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There doesn't seem to be many case reviews for the Note 2 so I thought I'd post mine here. Only done 2 so far but that will grow quickly over the next few weeks.
ToughGuard Note 2 Case
Flexishield Note 2 Case
Thanks. Good to have opportunity see cases actually in use rather than static photos
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Great video and the case looks good.Only worries if it makes the phone look bigger
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I do not like the way that Tough Guard looks, mainly because the bottom and top are exposed :/
Flexishield looks nice though.
how much?????
Slap-Yourself :) said:
I do not like the way that Tough Guard looks, mainly because the bottom and top are exposed :/
Flexishield looks nice though.
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All the cases I liked are like this grrrrrrr. I refuse to buy any....... I settled on TPU, & a pouch....
Geronimo.USMC said:
All the cases I liked are like this grrrrrrr. I refuse to buy any....... I settled on TPU, & a pouch....
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Exactly! I see all of the cases, and flip covers, etc. And they all expose the corners or the top and/or bottom, and sometimes the side. I've been putting off buying a Note mainly because of this.
Check the link:
http://m.otterbox.com/on/demandware...r=20&start=2&cgid=samsung-galaxy-note-2-cases
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Are otterbox cases easy to remove to put in a car dock or more importantly, to change the batteries?
If so, which one should be easier, the defender or the commuter? I don't mind the bulkiness of any case (if they do protect), but I do want to remove them easily if I need to. The slim, non tpu soft cases, are very hard to remove. I'm using a flexi tpu now, very easy to remove, but ugly, and not sure about protection.
So would the ottebox be good for me?
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Are otterbox cases easy to remove to put in a car dock or more importantly, to change the batteries?
If so, which one should be easier, the defender or the commuter? I don't mind the bulkiness of any case (if they do protect), but I do want to remove them easily if I need to. The slim, non tpu soft cases, are very hard to remove. I'm using a flexi tpu now, very easy to remove, but ugly, and not sure about protection.
So would the ottebox be good for me?
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I don't know about the Commuter, but I wanted a Defender for my old Atrix 4G but I ended up not getting it because it was too much of a pain to remove it for the car dock...
They released a pink breast cancer awareness too. That's surprising. The defender ,which Im waiting for, has a "knight" color aswell a gray and black option
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They released a pink breast cancer awareness too. That's surprising. The defender ,which Im waiting for, has a "knight" color aswell a gray and black option
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The knight is gray and black, Glacier is white and black, and then just black. Thinking I may go with the knight.
Well I guess the Glacier is more of an off white/very light gray from the pics
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The knight is gray and black, Glacier is white and black, and then just black. Thinking I may go with the knight.
Well I guess the Glacier is more of an off white/very light gray from the pics
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Damn they are proud of those! I love my S3 commuter case and they are like $18 on Amazon. More than double for a little more case? Lame Sauce.
Is there a cheaper place to get it?
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Damn they are proud of those! I love my S3 commuter case and they are like $18 on Amazon. More than double for a little more case? Lame Sauce.
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They're all that price when they first come out. After a couple weeks you can find them for about 35. And it's quite a bit more case than a commuter and has a holster.
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isaac3232 said:
Is there a cheaper place to get it?
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They are $34.99 here SmartphonePedia.com
I would pick one up but Im waiting on reviews. I hope the buttons aren't as hard as the S3 Commuter. I loved my Commuter case for the HTC Evo 4g, HTC Evo 3D and The Evo LTE. Why are the commuter cases for Samsung phones so horrible? I bought the case for my Epic 4G Touch and S3 and they are both terrible cases. I hope they don't disappoint me on this one because I really like their Commuter case.
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They are $34.99 here SmartphonePedia.com
I would pick one up but Im waiting on reviews. I hope the buttons aren't as hard as the S3 Commuter. I loved my Commuter case for the HTC Evo 4g, HTC Evo 3D and The Evo LTE. Why are the commuter cases for Samsung phones so horrible? I bought the case for my Epic 4G Touch and S3 and they are both terrible cases. I hope they don't disappoint me on this one because I really like their Commuter case.
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I'm personally waiting for reviews too. The back polycarbonate hard shells doesn't seem grippy enough. My favorite case on my Intl S2 was Case Mate's Tough Case. I'm waiting for that one to become available, if at all!
Finally here !!!
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They're all that price when they first come out. After a couple weeks you can find them for about 35. And it's quite a bit more case than a commuter and has a holster.
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???
It IS a commuter lol
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I want the Defender case as soon as it comes out. I saw on smartphonepedia it was available for shipping 4 Dec. And you can pre-order it now. I'm wondering if they're gonna release more colors like they did for the S3. I'd like a pink one
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It IS a commuter lol
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If you check my original quote, we were referring to the defender in that particular exchange.
I had a defender for my Nexus and that sucker was huge; I stopped using it. I could only imagine what the Note 2 with defender would be like. Maybe the commuter case might do the trick. I will call around to Verizon and see if they have them. Can't beat 25% off.
I had a defender on my nexus and it still wasn't that big to me lol. But I have big hands...the note 2 is finally a phone that doesn't feel too small in my hands haha
Just ordered mine from their website, can't wait to get this baby!! Couple this with my Just Like Glass screen protector and I should be well protected from bumps and drops.
The button press was so difficult on my S3 that I will pass on this case. I highly doubt they messed with the formula... plus, this price, even at smartphonepedia, is horrible compared to the competition, that I can't justify paying so much.
According to their website the black one is still out of stock. I don't know if I should keep my order or cancel it. For some reason I didnt see Out of Stock when I ordered it from their website earlier, maybe I was too excited.
for those worried about the stiffness of the buttons. I had the commuter on the s3 and after a week of use the button was fine. Alot of people got the case tryd it a few days and gave up. My gf had a commuter also and it took her bout week and a half 2 weeks for hers to loosen up but she dosent use her phone as much as me
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Finally I have the commuter for the Note 2
Here is the review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzDGAmVdXQQ
Overall I really like the case and its more me than the defender
Can you do a drop test?
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Can you do a drop test?
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I could but it has been proved many times before that Otterbox cases protect the phone in drop tests.
Thanks for the review! I have owned Otterbox cases in the past and they were OK (my old iPhone 4S Defender case was not that good though - it lost its original shape pretty quickly)
That's true, however I have yet to discover ANY for the note 2 commuter. I'm sure it'd get pretty popular being the only one in existence. Since the note 2 is so much bigger, I'd like to see if the result s are the same.
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Note_2 said:
That's true, however I have yet to discover ANY for the note 2 commuter. I'm sure it'd get pretty popular being the only one in existence. Since the note 2 is so much bigger, I'd like to see if the result s are the same.
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That is true but I personally don't want to risk smashing my phone.
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Anyone find a way to add more grip to the back? Pretty much only thing holding me back from making it my main case.
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Anyone find a way to add more grip to the back? Pretty much only thing holding me back from making it my main case.
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I find myself using my defender more often now since my phone has taken a few dives off of tables from sliding in the commuter case. You could always put something like a fly grip on the back, but I personally find those to be ugly.
I still use my Commuter, but the defender is a better case design (remove built in screen protector) and the size difference is minimal between the two cases.
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randpost said:
I find myself using my defender more often now since my phone has taken a few dives off of tables from sliding in the commuter case. You could always put something like a fly grip on the back, but I personally find those to be ugly.
I still use my Commuter, but the defender is a better case design (remove built in screen protector) and the size difference is minimal between the two cases.
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In the defender thread there someone complaining that after he removed the screen protector from the defender the screen was scratch by touching the hard inner plastic.
I wouldn't know. I use a full coverage screen protector so plastic doesn't actually touch my screen or bezel and I have yet to see any scratches on the protector. I'm not sure how plastic can scratch a gg2 screen considering the hardness of the two materials. Perhaps he got the scratch from a harder material and didn't notice till later
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Still undecided!
Theres a thread for this called post pics of phones with cases, it has 88 or so pages of info.
I had a speck candyshell but it scratches way to easily. Now I use a otterbox commuter and love it.
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Right now Im using the Tank Jelly in Mint green. I have a Speck Candyshell in pink, but Im kind of mad at Speck for not having plans for more stuff for our phones. I have like 3 more cases in the mail. Dont tell my wife.
Link to the case thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931209
Anyways im using the Six Abundant case
McLaren__F1 said:
Link to the case thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931209
Anyways im using the Six Abundant case
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Thanks. I couldnt figure out how to post the link here via Tapatalk
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Go for otterbox defender!!
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Tamen said:
Still undecided!
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Cruzerlite from amazon
Right now I'm using Platinum Series I got from Best Buy...will return it once my Otterbox arrives.
I got a Trident Aegis and a Glasszone glass screen protector, love the combination
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bought 3 different cases and all been return. nothing right now and drop twice already lol.
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I got a Trident Aegis and a Glasszone glass screen protector, love the combination
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Keep coming back to the Aegis, its too good imo
Mime glass and white UAG. Otterbox commuter back in the box. Best SP and case combination ever. And I have gone through dozens with iphone 3 3g 4 5 galaxy S2 Skyrocket and now Note 2.
This combination is light clear and if I want another color just duct tape the insert. Its like being a horse of another color in the emarald city ( haven't tried green yet, hmmmmm )
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Hey guys just wanna share what I did with my case, modded it with the iron man armor, case has both hard plastic and tpu
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Genuine Samsung Note 2 case, it fits the phone perfect, it has rubber sides and hard back. Samsung did a great job on the case just like they did on the phone. ZERO issues as it is made FROM Samsung. This is the perfect case for me..I do not have the overhyped UAG case nor the fever that seems to be spreading.
P.S. notice how I say best case for me??? Yea...I have no idea why people say something is the best for a very subjective topic.
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Hey guys just wanna share what I did with my case, modded it with the iron man armor, case has both hard plastic and tpu
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Very nice case :thumbup:
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Armor-X
I use the Armor-X case. It is hard to get (& not cheap) and comes from HK via German Post but totally worth every penny.
http://shop.brando.com/ARMOR-X-Acti...-Galaxy-Note-II-GT-N7100_p08246c0304d004.html
I'll update with a pic when I un-F my ROM's camera.
I've had roughly 50 cases since I resell them for fun. Of these, I've kept the following for myself:
2 UAG cases. 1 in black and 1 in white
2 Sweet Armor bumpers. 1 in Titanium Grey and 1 in Matte Black and Silver
1 Spigen Ultra Flip
1 Seidio Convert holster (only the holster, sold the case)
These are, IMHO, the very best available in each of their classes.
Went with the white Uag, preferred it over the silicone of the aegis
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I've been switching between the Ballistic, Aegis, and UAG. It would be just the UAG if it didn't make the phone feel so wide.
jlczl said:
I've had roughly 50 cases since I resell them for fun. Of these, I've kept the following for myself:
2 UAG cases. 1 in black and 1 in white
2 Sweet Armor bumpers. 1 in Titanium Grey and 1 in Matte Black and Silver
1 Spigen Ultra Flip
1 Seidio Convert holster (only the holster, sold the case)
These are, IMHO, the very best available in each of their classes.
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Mind me asking what screen protector, if any, that you are using.
Every time I put on a different case, the edges are different enough that they cause problems.
What's the best thin case for the Note II ? I bought a couple cases at ATT store, they too thick.
I typically rock naked phones, because most cases seem to add too much bulk and thickness. I just like the feel of light thin phone.
Now if the Note II was as thin as the iPhone 5 then I wouldn't mind a Tough Case thick case. But its not, so...
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The six abundant case has gotten good reviews. Ordered one; waiting to receive it.
http://www.dbacases.com/six-abundant.aspx
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coiledwire said:
The six abundant case has gotten good reviews. Ordered one; waiting to receive it.
http://www.dbacases.com/six-abundant.aspx
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Do they have white ?
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Get an elago of Amazon. Beautiful case
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Zorachus said:
Do they have white ?
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I don't think so, not yet anyways. Dba cases had these ordered straight from the manufacturer. Try inquiring with them for additional case colors.
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coiledwire said:
The six abundant case has gotten good reviews. Ordered one; waiting to receive it.
http://www.dbacases.com/six-abundant.aspx
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Any news on that? I'd really like to order one, but having read some comments over there seems to be some issues. Looks like a beautiful/thin case too.
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Any news on that? I'd really like to order one, but having read some comments over there seems to be some issues. Looks like a beautiful/thin case too.
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I replied to your post on the other thread. The only comments/issues seem to only involve shipping overseas. And it may be more of a customs thing than anything dba can control.
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I replied to your post on the other thread. The only comments/issues seem to only involve shipping overseas. And it may be more of a customs thing than anything dba can control.
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Sorry man, didn't notice. Kind of all over the place. Got my beast yesterday and had no time until today to mess with it. So I've been doing a million things at once. Thanks again.
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I don't think so, not yet anyways. Dba cases had these ordered straight from the manufacturer. Try inquiring with them for additional case colors.
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It's available in a smoky white, seen them in china for about USD 5 each.
The elago G6 Slim Fit Case for Galaxy Note 2 seems to be about as slim as you can get. I have the black one on my white phone kind of like having a tux on my phone:laugh:. The have them on Amazon....
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Slim-Case-Galaxy-Note/dp/B009VUI9VW/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1359933382&sr=1-1&keywords=elago+G6+Slim+Fit+Case+for+Galaxy+Note+2+white
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The elago G6 Slim Fit Case for Galaxy Note 2 seems to be about as slim as you can get. I have the black one on my white phone kind of like having a tux on my phone:laugh:. The have them on Amazon....
http://www.amazon.com/elago-Slim-Case-Galaxy-Note/dp/B009VUI9VW/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1359933382&sr=1-1&keywords=elago+G6+Slim+Fit+Case+for+Galaxy+Note+2+white
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+1 for elago, really slick, black looks sexy on white n2
Search up Ringke slim case. Have it on my white galaxy note 2 and its beautiful. I would have to say that the Ringke slim is the best slim case I have ever own .
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sgs2_1.6 said:
Search up Ringke slim case. Have it on my white galaxy note 2 and its beautiful. I would have to say that the Ringke slim is the best slim case I have ever own .
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If you want slim and protection... Don't get it. I've had the black one since I bought the note 2. Too many exposed surfaces. I dropped my phone and caught something nasty on the top left corner.
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Bodyglove case is slim n excellent protection.
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I've played around a cruzerlite androidify TPU case, and it was slim compared to other TPU cases I've used, so I went on and ordered it . U can give it a try,just google it.
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Diztronic slim is nice.
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sgs2_1.6 said:
Search up Ringke slim case. Have it on my white galaxy note 2 and its beautiful. I would have to say that the Ringke slim is the best slim case I have ever own .
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Maybe it's just my luck, but I have 2 ringke slim cases that are not snug against the phone. When pressure applied to the side of the case, just below the volume cutout, they both make a creaking sound.
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You can get those Ultra slim cases
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colorful-Ul...0-/400339699976?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
I just ordered one of those in clear. Hope it turns out good
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I used to have one of those elago's on my Note 1. I wouldn't recommend these slim cases at all. While they look nice if you drop your phone and it catches the edge like I did with mine. You're going to end up with a cracked screen or chipped at the very least. This is what happened to my Note. Had the elago case I dropped it caught the edge of the table on the way down and it chipped the screen. With my Note 2 I've gone with a aluminium bumper case that protectors the edges and has a decent lip. If you can find a decent slim case with a lip and covers the edges of the front glass that would be better! Samsung phones are so fragile!!