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Anyone interested in case reviews?

Hey,
I usually post in the Nexus S forum, where I review cases (done quite a few now) - I picked up a tab last week and was just wondering if anyone would be interested in me posting reviews here as well. I usually allow people to suggest cases as well!
Just seeing if enough people are interested since tab isn't that new.
Thanks!
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Yes I am, because I'm looking for a new case for my Tab

Ef-c980nbecstd
I have this case except for one thing, mine has a flap to cover the front as well.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...=X&ei=zjrKTZa5J8rZ0QGq3ZznBw&ved=0CE0Q8wIwCA#
model number is different, mine in EF-C980NBECSTD, which, when I google it, gives back no results. ..... now it does! http://www.spotit.com.au/buy/80133_GALAXY_TAB___KEYBOARD_DOCK_EF_C980NBECSTD.aspx
mine is also made is korea, better than china, my opinion.

Yes, I've been on the look out for a case with a keyboard as well.
Could you review this one please?
Most of the customer reviews are giving it a one star which is very harsh I don't like the other similar one as much, it relies on a magnetic flap to prop it up. Doesn't look as good

FC1032 said:
Yes, I've been on the look out for a case with a keyboard as well.
Could you review this one please?
Most of the customer reviews are giving it a one star which is very harsh I don't like the other similar one as much, it relies on a magnetic flap to prop it up. Doesn't look as good
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To be fair, it only got one review.

I'm trying to find some for the Zenu case, They are pretty expensive and the only Youtube review is in Spanish. You can find them on Ebay and Amazon, there is several options on color and material too.

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To be fair, it only got one review.
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Yea, but what i meant were, other products with this case (you know those case + screen protector combos etc...) also got 1 star

Thanks for the help guys.

Are there no waterproof rugged case for the note 2?

I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find a waterproof & rugged case for the note 2. the Otterbox defender seems to be the closest thing to what I want but it's not waterproof/water resistant. My main purpose for the case is to use the note 2 as a handheld GPS device when I go on hiking/backpacking.
Does anyone know if there is such a case exist or anything similar coming into market?

Start harassing Seidio to make a note 2 version of their OBEX case that they are releasing for iPhone5. This case seems to be close to the end-all for rugged cases.
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Might email and ask Otterbox as well, they are making a waterproof case for s3, iphone4/5; new series called armor.

coiledwire said:
Start harassing Seidio to make a note 2 version of their OBEX case that they are releasing for iPhone5. This case seems to be close to the end-all for rugged cases.
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I almost bought the S3 because that case was available. Before fishing season starts I hope I have a waterproof case. Even if only 10-15ft (although long duration would be ideal.)
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Would this be of use?
http://www.drycase.com/waterproof_S...tphones_waterproof_cases_for_Smartphones.html
It's not a waterproof case, per se, but it might be a good option until one becomes available on the market.
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oh well, I guess there is no such case atm. I'm just going to wait then. if it's really needed, I'll just get the Defender with some plastic food wrap. I really just need it to be splash/rain proof, not planning to swim with it and such...
cdnmaplechick, yea I've seen it and it seems to be nothing more than just a plastic bag and offer no protection at all. While ideally I want the case to be waterproof, ruggedness is still more important than waterproof.

shinew said:
oh well, I guess there is no such case atm. I'm just going to wait then. if it's really needed, I'll just get the Defender with some plastic food wrap. I really just need it to be splash/rain proof, not planning to swim with it and such...
cdnmaplechick, yea I've seen it and it seems to be nothing more than just a plastic bag and offer no protection at all. While ideally I want the case to be waterproof, ruggedness is still more important than waterproof.
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Im always envious of the lifeproof cases we have on the two idevices in my house. Id love a waterproof case but it seems like our phone just isnt big enough yet (See what I did there?).
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what about "liquipel?" they coat your phone with a special agent of theirs that protect it from water. google will tell more but its something ive come accrossed just reading tech articles.

If you have the note 2 already use a ziplock bag .... and a bluetooth headset. Isn't the whole point of fishing to be outdoors away from cell phone towers? I bet after fishing season a case should be out. Accessory makers should have cases out sooner since most phones almost always are announced a month or two ahead of time. Im still waiting on seidio extended battery convert case for this phone.

yes but when I am in the outdoors I want to take pictures shoot video txt my group I am with if nearby run gps tracking mapping navigation software. run ramp finder run charts when on the water play pandora or listen to an audio book etc.. etc. etc..
people seem to forget. I don't carry a phone. I carry a powerful portable hand held computer with me and oh by the way it happens to have a phone somewhere in there if i need it
I got this case for my S3
http://dx.com/p/protective-waterproof-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-black-176052
I will be sure to post pics/review when I get it.
I hope they end up making one for my Note II as well.
as a "go between" till nice stuff comes out I also got this for my Note II
http://dx.com/p/bike-protective-wat...-samsung-galaxy-note-i9220-n7100-black-175949
it says water proof I would take that to mean splash resistant. IE don't go submerging it but if it rains on it or something your "probably" ok.
I hope my Note II fits inside without having to remove it from my cases.

Liquipel is very cool but at almost $100 including shipping & insurance, the price is too high for my occasional need just to add waterproof protection. I only paid $450 for my phone new without contract. Not to mention I need to send in the phone and wait for about week for the turnaround.
Maybe it'll tempt me more if it's available somewhere I can get it done locally in few hours...

shinew said:
Liquipel is very cool but at almost $100 including shipping & insurance, the price is too high for my occasional need just to add waterproof protection. I only paid $450 for my phone new without contract. Not to mention I need to send in the phone and wait for about week for the turnaround.
Maybe it'll tempt me more if it's available somewhere I can get it done locally in few hours...
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Am I missing something or is liquipel not even available for this phone? Also if you look on youtube there are plenty if reviews showing it failing..
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Liquipel is available for Note I, so I just assumed with the note 2 it'll probably also work if I ask them, as I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't be able to coat a very similar phone in terms of physical design. But you're right, it's not officially on their list and it might not even be available for the note 2.

and they won't water proof guarentee ANY level of water protection anymore. leads me to believe they have issues with their process. you don't see them running phones underwater anymore.

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and they won't water proof guarentee ANY level of water protection anymore. leads me to believe they have issues with their process. you don't see them running phones underwater anymore.
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oh really? that's strange.... then what's the point of using the service if they can't even guarantee that? I've only seen the demo at last year's CES and I was pretty impressed by the demo.

shinew said:
oh really? that's strange.... then what's the point of using the service if they can't even guarantee that? I've only seen the demo at last year's CES and I was pretty impressed by the demo.
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Slight peace of mind is suppose. I think they stopped because some people's iphone and such weren't protected and were damaged by water after the treatment. And I know if I had this done to my phone is never hesitate to get it wet im sure many are that way
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LBJM said:
Isn't the whole point of fishing to be outdoors away from cell phone towers?
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For the most part yes. Only use for the phone capabilities is emergencies. But the web/apps can be very helpful for a fly fishing noob.
Just got the hang of the basics late last year.. If the ice wasnt in the way I'd be out there now lol
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shinew said:
oh really? that's strange.... then what's the point of using the service if they can't even guarantee that? I've only seen the demo at last year's CES and I was pretty impressed by the demo.
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thats my point ie whats the point. especially considering how expensive it is.

I would give it a liquipel treatment and then slap on an Otterbox Defender case. Liquipel applies a nanocoating to your device making it water resistant, see here: http://www.liquipel.com/

nerys71 said:
and they won't water proof guarentee ANY level of water protection anymore. leads me to believe they have issues with their process. you don't see them running phones underwater anymore.
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They make cameras that can take pictures under water that are now cheap. With your portable computer (smartphone) becoming more powerful it needs vents in it to let the heat out. There's trade offs when you add a lot of features to a single device that a specialized device doesn't run into.
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uberjon said:
Just got the hang of the basics late last year.. If the ice wasnt in the way I'd be out there now lol
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Funny I'm doing cold weather training so I can get used to being out in the cold and ice.

Good waterproof case for the Note 2

Hi, I am new to this form but not so new to the note. I am an avid sailor and I was wondering if there are any cases for the note 2 that I could take out on the water. See it is a small boat (only 2 person) and I want to be able to listen to music while sailing and if I capsize not worry if my phone will be ruined or worse sink.

imaoreotwe said:
Hi, I am new to this form but not so new to the note. I am an avid sailor and I was wondering if there are any cases for the note 2 that I could take out on the water. See it is a small boat (only 2 person) and I want to be able to listen to music while sailing and if I capsize not worry if my phone will be ruined or worse sink.
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There are a few cases out there. I usually search eBay or AliExpress for them. They can be called water proof or life cases (as the withstand life haha).

iOttie makes waterproof skin, but it's not a case. I'm not aware of any full waterproof case for N2. Manufacturers don't want to make it using access to s-pen as an excuse.

how about a waterproof pouch, just got one for USD 2.50.

You may want to look into waterproofing your device instead of getting a waterproof case
www.liquipel.com
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BigMoeAtrix said:
You may want to look into waterproofing your device instead of getting a waterproof case
www.liquipel.com
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I heard thats not really "that" good. espically if I drop it in the water and it sinks.

imaoreotwe said:
I heard thats not really "that" good. espically if I drop it in the water and it sinks.
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supposedly Liquipel 2.0 is "now 100x more effective than before." but even it that is the case it still doesn't stop your phone filling with water
http://griffindiscount.com/en/griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-cases/22-griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-note-2-waterproof-black-cover.html looks ok

I also finding slim waterproof case (IP57) for Galaxy Note 2 with easy door to micro usb and stylus...:-/

cryingfreeman22 said:
I also finding slim waterproof case (IP57) for Galaxy Note 2 with easy door to micro usb and stylus...:-/
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There is no such thing, unless the phone is built with the feature like the sony xperia Z etc.
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BigMoeAtrix said:
You may want to look into waterproofing your device instead of getting a waterproof case
www.liquipel.com
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liquipel isa no, you will have problems.

Xalies said:
http://griffindiscount.com/en/griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-cases/22-griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-note-2-waterproof-black-cover.html looks ok
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I'd be cautious about that, considering that Griffin haven't actually made any Survivor cases for the Note 2. Its a fake that you can get much cheaper from eBay.

I have an aquapac that I've been using for a few years. Never had any problems.
I bought it for my g2. Its been to water parks and to Hawaii 3 times. Snorkeling, swimming or just floating at Waikiki.
I'm pretty sure the naked n2 fits in the one I have. It's not a problem for me to take the case off to use it in the pouch because it stays around my neck the whole time.
It will be coming with me back to Hawaii in a few weeks!
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Xalies said:
supposedly Liquipel 2.0 is "now 100x more effective than before." but even it that is the case it still doesn't stop your phone filling with water
http://griffindiscount.com/en/griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-cases/22-griffin-survivor-samsung-galaxy-note-2-waterproof-black-cover.html looks ok
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But it's not waterproof.
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Here is the pouch I have purchased yesterday for USD 2.50, it's available in a few colours, triple slide type zip, and folded and sealed with velco.
Just got it so I can use it on my trip to japan in Hakone hot spring area in a few months time.

kms108 said:
Here is the pouch I have purchased yesterday for USD 2.50, it's available in a few colours, triple slide type zip, and folded and sealed with velco.
Just got it so I can use it on my trip to japan in Hakone hot spring area in a few months time.
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Where would I find that case?

TabGuy said:
Where would I find that case?
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you can try ebay.

I've got this. http://www.over-board.co.uk/waterproof-large-phone-case.html
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Everyone is focusing on the waterproofing factor, but the op mention capsizing.... I would certainly be worried about water damage on a boat, but if it goes overboard it will just sink. You need something that will float like a sealbag... I used those in the military and they worked great, but you would have to constantly have to take it in and out of the bag.
My suggestion would be to by a cheap pos mp3 player and speaker set, and leave the phone in your car. Be smart.
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LittleRedDot said:
Everyone is focusing on the waterproofing factor, but the op mention capsizing.... I would certainly be worried about water damage on a boat, but if it goes overboard it will just sink. You need something that will float like a sealbag... I used those in the military and they worked great, but you would have to constantly have to take it in and out of the bag.
My suggestion would be to by a cheap pos mp3 player and speaker set, and leave the phone in your car. Be smart.
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The item I have in post 12, is also available that you can blow some air in and it will float in case it does capsize, I don't have any photo's at the moment, will try to get one.

The Aquapac that I use floats....
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If you're really serious about a waterproof case then the most full-featured one has to be DryCase. I've used DryCase for years and it has somethings that I've not seen in others like:
- A hand pump to pump all the air out of the case. When you do this you are absolutely, positively certain that it's water tight. Very comforting.
- An internal connector to the headphone jack that passes through the case to the outside world. You can plug in your headphone jack to make phone calls or listen to music without having to listen to music through the heavy vinyl.
- An armband. This can be used on your arm or around something in the boat to keep it from going away. It also acts as a floatation device.
- It's totally clear on front and back. No matter where the camera lens is you can take a photo.
It's more expensive than some of the cheap ones here ($24 on Amazon Prim) but if you're under water taking a photo of of fish or the crashing wave do you really want to trust your $700 phone to a cheap Chinese knockoff?
Here's where your can get one.

I just use a large Zip-loc bag.

Is there a way to keep this phone dry?

I work outside and here it rains a lot. Its tempting to buy Sony Z1 or Samsung S4 Active. But damn, its boring phones!!! So is there a way to keep LG G2 dry?
The best would be a case, but if not, what do you recommend?

not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google

bachera said:
not sure while back I read about a company waterproofing phones with a special coating. Maybe worth a google
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Thanks. I did before posting but didn't find anything useful. Still, have ordered it now, seems like a beast of a phone.

I think bachera was referring to something like this:
http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/thi...pany-will-8216waterproof-your-smartphone/9792
Article is a bit old so not sure if the company is still in business & doing this or if there are others doing it as well. Sounds really good, but until I hear of people repeatedly getting great results, I am a little hesitant. Especially since you have to send the phone away for a few days. I think I'd prefer to go for a good case.

More than a few days when I send it from here. Nah a good case would be nice.

The Active is a bit scary to me since ATT will only replace it once for water damage and from what I read its a temporary promotion.

If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?

rymdluo said:
If water resistance is a priority you might want to wait and see if one of waterproof skins that wrap your phone instead of a case do become available for LG G2.
However, your ports wont be usable and low or no sound i presume?
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Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?

You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.

leyvatron said:
You can try this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ
Dont know how well it works.
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It would completely ruin the phone. And it wouldn't last long.

Sckank said:
Hey wait waterproof skins? Sounds very interesting. Got an example?
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Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.

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Google iOttie or WInner waterproof skins, I can't link due to my low post count.
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The Winnergear skin appears to only be available for the SIII, SIV, or iPhone 5.
iOttie is also not available for the G2.

check otterboxs website their launching a new one thats slim. Only not for our phone so maybe if all who wants it asks
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Just a heads up to anyone interested in NeverWet who hasn't used it. In their video they show the guy waterproofing an iPhone... But, if you actually buy it ($20 @ Home Depot/elsewhere) it says (on the packaging) NOT to spray it on electronic devices (which totally contradicts their promotional video). I bought some just for the hell of it and it works (for the most part) but it does leave a nasty residue and tends to flake off as time progresses. Just an FYI.
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Looking for a case I have but can't find anywhere on the internet

I got a case from a friend who can't help me find it because the store that sold them ran out of stock...
It's TLU, flexiable, it has cut outs for everything. It's also not slippery and has the word "Armor" on it's back...

Looks like maybe a Spigen case

Kroniq said:
Looks like maybe a Spigen case
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Of yeah I didn't think to look in the most common company for cases ever...

Was that sarcasm?

Bei60 said:
Of yeah I didn't think to look in the most common company for cases ever...
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Spigen says Spigen on theirs and isn't TPU.
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https://www.amazon.com/Nexus-5X-Case-Diztronic-N5X-FM-BLK-R/dp/B0176S4DMY
Maybe this one?

Just my two cents but I would check the attitude when you post asking for help and someone takes their time to help you even if it's something you've thought of.
Maybe if you posted the name of the store you purchased these in it might give people something to go on. I'm sure you've asked at the store since they may remember the case and where they got it from.

Danish2980 said:
https://www.amazon.com/Nexus-5X-Case-Diztronic-N5X-FM-BLK-R/dp/B0176S4DMY
Maybe this one?
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Nope, mine has holes for the volume buttons.
But thanks
Nnyan said:
Just my two cents but I would check the attitude when you post asking for help and someone takes their time to help you even if it's something you've thought of.
Maybe if you posted the name of the store you purchased these in it might give people something to go on. I'm sure you've asked at the store since they may remember the case and where they got it from.
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It won't help because it's not a brand of some sort, the store is just a stand at the mall that sells cheap phone accessories.

If you want holes for the buttons, Cruzerlite cases have it.
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I live in Karachi, Pakistan. Its almost impossible to find cases, protectors or other accessories for Nexus devices here. I found bunch of online stores selling the covers for 20x more price then international market. I gave up on that. I ordered 2 cases from ali express yesterday. They deliver round the globe and they got some pretty awesome cases and covers for nexus 5x!

Bei60 said:
Of yeah I didn't think to look in the most common company for cases ever...
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OK smartass I hope you never figure out what it is lol