magnet in the clasp. Apparently it messes with the spen
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I got the Bear Motion Folio Case
http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-Premium-Samsung-anywhere/dp/B009N5OX2E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360037491&sr=8-1&keywords=bear+motion+note+ii
It's only $12, it's good quality, not real leather of course.
Easily fits two drivers licenses, two credit cards, and a few Disney passes.
Not really a wallet to hold cash, though you could put a few bills folded into it.
It also folds on the back to prop up like a stand.
The phone snaps into a plastic case on the inside, seems to provide meager protection. Corners aren't really protected well.
It also uses a button clasp instead of a magnet, which is good.

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Make sure to get one without a magnet in the clasp. Apparently it messes with the spen
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Hmm, that's interesting cuz the one I have now has a magnet and I haven't had any issues with the S-Pen.

Picked up a zenus case for my wife's note 2 on amazon, just received it today, seems to be very high quality. Holds 3 cards and a small amount of cash.
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I was looking for something like you described but I didn't want the flap that all of these casae have. I just got that shinijimoru thing from Amazon and pit it on a slim case. I'd love to find something a little nicer/slimmer.
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