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$11 Ebay 2 piece ruggedized case review

Actually it is 3 piece. The pics from the seller looks like a 2 piece but it is hard rubber, followed by a hard plastic front and back that snaps together. The finish on the rubber is not the smoothest. It looks like I got a used case. The finish on the hard plastic is okay. I check for roughness and sharpness before I snap it on the phone.
As far as protection, probably as well as an Otterbox, Seido or Trident but the fit and finish on the other cases are probably much better. Going to keep it for now since I need the drop protection. Volume and power port switch works well and the phone is VERY WELL protected. Also once you snap the case in, it is almost impossible to remove as you can see by the coin mark and the fingernail mark on the hard plastic. Thickness is about the same as the Casemate toughcase on my Epic 4G touch.
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Pls could you put ebay link :thumbup:
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Thanks for that insightful review. I got the case in yesterday and I ordered it off some seller in Minnesota. I think it's the closest "rugged" case out there for now until otterbox, trident, or ballistic shows up. I can't wait to snap it on my phone when I finally get my pre-order in on friday (assuming Sandy and the new blizzard doesn't affect shipping)

it has a really bad finish :/
it makes your 700$+ phone looks cheap but as you said until something better comes up its a good case
btw from the pictures i can't tell if it covers the notification light or not, any info on that?

Link on ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...493&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=190747766579&
Hell Guardian said:
it has a really bad finish :/
it makes your 700$+ phone looks cheap but as you said until something better comes up its a good case
btw from the pictures i can't tell if it covers the notification light or not, any info on that?
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Notification light is not covered. You are correct, it is a very rugged case with a rugged finish. I have to wash my hand before eating since the case is probably made in China and the finish on the rubber is so "dull".
So far I have tried:
Samsung original flip cover: Not worth the $32 since it doesn't offer much protection. Thin, Sleek, sexy, well made, but no drop protection.
Samsung TPU protective case: Very nice finish, very thin, a tad slippery, but the rubber around the metal bezel is very tough material. Cons, not enough drop protection for front screen.
Poetic thick cover case: Covers the phone well, good drop protection but having that flip cover makes it a bit awkward to take picture.
I just might pull the trigger on that black Seido Active case if they don't have a color one soon. The Trident Aegis looks very nice and covers all the ports but not available for a while. Good price too at $25.
So far, the only accessory that I like is the LG HBS -730 stereo bluetooth headset. Decent bass once it fits in your ears, nicely laid out controls, voice confirmation on connect and disconnect, connects flawlessly each time. I find myself using the play, track controls often when in the car without the need to take my hands off the steering wheel to mess with the phone when playing music. Phone calls sound very clear to me and the reciever. The only cons is limited range for listening to music.

I had this case
dint like it and on the same day when I was taking it off it got broken
I had paid around 1000 Indian Rupee which is around 20$ including shipping
Have you tried taking it off the phone ?
If you ever need to do so , do it with caution as it may damage your phone (the effort of taking it off)

sandeeppathak007 said:
I had this case
dint like it and on the same day when I was taking it off it got broken
I had paid around 1000 Indian Rupee which is around 20$ including shipping
Have you tried taking it off the phone ?
If you ever need to do so , do it with caution as it may damage your phone (the effort of taking it off)
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Yes, and I can confirm that it is a pain in the rear end. Do not attempt this with finger nails because they will break. THIS CASE IS NOT FOR YOU if you like to change case often. It is the hardest case to remove. Just because of that, I would not recommend it. The trick is to use a small flat blade screw driver, not to sharp so that it will pierce thru the hard rubber(pretty tough rubber). See the pictures. You have to pry the bottom cover over where it snaps with the top cover. So stick the screwdriver between the black and red part and pry the red part up and it will detach from the top cover.

Thank you!

I've bought this one, too. Once I attached it to my Note 2, it was well protected. Doesn't look any luxurious, but it does the protective job. Removing the case is a pure nightmare, unfortunately I broke two clips on left side while taking it off. It's still usable, but I won't attach it back again. Wouldn't recommend this case to anyone who will need access the battery, SIM card or memory card.
One more thing. If you're using micro USB charging cradle like I do, it's a no go with this case. It doesn't allow to fit the connector fully. It's fine with the actual micro USB cable, though.
In general, I'd prefer slim solutions likes of 1 piece of TPU (including covering the corners fully) or 2 pieces hard TPU (front and back).

I bought a sedio active , arrived today i like to go with black color n its looking nice on gray note 2
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Just wrapped the back of my official Samsung TPU case!

I received my black Samsung TPU case on Saturday. I'm not a fan of glossy black cases; I had a cheap one with my old Atrix a year ago and it ended up getting scratched and scuffed easily through normal everyday use.
I waxed the back of the Samsung case with carnauba car wax before using it. The back of the case started to show some scratches only after a few days of light usage, and it will only get worse. It was also a fingerprint magnet too as some of you guys already pointed out on the Samsung TPU case thread. I could not put the case down on its back without getting scratched over time.
Since I have OCD when it comes to glossy surfaces with scratches and fingerprints, I decided to order some 3M metallic wrap and wrap the back of the case. I tried to order ones as close to the stock titanium grey color as possible.
Here are the materials I ordered; brushed steel and brushed black metallic:
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I thought brushed steel color looked closer to the stock titanium grey color so I decided to use that instead. The black metallic actually looks darker in person. It took me about 10 minutes to apply and cut.
Here are my results:
So far, I'm loving it! No finger prints! And based on experience with other 3M products I've used in the past, this shouldn't scratch nearly as easily as the original gloss black finish on the case. The only thing that is bugging me a little bit is that it looks too plain; I need to slap on a sticker or something like that.
What do you guys think?

It's beautiful! I'm not familiar with the metallic wrap...is it actually metal or just metal look? Is it a sticker? I guess i could just Google it...
I love how it looks!
Sent from my Awesome Ginormous Note 2

That looks good maybe I should order one and have you do one for me in some 3M Carbon wrap. I live in L. A. too.

planetbeen said:
It's beautiful! I'm not familiar with the metallic wrap...is it actually metal or just metal look? Is it a sticker? I guess i could just Google it...
I love how it looks!
Sent from my Awesome Ginormous Note 2
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It's a sticker and it's just the metal look. The 3M stuff is some high quality stuff. It's used a lot for automobiles.
pablo7 said:
That looks good maybe I should order one and have you do one for me in some 3M Carbon wrap. I live in L. A. too.
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It's actually pretty easy to do. Just apply it on as well as you can by hand, then use a blow dryer to make the material soft and press firmly on the edges so the indents on the edges show up better. Just trace along the edges with an art knife and remove the excess. That's pretty much it.

Very nice job, in deed, and probably going to do it...Since, I cannot find no protection in Hungary, I just used some electrical tape,,yes does not look nice, but, it is protecting the back of the phone

looks good, nice job! I have the same case but have the Seidio surface coming. I did not like the gloss either but it is a surprisingly good TPU case especially for 50% off on the Samsung website.

You can order enough of the 3M Scotchprint 1080 vinyl to cover the back of your phone for $1.99 per sheet + shipping here: http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-Scotchprint-Series-1080-Brushed-p/smpl1080br.htm
This stuff is marketed to apply to the exterior of cars as a substitute for custom painting. It must be pretty durable if it is expected to hold up to normal road hazards. The samples are described as being 4x8 inch and shipping to my address was just $2
Search on key word "sample" and you can order other colors, styles, makes etc. i.e. carbon fiber, several styles of camouflage, solid colors.
It just occurred to me there is a 50/50 chance whether the grain of the brushed surface may be running in the horizontal or vertical direction. If that matters to you you might want to find a source for a larger piece such as this
http://www.amazon.com/3M-1080-Scotc...&sr=1-10&keywords=3M+Scotchprint+1080+brushed

Man very nice work, wish I had such steady hands, lol...

gatorrph said:
You can order enough of the 3M Scotchprint 1080 vinyl to cover the back of your phone for $1.99 per sheet + shipping here: http://www.metrorestyling.com/3M-Scotchprint-Series-1080-Brushed-p/smpl1080br.htm
This stuff is marketed to apply to the exterior of cars as a substitute for custom painting. It must be pretty durable if it is expected to hold up to normal road hazards. The samples are described as being 4x8 inch and shipping to my address was just $2
Search on key word "sample" and you can order other colors, styles, makes etc. i.e. carbon fiber, several styles of camouflage, solid colors.
It just occurred to me there is a 50/50 chance whether the grain of the brushed surface may be running in the horizontal or vertical direction. If that matters to you you might want to find a source for a larger piece such as this
http://www.amazon.com/3M-1080-Scotc...&sr=1-10&keywords=3M+Scotchprint+1080+brushed
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This seems like a great inexpensive source for the material. Personally it would matter to me and I would want the grain to run in the long direction from the top to the bottom of the phone. One of us should give them a call and ask if the samples ship in one orientation or if it's random.

Two Random Flip Cases with Magnets on Ebay [Review]

Just bought these two Flip Cases to try out:
Black Leather Rotating Stand Flip Case
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My Review:
Contents: Plastic Case box; Flip Case; x1 included Screen Protector
Build Quality: Synthetic leather, flexible with a nice texture feel to it. The magnet on the flap is nice due to it's length it stays in position when you close the case. There is a hard shell casing for the phone that you would just slide the GN2 right in. The screen protector on the other hand is a simple cheap build quality item I would suggest something better, it however covers about 90% of the surface and leave's a few centimeters of spacing at the edges.
The padding itself in the inside feel's cheap it can get dirty; it uses the same type of cloth as you would find in a glasses case.
3.5/5
Fit: Nice a slim fit, if you stacked two credits cards on each other that's the thickness around the case. Phone fits nice not bulky it just fits very well. Slides in a pocket with ease and stay's put and easy to take out.
5/5
S-Pen Access: Very hard to take out unless you have nails, if you don't use the S-Pen often this won't be much of an issue.
2.5/5
Protection: Good overall protection, on the negative side the top and bottom edges of the phone is exposed however the hard casing that fits the phone provides protection at the corners. The magnet also stays in place due to it's length it doesn't pop the phone case open so easily in my pocket (it fits in my pocket as well) and stays put.
3/5
Overall Opinion: This case is quite nice for it's price tag $9;
4/5
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Black Dolce Matrix Pouch Case Cover Stand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-DOLCE-MATRIX-POUCH-CASE-COVER-STAND-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-2-N7100-ACCESSORY-/330825025753?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4d06b548d9&_uhb=1
Contents: Plastic Wrapped Case; Flip Case
Build Quality: Hard plastic casing, interior has a silky texture for protection from scratches to the screen. The front cover & flap is a little flimsy and hard to align to the magnet to close the case. Magnet is not too strong but wish it would be bigger for more accurate magnetic case closing like the Black Leather case above.
2/5
Fit: Very slim fit to the phone and barely add's much thickness. Front cover sticks out a bit when closed at the magnet end. Having the phone in stand formation the grip on the sily interior holds the phone up by friction.
4/5
S-Pen Access: Very hard to take out unless you have nails, if you don't use the S-Pen often this won't be much of an issue.
2.5/5
Protection: Decent protection, unlike the Black Leather casing there is more cover area for the bumper's on the top and bottom of the phone. Front cover easily opens due to weak magnet so it won't do too well for a fall. This case is more for scratch protection while storing away via pocket/bag.
2.5/5
Overall Opinion: For $14.95 it's not worth it at that price point, the Black Leather at $8.95 has a much better build. However if your looking for a simple case to protect the screen during storage this would be for you.
2.5/5
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They should be coming in by the end of the week I'll be posting a review about these once I try them out!

First one looks like original Note, although their title says Note 2. I would double check with a seller to be sure its not a typo.

vectron said:
First one looks like original Note, although their title says Note 2. I would double check with a seller to be sure its not a typo.
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I confirmed with the seller that it is indeed for the Note 2, but I will know for sure once I get my hands on em

PuppetSin said:
I confirmed with the seller that it is indeed for the Note 2, but I will know for sure once I get my hands on em
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It looks like I have the second one but without the fancy print. I like the case very much. It's good protection without adding a lot of bulk.
One drawback though, it is very difficult to get the pen out of the Note while using this case. But I don't use the pen anyway so for me it is not a big problem.

Just got the first case in the mail, updated my review on it via OP.

PuppetSin said:
Just got the first case in the mail, updated my review on it via OP.
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Don't mean to double post just adding that I have received the last case and put up my review, I hope you guy's find it useful if your looking for something cheap on ebay.

OB P970 Protective Case Review 2: Fishbone Cover by MyBat

Fishbone Cover from MyBat:
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Available from Amazon.com (search words: fishbone phone protector marquee)
Price: About $6 US ($3 + $3 Shipping)
Materials: Black silicone cover with hard plastic wrap-around insert. Insert comes in multiple colors/graphics.
Pros:
Compact
Secure around phone
Great fit
Multiple colors/graphics options
Rounded-edges design for easy carry
Price
Cons:
None
This cover, while marketed as an LG LS855 (Marquee) case, fits the Optimus Black/P970 perfectly.
The Fishbone cover, although my second LG P970 case/cover, was my first foray into cases for Android phones. It served me well on a Samsung Galaxy Precedent. My young daughter's borrowing the phone (dumb idea) for photos resulted in it being launched across a room; the phone quickly came to a stop that I heard from an adjacent room. Upon inspection, the only damage to the phone was to the case; one of the hard plastic fingers/tabs broke off. The case, while damaged, was still functional. It was well-worth the $6 investment, and I felt no anger about spending $6 for a new cover.
The well-finished cover consists of two parts: a black silicone case that slides over the back and sides of the phone and a hard plastic "backbone" that wraps around and fits into molded recesses in the silicone. This hard plastic piece has fingers extending from a central section; the overall appearance of the piece looks like a spine with a ribcage. The cover can be purchased in a multitude of colors and patterns. When assembled on the phone and laid on its back, the case lays flat and evenly on a level surface.
There are lightly-raised projections on the silicone cover over the power, "G", volume-up, and volume-down buttons. These projections are readily found during operation, yet are fairly low in profile; the projections don't snag in a holster nor inadvertently get activated. There are the standard opening in the cover for the camera, speaker, charger, microphones, and headphones. Some cases have port covers on the openings; this case has none. I never missed not having port covers.
The silicone portion has a thick, raised-ridge around the face of the phone. This ridge helps protect the glass face from scratches when holstering and laying face-down on a surface. Despite a mild bevel on the interior of this ridge, it will occasionally get in the way of the outermost keys in portrait view. I will stress that this is a very minor gripe, and the ridge is flexible enough to lightly slide it out of the way with a finger tip. Maybe it's just my fat fingers.
This cover has been my primary phone cover for nine months and has been pulled out of and put in a leather case many times on a daily basis. The cover fits the case well and the plastic backbone locks everything in place. The back of the case has a rounded contour matching the P970; it feels comfortable in the hand.
I consider the cover's thickness a good balance between protection and carry. For example, the iPhone Otterbox option takes a slim, elegant phone design and makes it boxy and incredibly thick; for the Otterbox, a holster is a must. The Fishbone cover will fit in pockets and the largest holsters. At $6, this is a great value and purchase for any Optimus Black user.
Rating: 5/5 – A solid, durable, and inexpensive phone cover that protects the P970 well.

Pictures?
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For now, I'll just ask folks to do a search on Amazon with the keywords provided. I'm new to the forums and can't post links yet. I was afraid to try pics. I'll see if I can get some images posted in the next couple days.

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For now, I'll just ask folks to do a search on Amazon with the keywords provided. I'm new to the forums and can't post links yet. I was afraid to try pics. I'll see if I can get some images posted in the next couple days.
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TechMatte Multi-Angle Mini Aluminum Stand

http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Mul...id=1389113486&sr=8-1&keywords=techmatte+stand
TechMatte Multi-Angle Mini Aluminum Stand
Manufacturer Description:
Sleek and stylish two-tone colors beautifully compliment all devices, especially the iPad and iPhone models
Durable aluminum structure can hold loads up to 11 pounds
One-touch button and 270 degrees of rotation allow for quick and endless adjustments to the viewing angle
Non-slip, firm grip tabs and liners protect your device and keep it in place while in use
Included Drawstring Travel Tote/Bag is great for storage and keeps the Mini Stand safe from scratches and everyday wear and tear
I know there are some people out there that like to keep their gadgets "naked" or have a slim non-folio case. So a good durable stand is something that would be needed. There are many stands out there and I've trade quite a few of them but this is one of my favorites so far.
Build Quality
First its most made out of aluminum with plastic and rubber. It has a nice matte metal finish to it. It not some cheap thin easily bendable stand. It feels rock solid, has a good weight to it and won't bend under any normal circumstance.
The back "foot" that the stand leans on is made out of plastic. It doesn't raise much concern as its a thick piece of plastic that seems to hold its own.
As you can see there are rubber feet to stop the stand from sliding around when doing hand gestures on the tablet. Also, there are rubber cushions on the front ( where the tablet would lean against) and in the "cup" where the tablet would sit in. It's nice to know that there are cushions and measures taken to prevent unwanted scratches from the stand to the tablet.
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The stand is roughly the size of a wallet when folded up. Here is a picture for size comparison between it, my wallet and my nexus 5.
Functionality
Its small enough to carry around in a bag and light enough where you wouldnt notice it. Also, I know some of us have more than one tablet and one of those tablets might be a ipad. The cup has a u cutout so the user could have easier access to the home button on the front of an ipad.
At the sides, there is a round button that can be pressed to set the angle of the stand. Only the left circle is a button while the circle on the right side isn't.
Here are some shots of the angles that can be used for the stand.
Conclusion
For the price, its a great choice for the people that like to keep their devices "naked".

krash183 said:
http://www.amazon.com/TechMatte-Mul...id=1389113486&sr=8-1&keywords=techmatte+stand
TechMatte Multi-Angle Mini Aluminum Stand
Manufacturer Description:
Sleek and stylish two-tone colors beautifully compliment all devices, especially the iPad and iPhone models
Durable aluminum structure can hold loads up to 11 pounds
One-touch button and 270 degrees of rotation allow for quick and endless adjustments to the viewing angle
Non-slip, firm grip tabs and liners protect your device and keep it in place while in use
Included Drawstring Travel Tote/Bag is great for storage and keeps the Mini Stand safe from scratches and everyday wear and tear
I know there are some people out there that like to keep their gadgets "naked" or have a slim non-folio case. So a good durable stand is something that would be needed. There are many stands out there and I've trade quite a few of them but this is one of my favorites so far.
Build Quality
First its most made out of aluminum with plastic and rubber. It has a nice matte metal finish to it. It not some cheap thin easily bendable stand. It feels rock solid, has a good weight to it and won't bend under any normal circumstance.
The back "foot" that the stand leans on is made out of plastic. It doesn't raise much concern as its a thick piece of plastic that seems to hold its own.
As you can see there are rubber feet to stop the stand from sliding around when doing hand gestures on the tablet. Also, there are rubber cushions on the front ( where the tablet would lean against) and in the "cup" where the tablet would sit in. It's nice to know that there are cushions and measures taken to prevent unwanted scratches from the stand to the tablet.
The stand is roughly the size of a wallet when folded up. Here is a picture for size comparison between it, my wallet and my nexus 5.
Functionality
Its small enough to carry around in a bag and light enough where you wouldnt notice it. Also, I know some of us have more than one tablet and one of those tablets might be a ipad. The cup has a u cutout so the user could have easier access to the home button on the front of an ipad.
At the sides, there is a round button that can be pressed to set the angle of the stand. Only the left circle is a button while the circle on the right side isn't.
Here are some shots of the angles that can be used for the stand.
Conclusion
For the price, its a great choice for the people that like to keep their devices "naked".
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Excellent review. I love the lightness of the device. I also appreciate the 270 degrees of rotation which really helps the viewing angle. The Travel bag is a nice touch.