For those of us who don't need / want a heavy, thick leather cover to protect the Galaxy Tab, there's a cheap alternative: so far I'm thoroughly impressed with the silicon skin I purchased from eBay, it adds grip, provides essential protection to the hard plastic case, and doesn't interfere with the tablet orientation and accessories (and adds virtually no bulk to the form factor).
As for a screen protector...well, I feel it is totally unnecessary due to the modern strong glass material used nowadays, at best it adds a visible layer that compromises the viewing angles (perhaps less so with the more expensive types, I don't know...).
Oh, and I kept the factory-fitted plastic sheet at the back of the tablet, as it definitely serves a purpose I would have inadvertently scratched the tablet's body a few times if it wasn't for this protective layer (before I purchased the silicon skin). I left it on because I sometimes remove the silicon skin, so it remains a useful feature.
A few more pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157625363304896/
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Which one is that off ebay, theres like thousands.
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Which one is that off ebay, theres like thousands.
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Mine is totally smooth at the back. The other model shown in another discussion thread has curved areas of grippy silicon at the back, easy to see on the photos.
More importantly, check that the silicon "lips" at the front only just wrap the edges of the device, you don't want them to come too far onto the glass surface, as it's better to have access to the surrounding display surface for touch/swipe gestures and thumb grab.
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Hi,
alot of you guys are asking about cases for the Nexus S and for an Otterbox alternative, here it is. So after a week of usage with my Convert, it's now time for a small review.
Basically, the Convert is Seidio Surface Case with a bigger/rugged Seidio Active on top of it. Here's what's inside the package
- Seidio Surface Case
- Silicon Skin
- Skeleton Protection
- Holster
- Screen Protector
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First, here's some pictures of the Surface Case. Ideal for everyday use. Small form factor and perfect for a pocket. NOTE: The Surface does NOT fit in the Convert Holster, so you'll have to buy a second holster if you need one.
And some pictures with the added protection (silicon skin and the skeleton protection). All the ports/camera lens and flash/controls are protected.
Some more pictures with the holster. The pictures are not showing it, but there's a lock on the top clip to avoid accidental drops.
So here is my final thought on the case. This case is perfect for people who work on the contruction or things like that. The extra protection is AMAZING. But for a person like me who don't need this extra protection on a regular basis, the size becomes an issue (in my opinion). So I bought the extra holster for the Surface case for my everyday use and when I go to the cottage/fishing/mounting biking I put the extra layer for more protection. The thing I like the most about this case is the versatility. Need a classy/small/convenient case use the surface and when you need more protection you put the hole package.
Feel free to ask questions!!
Damn. Heavy duty indeed. Try taking a picture with the phone with at least that silicone case on. I had the Amzer silicone case and the silicone in between the flash and the lens screwed up pictures. Kinda curious if it's the same here since it has a similar design.
The problem with the current line of Note 2 cases as of today is that they are either very thin or very thick. I was after a case that gave total protection... while retaining compatibility with the current wireless charging mods, but after an exhaustive search, I found nothing !
I have the Rock flip case which is nice but does not protect the top and bottom of the Note 2 and does not work with wireless charging, also have the "real thing" Samsung TPU case but does not have a flip cover and is very slippery, even though it is not wet! Also have some of those very cheap and thin cases, and finally took delivery of a plastic bumper case.
The product I have is a combination of the thin case and the plastic bumper case. I just cut the sides of the thin case, slotted the remaining part onto the bumper case and ......
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I had to sand the back of the thin plastic though as it was slippery..... brushed effetc as Samsung calls it:
Only drawback of this case is it does not protect the top right corner of the note, and of course no flipper !!!
The lip of the bumper case feels like silicon/rubber but it does not easily slip off. I am quite satisfied with this case and I think I will keep using it until I find what I want in the near future...
I've been wanting a nexus 4 like bumper case for our phone. However they all have that antennae cutout. I like what you did with the back of it
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After musing over the various cases available for the G2, I finally settled for the Body Glove DropSuit phone case. Ordered mine over eBay and after using it for a bit - here's my brief review. The case feels like hard rubber and is odorless. The black on black really gives my G2 a sleek-cool-edgy look, which was what I was looking for.
The front of the case is only slightly raised without covering the phone's bezel so as to maintain the G2's gorgeous screen area. It allows me to place the phone face down without resting on the screen.
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The Body Glove case fits snugly and doesn't add too much weight or bulk considering the protection it offers. If you're one who likes to use the phone with one hand - like me - the case bumper's provides a great grippy feel.
The case gave some decent protection when I accidentally knocked my phone to the hard tiles from my workstation. I think the corner bumpers really helped cushion the impact. Overall, for the price I paid, its really a great value product.
This is my favorite case. I buy it for every phone I get. I'm dying on the inside because they are not making this for the Verizon version
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How does the Body Glove Dropsuit's weight compare to that of the TPU cases (e.g. Diztronic, TUDIA)?
Thanks
with this case phone looks is realy ugly))
Melko KUBALT Double Layer Pro Case
Polycarbonate plus Silicon
Just got the case. It feels good and sturdy. Surprising slim. I think it will protect my phone well. I love the look, it goes beautifully with my LG G4. The case is sturdy, fits like a glove, never loosens up or becomes all crappy looking. The texture on the back is very grippy but not abrasive.
I used this with a tempered glass screen protector and the fit is very nice. And most importantly its wireless qi charging compatible. Its charging nicely on my LG WCD-100.
Installation: lt easy to install and remove.
Grip or Feel:* Its has nice polycarbonate material touch and very grippy.
Protections: Double layer protection. Made of durable & advanced material. Help to prevent scratches. It comes with screen protector.
Appearance:
Stylish finishing,making this case look more beautiful. Many colors combination to choose from.
http://www.melkco.com/scripts/main/viewpda-OPG4-LG.html
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Thanks for the review. Nice looking case. How long have you had it? Living in Canada, I find it difficult to find sources for things like this unless it's on Amazon, but I'll certainly consider it. I notice most places I've found say it's for the Optimus LG G4. Wonder if that, in fact, is the same as the plain LG G4. Have not heard it called "Optimus".
Hi All,
Just in case anyone is looking for a cheap case / glass combo. I got this from Alixpress, and I'm happy with it. Case has a nice texture to it, and the tempered glass seemed to be very good quality.
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Hi @MarkRobert
can you post a picture of the edge of the case from the screen side? Is it above the screen or flat one and the screen touches the surface when the phone lies upside down?
How about the space between the case and the camera? Will the protection glass for the camera fit inside?
The edge of the case has a lip, so it protects the screen when placed face down. I have a small piece of film over my camera. I think glass should fit fine also.
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Thank you for the suggestion, Im considering to buy it. @MarkRobert the case seems a bit thicker than the original clear case the phone comes with. Is that true?
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Thank you for the suggestion, Im considering to buy it. @MarkRobert the case seems a bit thicker than the original clear case the phone comes with. Is that true?
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Just checked and it is a tiny bit wider, but feels much better in the hand. Less slippy. It's a bit firmer I suppose.
Alright, thank you very much! I will probably buy it
Nillkin is the best when it comes to protecting the camera. Some camera protection lenses doesnt have perfect cutouts like mine. When i toggle flashlight, whole protection glass becomes cloudy. Nillkin case got a sliding camera protector.