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Just interested to see what everyone is using. I can't seem to make my mimd up.
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I bought a case for $ 6 @ P Mall covers the back and sides good enough for me.
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i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
Do u thinks they have tpu cases for this phone in the kiosks in the mall. Need something to hold me over until I can get mine from eBay. All they sell at the carrier stores are flip covers for 50 bucks.
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Bought a $3 TPU case off ebay. Thin and protective and looks great.
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I was thinking about one I saw on ebay with a transformers logo on it. Thought I might go super geek and a bit flashy this time. Atleast until the outter box defender comes out.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
Im using the white and grey case mate case from at&t. The reason, I billed it to my company.
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I bought the JKase Premium Quality Samsung Galaxy Note II 2 GT-N7100 Streamline TPU Case Cover - Retail Packaging - Clear from Amazon. It was cheap and I was able to get fast 2 day shipping with Prime. (can't post a link yet since I am new)
This case and my Note 2 will be arriving tomorrow. I hope the case will be enough to hold me over until a better deal comes about on a name brand case. I'll be pairing this with a Spigen screen protector.
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I did the exact same thing and both my case and Note are coming in tomorrow as well! Great minds think alike hahaha
Here's the link
http://www.amazon.com/JKase-Premium...amline/dp/B009W2MTPG/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Got the black Body Glove case from Sprint and love it for it's thin form factor, non-slippery feel, and design.
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Same here. I also have the Proclips mount in my car, meaning I have to take the case off to use it. The Body Glove case comes off and goes back on very easily.
Also bought the body glove one from sprint. Was worried about cases and adding bulk but this seems to be minimal and my phone doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of my hand every time I hold it.
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I went to several Sprint locations, and none of them had the body glove case. I was also hoping to get something with a belt clip.
The only case I found locally in stock for my Note 2 was at the AT&T store and it was a white/grey CaseMate with a built in kickstand I think it cost $38 and did not come with a screen protector. Wish Otterbox made a Commuter style with built in kickstand for the Note 2.
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I bought the Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case. It's slim. adds very little bulk while protecting at the same time and got it off of amazon for 10.99 on sale from 25.00. I added the Spigen SGP Ultra Oloephobic screen protector and it's totally protected. I love them both.......
Have this:
http://www.amazon.com/Cruzerlite-An...6902&sr=1-2&keywords=cruzerlite+galaxy+note+2
Goes really well with the Titanium Gray Note 2.
$5 Ionic Position folio-style case off of Amazon. Offers good protection, looks good, and doesn't have a magnetic closure (huge!).
I just purchased a Seidio Active-like case off of Amazon to use until the Seidio Active combo either comes down in price or shows up at Best Buy for 2/3rds of what it costs now.
I also just returned an Amzer Shellster because it was a piece of crap that broke three days in. Spending $6 to return an item that I'll get $14 back for, after spending $5 initially to have it shipped. Really thrilled about Amzer's customer service policies.
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Is that the case you ordered as well? Seems they took the option for Amazon Prime away on it.
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Yeah, looks like it was a limited time offer..
Scythe024 said:
i think theres another recent thread on this. I hate cases, but love my Samsung TPU case. Super thin, rubber sides, plastic back that looks like factory back. Most people have no idea I have a case on it. Paid $15 for it
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Same here. Paired it with the Spigen UC screen protector which was a PITA to install on such a large screen!
I'm looking for a fairly durable case (just for me clumsily dropping it... I work a computer job so it doesn't need to be bulletproof) with some sort of kickstand and a belt clip. The only 2 I've seen by reputable brands I've seen for this has been the OtterBox Defender (with the holster being the kickstand) and the Seidio Active (with the case having it's own kickstand).
The Otterbox Defender seems overkill for my needs, but my wife has an Otterbox Commuter for her iPhone 5 and I'm super impressed with the build quality. But the Commuter has no kickstand or belt clip. I was curious if anyone has experience with the Seidio Active and how it compares to the OB Commuter and if the kickstand being way off center is an issue in day to day use? Or if there are any other suggestions?
The Active for the Note 2 is getting somewhat dubious reviews based on the inner layer being very loose around the edges. I personally won't use an Otter Box Defender because the interior plastic case, in a perfect display of why hard plastic should never be in direct contact with your phone, scratches up the phone case itself, the built-in screen protector actually traps dust and sand under it (leading to scratches), and the whole thing caused overheating problems with my Skyrocket.
I'm awaiting a Seidio Surface case, but if you look on eBay or Amazon, you'll find cases that are essentially identical to the Seidio active, but $10-12 instead of $40+. On eBay, they're called Rugged cases. On Amazon, they're called Rhino cases.
I looked at the Surface as it also has a kickstand but I'm a little hesitant as it just doesn't seem to provide enough protection. Maybe I'm a little "gun shy" because I dropped my last phone and cracked the screen. That's also the reason I'm hesitant about any of the $10 cases on Amazon or Ebay. Does their protection really compare with something like an Otterbox or Seidio?
i actually ordered an Active that just arrived, but im going to send it back without even trying it. too many reviews about the rubber bring loose has turned me off from it. i have an Ionic case on it now and it seems that it might due until the Trident Aegis comes out. I'm wondering if the Aegis can fit in the Seidio holster? Otherwise I'll continue to pocket it and wait for something else.
I'm not going with the Defender because of the rubber inner peace loosing it's form over time with previous purchases. Ottorbox has had excellent customer service with replacements, but I don't want to go through the hassle.
I have the rugged/rhino case for my note 2.
It's ok, I personally don't like the feel of the rubber, especially compared to otterbox or casemate.
Also the bottom part of it is pretty loose.
It's ok for $8 but I'll be replacing it soon when something else shows I like.
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I have the rugged/rhino case for my note 2.
It's ok, I personally don't like the feel of the rubber, especially compared to otterbox or casemate.
Also the bottom part of it is pretty loose.
It's ok for $8 but I'll be replacing it soon when something else shows I like.
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I too have the Rugged (from eBay) while I wait for Seidio to process my refund of the Active. The holster for the Rugged is mega cheap, and the clip popped off on the first day that I had it last week. I contacted the seller, who actually sent me a whole new case and holster, which is nice, but it is the same POS holster that will break soon. It will do while I wait it out.
Just and FYI, I received and email from Ballistic that their case is now out for order.
http://goballisticcase.us1.list-man...ca226d6a9711a35276&id=f925ddce9e&e=8a6de52b5a
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Just and FYI, I received and email from Ballistic that their case is now out for order.
http://goballisticcase.us1.list-man...ca226d6a9711a35276&id=f925ddce9e&e=8a6de52b5a
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That case looks awesome, but to bad no kickstand.
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I have been useing NFC with the Seidio active case. So its a +. If anyone gets a Ballistics case would love to know if NFC works well with it or not.
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I currently have the Case-Mate tough and don't think it could handle to much. I o ly want to spend around 25, and I can still return my case mate to amazon. Any sughestions would be great.
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How tough? I feel like my otterbox commuter could handle a drop from ear height, but from what I hear, UAG is a better way to go.
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How tough? I feel like my otterbox commuter could handle a drop from ear height, but from what I hear, UAG is a better way to go.
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I have never cared for otterbox, but I was thinking about the UAG just wanted more input. Doesn't need to be super tough just handle a fall if needed.
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People say the UAG has almost the protection of a defender with the size of a commuter. I have no doubt that it could withstand a ear height drop. It's $20 on amazon.
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Here goes a tough case that looks great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39461258
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Here goes a tough case that looks great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39461258
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I had one like this, but I think it was a generic, looked just like it, but it changed colors and looks dirty after about a month of using it.
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Otteebox. Is the way to go. Have dropped my phone plenty of times. Glad I have this case way stronger than UAG. Uag does look nicer but I prefer having my phone WEELLLLL protected im sure u do to. Don't just wanr a case because it looks good. Want a case that will protect your phone from a fall.
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I have both the commuter and defender cases from Otterbox. Both offer solid protection the defender I like more because of the built in screen protector. Keep in mind that the UAG cases don't offer port covers for the headphone jack and USB port which was a selling point for myself. Another key selling point was the customer service. Can't say anything though about UAG because I haven't bought their case nor dealt with their customer service. When I contacted Otterbox about an issue regarding the commuter cases they sent me a free warranty replacement as well as the defender case free of charge.
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Do your homework before you buy. Customer support is important, and a big company like Otterbox has a great one based on the fact they are in every service provider store as well as every Best Buy. But the truth of the matter - they rushed with Note 2 design and FAILED to deliver with Defender. And because they are king-of-the-hill-Otterbox, they didn't even want to admit how poorly they executed design of that screen protector. Read hundreds of posts in XDA or AF, and read all Amazon review comments. EVERYBODY complains about screen protector not being flush with a Note 2 screen, thus being concaved up and leaving a gap in between making it feel like you are using $50 resistive touch screen device. Yes, I bought one from Verizon store, couldn't believe my eyes, called Otterbox and they pretended on the phone like have no idea what I'm talking about, sent me an email with case# to reply back with "pictures" so they can send me a replacement. I went back to Verizon store, and went through every Defender they had in stock - all the same problem with a screen protector. Turned on-line to read everybody having this problem and simply just popping out the plastic screen as soon as they buy it. Why would I want to buy $60 (MSRP price) case to destroy it in order to make it work for me? Furthermore, because of that concave up screen, it creates a suction effect through cutout holes in that screen protector, sucking in more dust that will require you taking case apart periodically to clean it up. Do you think those inner plastic case latches will last that long, with constant taking apart? Oh, and that plastic screen protector was awful with s-pen - leaving marks all over the place. And if you remove plastic screen protector - your inner plastic case fitting is not rigid anymore (read about people suggesting to put a tape inside). Port cover-plugs are great in dust environment, but when you are using your phone as GPS in the car and need it to be plugged in - it will become a huge nuisance, not to mention pressure that micro-usb port cover puts on the connector, in both Defender and Commuter. And with Commuter, I personally found back of the case to be slippery and no grip with a surface when you place it on the smooth table top.
If you read testimonials of people who own UAG and dropped their case numerous times, they walk away without a scratch. UAG design is rugged tough and you get a convenience of a molded single piece case where you don't have to take layers off to get to your battery. If you need a super-duper drop protection case, go with CONVERT which offer multiple layers of protection, all the port coverage INCLUDING camera, has a great kickstand, can be stripped down to SURFACE if you don't need all this extra rugged coverage, and has one of the BEST holsters with a locking spring-loaded latch. Just need to invest in a good regular screen protector, like iSmooth which I also highly recommend (3H hardness, easy install with no bubbles, perfect edge adhesion).
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking Otterbox down. Its a great company with a great reputation and TONS of sales. That's how they can afford to have such a great support staff and offer warranty replacement and freebies without breaking their bank. They obviously built their reputation of a quality product delivered for all these other phone models, and have a decent iPhone base support. BUT, with Note 2 they rushed to deliver it to the market, and totally ignored all the negative comments. And this is not just my humble opinion. It's everywhere you read about their Note 2 cases. I tried Commuter a couple of times in Sprint store, and walked away. Bought Defender from Verizon store, exchanged it, and then returned a few days later...
three excellent cases for the delightfully successful Galaxy S2 that will keep your precious safe and sound. Whichever you pick – the dual-layer Case-Mate Tough, the feature-filled Otterbox Commuter or the stylish SGP Ultra Capsule – you can be sure that your smartphone is secure.
So the Otterbox Defender looks like overkill, is the Siedio Active the N7 case most similar to the OB Commuter series? Is there anything else along these lines, that will offer more protection than a slim tpu/silicone backing but not so thick as the Defender?
Thanks...
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The only thing that put me off the Defender for the N7 was the price, I bought the Seido Active and it really is excellent. That said I got a Defender for my phone because it was cheaper and I'd read bad reports about the active holster clip on the Seido for phones.
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The only thing that put me off the Defender for the N7 was the price, I bought the Seido Active and it really is excellent. That said I got a Defender for my phone because it was cheaper and I'd read bad reports about the active holster clip on the Seido for phones.
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Thx. I am leaning towards Seidio. But with gen2 N7 coming in July, do I want to spend even $35 more on a case that I'll be using only for May and June? A lot of cases work for WiFi and not 3g of current N7, so I'd be surprised if those same cases fit the Gen2.
Other thing is before my last N7 shattered and I decided I needed a shell case, I already had this nice $40 Rickshaw custom sleeve in the mail. So I might just get a $10 Amzer or KaysCase TPU which I think will fit in the sleeve.
And then maybe a Seidio or Otterbox for the Gen2 Nexus...
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Update, got the Seidio Active w/ Cover, love it. Otterbox Defender would have been too large for me, but I actually like the form factor w/ the Seidio installed.
Doesn't add *too* much bulk, it's abt 3/4" - 20mm thick with the case, but it's not noticeably too much wider, still comfortable to hold in one hand, avg sized hands anyway. And most importantly it gives the N7 a much sturdier feel, so I can have peace of mind when out and about.
I like the design, got the Royal Blue skeleton. Quality build and materials, not cheap-looking like some of the TPU cases, but still affordable at $35 (for the black)-$45 from Amazon w/ free prime shipping. Easy to install. Cutouts are good.
And the kickstand is pretty awesome. I like how the cover can snap on the back, in case maybe you're in a rush and don't have time to put it in your bag.
Very happy with this case. I hope it fits the gen2 N7, but if form factor changes I'd buy a new one anyway.
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I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:
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I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:
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I have used Spigen, UAG and currently Incipio dual pro but i have not faced any problem like Otterbox (rubber getting mushy and swollen) so maybe you can try another case. :good: otterbox is way overpriced imo.
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I have used Spigen, UAG and currently Incipio dual pro but i have not faced any problem like Otterbox (rubber getting mushy and swollen) so maybe you can try another case. :good: otterbox is way overpriced imo.
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I can't find another case I like as well, as for overprice they're under $25 on ebay. When this one dies I won't buy another Otterbox but I'll miss it and all the things it can do!
I use the belt holster daily, I use the kickstand nightly as my phone is my bedside clock and my phone is unmarked, no nicks, no dings, no scratches but it's hit the concrete from over 6 feet up several times, I don't know if another case can do that?
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I purchased an Otterbox Defender case for my HTC M8 in April of 2014 and after a couple of months the rubber had turned mushy and swollen to a point that it no longer fit so, off to the VZW store for Otterbox Defender 2 which broke the retaining clip for the holster after a month or so, off to VZW for Otterbox Defender 3 which also broke the retaining clip and also suffered mushy rubber which resulted in my getting Otterbox Defender 4 today.
The warranty ends next month, if it'll last that long.....
I cannot recommend this case, there are MAJOR design flaws!
The concept is perfect for me, wish the execution was better. :crying:
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Today I received Otterbox Defender Case FIVE! The rubber on case 4 turned to mush. They're pretty cheap on Ebay so I went that route. Next time it'll be a different case, I'm about done with Otterbox...
How the hell does it turn to mush? Are you leaving it out in the sun or microwaving it?
I have had defenders for my galaxy nexus, galaxy note 2, galaxy tab 2 10.1, and an iPhone 4s over the years.
I don't have one for my m8 (way better phone than all the Samsung's listed above) yet.
The soft cover turns to a mushy spongy soft stuff and swells up so it no longer fits around the hard shell after a few months of normal use.
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The soft cover turns to a mushy spongy soft stuff after a few months of normal use.
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did you ever use the cases with a glass screen protector already on the phone?
I found a blue defender on ebay for $41 CAD after shipping and conversion from US funds.
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did you ever use the cases with a glass screen protector already on the phone?
I found a blue defender on ebay for $41 CAD after shipping and conversion from US funds.
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No.
I paid $16.95 USD with free shipping for the black one I just got from Ebay.
xs11e said:
Today I received Otterbox Defender Case FIVE! The rubber on case 4 turned to mush. They're pretty cheap on Ebay so I went that route. Next time it'll be a different case, I'm about done with Otterbox...
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Today we welcome Otterbox Defender case SIX!
The retaining tab snapped off the belt holder again, the rubber seems to be fine so far.
I'm using the holder from case number 4.
When it breaks or when the rubber turns to mush I'll be done with Otterbox, I already have another cheap case, it doesn't protect as well but neither does is break or disintegrate every few weeks...
Again, can't recommend this case to anyone, but as always, YMMV.
I had my usb charging port go out twice after using otterboxes religously. I called customer service and i explained my problem and my concern that the rubber flap is constantly putting pressure on the usb. She connected me to a manager and he happily asked what he could do to remedy the situation. I asked if any of the m8 cases did not have the usb flap. He said yes, and asked which color i would like. (Free) He also mentioned if something happened while using semetry case he would allow me to call and replace it with a different model of case (free). Sure my commuter case cost more then the semetry case, but this case has protected my phone just fine, and my usb hasnt went out.
Tldr- overpriced but excellent customer service.
on my defender the silicone started to peel away from the inner case, the charging flap started to tear, and the screen protector never fitted right leaving a gap and making it feel mushy, i know they used to be like the gold standard tough case, but they just aren't worth what otterbox charges, but fortunately the otterbox commuter i swapped to has been a lot better and feels much better quality, but i doubt i'll ever get another otterbox case i'd probably stay with spigen or UAG.