I am a proud owner of a white galaxy note 2 for a week now, i bought it from expansys.. and alltough i allready has the note 1 i am amazed how good this new version feels and its improvments...
Anyway i found it very stupid that even though such a premium smartphone comes out and the companies dont bother to release accessories with it.. you have to wait so long to get them!
Good news is i ordered a Genuine Samsung Flip Cover (white) from www.mobilefun.co.uk and should have it in a few days time..
Its the first company i found that has availability of this case, which as you might know replaces the battery cover and protects also the front screen.
I am now waiting for a samsung car dock with usb ingector to come out as the note1 which was perfect..
The blue looks cool think it would look good with the white note 2 , 40bucks is kinda steep though, any coupons or rebates
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Looks very nice! I will definitely be ordering one of those when the Tmobile versions is released here in the US.
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Post some pictures when you get it please.
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My flip case arrived this morning. I have a white Note 2 but thought the silver contrats with it pretty well after seeing some video of the case fitted.
The back part of the case is actually slightly thicker than the stock backing. This is to accomodate for the hinge where the front cover attaches. You can see that the chrome surround on the lens sits just slightly below the level of the back case in the photo below. It also feels thicker when you unbox it as there isn't the flex in it as per the stock back casing. Fits lovely and looks real nice though. The micro-fibre lining on the inside is also a nice touch as well as a slight recess for the home button to sit in when the cover is closed.
Hope the pics are of help if any.
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Is the replacement back thick enough from preventing the chrome around the camera from getting scratched if you set it down?
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Is the replacement back thick enough from preventing the chrome around the camera from getting scratched if you set it down?
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Good question !!! I've the same ...
Yup, it seems to sit just below, but ever so slightly.
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Mind if you do a video?
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I am going to get the White Note 2 with the official Mint green Samsung cover with back plate.
I agree with most that the Grey does look better. But since ill be keeping a protector or in this case flip &back cover, the Whote note 2 fits all colour combination. Much more versatile choice of colour
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Mind if you do a video?
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Have a look at this video. Hope it helps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYvbkEpbZ2k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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It's a very nice cover and really thinking about it.
However, this case is going to cause problems with use in a car holder (for GPS)
How practical and durable are they in use? Making calls for example, if you have to fold the flap back will the hinge distort, crease, or break over time?
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How practical and durable are they in use? Making calls for example, if you have to fold the flap back will the hinge distort, crease, or break over time?
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I had the flip cover on my Note 1 for nearly a year and it never had such a problem. Since the Note 2's flip cover is basically the same design, I don't think it will either.
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Dave
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I had the flip cover on my Note 1 for nearly a year and it never had such a problem. Since the Note 2's flip cover is basically the same design, I don't think it will either.
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Dave
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How difficult does it make it hold the phone during a call and Web browsing?
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How difficult does it make it hold the phone during a call and Web browsing?
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No issues doing either.
I'm getting the White Galaxy Note 2 & just wondering is the grey flip cover a better suit for it then the white version of it?
I myself would only change the back cover only if I thought it looked good & matched well with the white GN2.
my only concern with the flip cover is it doesnt provide enough protection to the phone. Its not going to cushion any fall like a wrap around case would.
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I'm getting the White Galaxy Note 2 & just wondering is the grey flip cover a better suit for it then the white version of it?
I myself would only change the back cover only if I thought it looked good & matched well with the white GN2.
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I used the white flip cover with my Note 1, and let me tell you, it got very dirty, very quickly. I wouldn't recommend it
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very nice fitting ok when i univirsal clamp incar holder but pain in the ass to take pics with i got the grey phone with white case as that was the only one i could find in town bit pricey @£29.99 but got it free with the phone but need side protection so am still looking for something more rugged one
bob
The only thing i don't understand about this case is why they didn't make a hole for the notification led.
I got mine today and that is the first thing i noticed about it.
I will end up making a hole myself in it but i think it is a design fault
Oh i got the grey one and i heard that the notification led with the white one is visible although it is also missing a hole in it.
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The wait is over....
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I live an active lifestyle... so I ordered 1
Hello,
wich one did you ordered, the Defender or the Commutert One?
And how do you fix it on your Bike?
cu Harry
I ordered the Commuter and the Defender last night, along with a Commuter for my Kindle 3. The kindle 3 cases are on sale right now fyi.
You can get 10% off and free shipping in the USA by using this code on their website: tb0411u
Anyone buy this
Mine should be delivered tomorrow. I'll post impressions in a few days after I try them both out for a bit. I have their cases for my incredible 1 and my ipod touch and they're great. A few problems with the defender for the inc 1. I'll let you know if they're fixed on these cases.
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Mine should be delivered tomorrow. I'll post impressions in a few days after I try them both out for a bit. I have their cases for my incredible 1 and my ipod touch and they're great. A few problems with the defender for the inc 1. I'll let you know if they're fixed on these cases.
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Can't wait to read ur review!
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Can't wait to read ur review!
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Thanks, I'll try to make it as in depth as possible. If you guys have any questions after my review or want pics please let me know.
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Should I get this or go with case mate safe skin which is much cheaper?
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Nay Linn said:
Should I get this or go with case mate safe skin which is much cheaper?
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Seriously, go with the Otterbox. They have always made the best cases. Yes, it's a lot more expensive, but what is your new phone worth to you? Otterbox makes some of the best cases, hands down. And my opinion comes only from experience.
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Seriously, go with the Otterbox. They have always made the best cases. Yes, it's a lot more expensive, but what is your new phone worth to you? Otterbox makes some of the best cases, hands down. And my opinion comes only from experience.
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Have you receive yours yet? I want to hear your first impression and review!
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Nay Linn said:
Have you receive yours yet? I want to hear your first impression and review!
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Mine will be at my house on Saturday and I'll be home on Sunday. I'll test them out for a few days and post a full review. I'll also post an initial review after a few hours of playing with them. Wait until Sunday night and I'll have something up. Btw, I ordered the Commuter and the Defender, and the Amazon Kindle 3 commuter.
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Mine will be at my house on Saturday and I'll be home on Sunday. I'll test them out for a few days and post a full review. I'll also post an initial review after a few hours of playing with them. Wait until Sunday night and I'll have something up. Btw, I ordered the Commuter and the Defender, and the Amazon Kindle 3 commuter.
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Yeah, I'm interested in getting the Commuter. Plus, the fact that it has the protruding button for the power button looks like a plus for me! I sometimes have trouble pressing that button...
i want to get the commuter as well, i am waiting on review from you guys... well and also waiting to see how the OEM hardshell will look like as well.
can you guys comment on how much FATTER the Otterbox cases make your phones?
I'm curious about the Commuter in particular as its smaller, but Defender specs are fine too.
I know Otterbox makes great cases, but I also like slim. I don't plan on dropping my phone left and right more like to protect my phone in my pocket from change/keys/etc.
I'm curious because I have a friend with an iPod touch 4G like me and we both have cases. I have a hard InCase slider case. I know they make sleek (yet $$$$) cases. The protection may not be 100% in a drop, but it conforms to the body perfectly, which is all I need. I recognize her Otterbox is probably better protection but it makes her iPod Touch look fat as hell.
I'll have something for you guys by monday or tuesday at the latest.
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I'll have something for you guys by monday or tuesday at the latest.
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Awesome! Thanks!
USPS didn't deliver because no one was here to sign. It might take an extra day or two for me to get something up here for you guys. Just letting you know.
I just got my Otterbox Commuter today! I already had a screen protector on, so can't comment on the one that came with the Commuter.
However, overall first impressions are pretty good. It was extremely easy to install, but still feels very secure on the phone. It fits very nicely, with all the ports covered by silicone flaps. The power button and volume rocker have silicone rubber on top of them as well, so that they're still easy to press. There are small holes cut out of the top and bottom for the tiny (docking?) holes that the Inc S has.
My main concern before buying the Commuter was bulk, as I'm sure a lot of you are concerned about as well. Good news! It feels a lot more compact in my hand than I was expecting..doesn't feel very significantly thicker, but seems to feel a bit wider. It still looks fairly svelte, although it seems the vacuum-packed look of the Inc S's back cover is slightly reduced.
I measured the new dimensions, and it's about 1.75 cm thick, 6.8 cm wide (excluding the volume rocker), and 12.4 cm tall (excluding the power button). I didn't measure the phone beforehand, but htc.com lists it as 1.17cm x 6.4cm x 12.0cm. I guess my gut feel of it being much wider was a bit off.
Weight-wise, it's definitely heavier, but not terribly so.
One con that I've noticed is that the hard back is slightly slippery, as others have pointed out. I haven't felt like it's about to slide out of my hand when holding it normally, but the phone does feel significantly more slippery when manipulating it by holding its sides alone. (Not sure if that's clear, but I used to set my phone down on the table by gripping the lower 1/3 of the phone with two or three fingers and putting it down. It's harder to do now, and I've had to adjust the way I grip it.)
Another downside is that the silicone bits covering the top and bottom of the phone aren't covered by the hard plastic. This means that dust and lint stick to the top and bottom like glue, and also means that the top and bottom can be easily pried away from the phone, creating an area that would potentially trap dust and debris. Not sure if that'll become an issue.
Alright, that's my 2 cents! Overall, I'm very happy with it..I've yet to see how effective its impact protection is, but hopefully that's something I won't have to test out for a while
Edit: Whoops, my phone just popped out of my hand..happened when I was holding it with my left hand and tried to use my thumb to reach up and press an icon in the upper right corner. Managed to catch it in midair though. Phew. But still..that was a bit more slippery than I expected.
Thanks for the review nitroshockwave! Any chance of posting some pictures? Especially the top/bottom that you mentioned about not being covered by plastic? I'm a little curious/confused about that one.
Again, thanks so much!! I'm still undecided if I should buy it...
@beatlesfan01 - got a review for us?
After $24.50(ebay) and 30M days shipping to the US, it is finally here.
Take a look.
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It looks like great quality. Hopefully it was worth the wait. Thanks for the pictures!
Lovely looking case.. I want one. I have a Nillkin for my HTC One X and it's the biz.
Does anyone know where I can get one of these in the UK?
Tx
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EN4CER69 said:
Lovely looking case.. I want one. I have a Nillkin for my HTC One X and it's the biz.
Does anyone know where I can get one of these in the UK?
Tx
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I Think the only option is EBAY, mine came from Hong Kong. I saw that all the Chinese sellers where shipping the case World Wide.
hey robrob777, I noticed that on picture 8 and 11 the front flap doesn't fit properly over the screen after being folded to the back? (there's a small gap between one of the segments and the N7 screen)
Does this cover turn the device off when folded completely behind it like most of the Chinese smart covers?
I have this case as well and I am completely happy with the quality and build. It performs as described. Smart cover feature works as designed.
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hey robrob777, I noticed that on picture 8 and 11 the front flap doesn't fit properly over the screen after being folded to the back? (there's a small gap between one of the segments and the N7 screen)
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Yes there is a gap, it doesnt sit flat on the screen, the inside segment of the cover doesnt touch the screen maybe beacuse of the material. Anyway on off works perfect. Magnet is very good.
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Does this cover turn the device off when folded completely behind it like most of the Chinese smart covers?
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No , when it is folded behind the device, it doesnt sleep the device. It works as you would spect it to work. I read a lot so i fold the cover behind, never had a problem.
i Am very happy with this cover. I would buy it again
Bought a secondhand nexus 7 yesterday and it came with one of these cases. Very nice quality. Would definitely recommend over the cheaper ebay cases... I have one of those but this is much better
Look what i just stumbled upon:
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Ebay link for the ones from photo above
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160929431128
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Slightly cheaper here http://www.ebay.ca/itm/140891908357
The gray one is nice... too bad I already have the black one Anyway, I can honestly recommend it - nice design, very good quality.
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No , when it is folded behind the device, it doesnt sleep the device. It works as you would spect it to work. I read a lot so i fold the cover behind, never had a problem.
i Am very happy with this cover. I would buy it again
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hey rob thanks for the pics.
off topic question. i noticed your mouse in one of the pics. which one are you using?
i been looking for a good bluetooth mouse but they're quite expensive. then there are the cheap ones from China but i'm not sure about their reliability.
thanks in advance for the info.
I kinda feel like getting this one. Does the cover lock to the case or will it slide off if you say flip the tablet over?
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Which keyboard is that with your N7?
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Which keyboard is that with your N7?
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thats the HP touchpad keyboard.
can get it around 20 - 25 on ebay.
really good keyboard. the feel of the keys are solid and the keyboard itself is made from some sort of aluminium or metal.
downside is i can't find a file that re-maps the keyboard to utilize some of the buttons to work better with android.
Case looks great.
Flap doesn't stay closed does it?
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I kinda feel like getting this one. Does the cover lock to the case or will it slide off if you say flip the tablet over?
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Case looks great.
Flap doesn't stay closed does it?
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Unfortunately no, the flap just rests on the screen via pure gravity. Smart wake does work though.
I shared a couple of photos on the thread "sharing your Note 2 with case" and received a couple of questions from fellow folks here either through pm or quote.
I thought I would rather open a separate thread to review it
1. How is the buttons responsiveness?
It is awesome in my case. I think it is well cut case
2. How fast was the shipping?
I got it in 4 days and the seller marked shipping 20 minutes after i paid with tracking number. ..no kidding. ..
3 responsive seller. I am surprised this case is not a branded case yet. ..Maybe that's why it is cheaper than most other high quality cases
What I like most
No need to open battery door each time put it on or off
Transparent back so the design is not impacted much
Glossy side
Not adding much weight or thickness
I bought it here. ... http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...&nid=47951986156&trxId=Color:Mysterious+Black
And how it looks like
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Lol. I read the dude's post about defender case in another thread. For what it is worth or call me bored in this sunday evening, I weighed this case.. .
Yes, it is barely 2oz while the defender is about 10oz according to his post if I read correctly?
I still like Samsung's industrial design after all. Not want to wrap it up in some thick plastic to make a brick
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Careful with flash photos with it. They will affect the picture. Reflections of the case will cause blurriness and haze in your photos.
1 fix is too use a black marker or Sharpie pen to try and make a black into ring in the hole cut out for the flash. I have tried this with success.
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I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Looks good, just put an order in for em
Damn I should have ordered this instead of the one I did. Looks great and for that price.
Edit:anyonr else get other colors? Im thinking about getting two.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Damn I should have ordered this instead of the one I did. Looks great and for that price.
Edit:anyonr else get other colors? Im thinking about getting two.
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I ordered a sky blue one that shipped out today, I'll put some pics after I get it
Thanks for sharing.
Orderred a peacock blue (or i rather call it green...) it is also shipped incredibly fast.... will review and update with pics here after it is delivered.
Solid looking TPU Case, I like it.
I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Can you post a link to the one you ordered?
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My case arrived yesterday.
I love it . the cutting is exact and the material is not giving you cheap feeling. I like the semi-opaque back with matte feeling. The whole thing did not kill Samsung's design and I for sure like the minimal impact to the whole phone's look and feel.
The charging port has a bit rough cut inside the case. you will not see it from outside at all so it does not bother me.
All in all, i don't call this a review but a very positive feedback. For the price, it is worth it completely.
Oh, seller shipped the same day and it comes with tracking too.
To the question upstairs, i bought it from this link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130827420672&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
I ordered one a couple of days ago, and it arrived at my PO Box today and he confirmed shipping same day and it was on its way. Looking forward to getting this case.
That is a nice looking case
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That is a nice looking case
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Yup. It looks very nice and it did not "interfere" with original NOTE 2 design.
And cheap n fast shipping....
Well I am good and happy now.
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I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Can you post a link to the one you ordered?
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This is the one I ordered...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160919225343...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2428wt_1397
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This is the one I ordered...
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Mine is here. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...&nid=89709862682&trxId=Color:Mysterious+Black
It is cheaper if you are in US. International seems need to pay shipping. .I am not sure tho
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Thanks for sharing! Got a black one too!
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Does anyone tried the white version? Is it good on a white Note 2?
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Guys thanks for your support. I am glad you like it. PM me if you have any questions!
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Both the black and white one arrived and yes, i took the plunge to try the white one , anyway it is just 6 bucks.
the white one is actually better than I expected! put it on it goes smoother with the note 2, granted mine note 2 is white color..
it is light and slim case that have semi-transparent back. like it a lot. Hope it covers the front tho but i guess for this price it is good. it is not a flip case anyway.
recommend!!
Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Looks really nice
Unfortunately, it'll probably kill cell signal and GPS signal too much for it to be useful
S3 version is $90.
No thanks. Who is their target audience
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
Hmmm... these are different from your average 10dollar cheap metal cases haha maybe they won't
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Reviews on the s3 version indicated it did drop signal just as any other aluminum case. It's nice but not worth the money. It is machined perfectly and does look good, probably the best looking case setup I've seen.
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I used Draco for my S3, for me it's worth the price, paid around $65 that time, but it makes the phone bigger significantly, which fine with me for S3, but for Note2, I think it's too much.
Signal does drop a little bit.
wow the case is sexy, i don't think it makes the note looks that much bigger from the picture. but the price is too hight. i think i will pass
I've been waiting for this ever since I got my note 2
So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
Does any one have any pictures of these on there phone, how do you like it
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what is the purpose of having a bumper? It's does look like it can protect anything.
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Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
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Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
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Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
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Yes, I'll be doing the review later. I'll get pictures for you guys within the hour.
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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chrischoi said:
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
vectron said:
VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
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Vitreo has enough of a border it doesn't touch the case. When laid flat, I think the Vitreo and bumper touch at the same contact point.
Tolerance looks very close. hard to tell. I slide it on the edge of a counter and it seems seamless. If anything the Vitreo sticks out a little further than the bumper.
Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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psycho1 said:
Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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Post up some pics when you get a chance. Want to know how it looks like with extended battery.
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Ok here you go.. Not the best photos but they don't hide anything..
I just bought one of these:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/bumper-note-2/galaxy-note-2-metal-bumper-2-tones-case/
Except I got it for $14.99 shipped from an HK ebay seller. Anybody else tried one of these? How's the fit and quality? I know it has the antenna cutout that we don't need but are than any other issues I should be aware of?
Here's the one I bought:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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moto211 said:
I just bought one of these:
http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/note-2/bumper-note-2/galaxy-note-2-metal-bumper-2-tones-case/
Except I got it for $14.99 shipped from an HK ebay seller. Anybody else tried one of these? How's the fit and quality? I know it has the antenna cutout that we don't need but are than any other issues I should be aware of?
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i bought the same one, but in red. only the black one seems to have the antenna cut out. the rest don't (at least not from the pictures). mine should be here in two weeks...but i imagine theyll have the same issues as the genuine draco has that people complain about in the draco thread.
I bought a red one too. It fits fine, no signal lost or anything. I just stop using mine because im using a zl battery with a modified defender case now, otherwise id still be rocking it.
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I actually bought the red one too. It should be here in about 10 days. The pictures from the ebay vendor I purchased from appear to show the antenna cutout on all of the colors.
My only concern is if it will have enough lip to keep the back and screen from touching surfaces when laying flat. As long as it does that, I'll be happy. I currently have a tech21 imapactolgy tpu case on my note2 and although it's slim, it still covers too much of my awesome looking phone. I just wrapped my phone in a full body zagg competitor so my only concern now is edge protection (and at least some lip).
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If signal drop-off isn't an issue then the next main issue with most of the knockoff bumbers is the headphone cut-out.
If you listen to a lot of music and want to use better headphones than the original ones, it won't fit. The cut-out is way too small. No one seems to mention that. I bought a few cheap bumpers and an expensive one (after readign reviews in another post here) and all of them had the headphone cut-out issue.
Can you link to the bumper you bought on eBay?
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The cut off for head phone jack fits fine, not a whole lot of room but it will work. It also have a lip around both the back and front so if you lay your phone on a flat surface the bunper will protect it from touching the flat surface.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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moto211 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Double-...-shell-Case-SAMSUNG-N7100-Note2-/380637808352
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Thanks!
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I actually bought the red one too. It should be here in about 10 days. The pictures from the ebay vendor I purchased from appear to show the antenna cutout on all of the colors.
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well, now that i look closely, there's one picture that doesnt, and one picture that does. i hope it doesn't though.
has anyone received this case? I want to know what they think of it
Mine is due to arrive on the 25th. I'll be sure to post my thoughts and impressions once I get it.
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Just ordered one to try vs the Ringke Slim I have on there now. I love the slim except for when I drop the phone, the case pops off and the phone gets damaged anyway.
just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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If it is not to much trouble can you post some pictures?
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heiNey said:
just got mine. looks pretty solid. there is NO antenna cut out, so it's perfect.
the only problem i had was the case came assembled, and the hex screws holding them in are screwed in super tight. i had to run to home depot and get a hex screwdriver that gave me more torque to turn it. but got it on the phone and it looks really good.
another issue is that the lip on the back is not high enough, so it seems that my camera is touching the surface of the table instead of the case
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Did you buy yours from casefanatic? Or from an eBay seller? On the off chance that there are some with the cutout and others without, I can update the OP with links for known good cases.
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If it is not to much trouble can you post some pictures?
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i'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.
after using it for a few hours, im definitely more scared of dropping the phone since its thinner and more slippery than my previous rubber case; im much more careful with the phone in my hands now.
it fits pretty well; the part where the two parts are screwed together dont fit perfectly though. there's a slight mismatch. but for $15, its fine to me. and i can see how some people will say the edges are sharp. my gf says its sharp and could cause papercut type of cuts, but i dont really see a problem with it.
also, i have no signal drop at all.
moto211 said:
Did you buy yours from casefanatic? Or from an eBay seller? On the off chance that there are some with the cutout and others without, I can update the OP with links for known good cases.
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i bought from ebay seller zc-lancy here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/38063779630...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
same place as you i think
EDIT: here are some pictures
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i've actually been noticing that ive been getting BETTER reception after putting this bumper on, which is kind of weird. i was expecting to lose at least 1 bar. maybe t-mobile is making some changes or something to their network though.
I wish I have seen this thread before I bought mine last night. I paid $2 more from a different ebay seller. The picture looks pretty much the same. I got the the grey one to go with my grey Note II.
I noticed that the pictures of the frame posted above is so much better than the ones with the phone + frame. I guess the ones with frame alone were taken with the Note II!
Will this bumper fit into any belt clips? Maybe a seidio surface clip?