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Hi ,
I plan to install a NC in my car
And I'm looking for a case that I could "destroy" to fabricate a mount or something to hold the nook
I've been looking for hard/nice black case that would look like oem in my car ( almost all of the front face will be exposed - none of the back/sides , and I want it to really fit in the looks of the dashboard like oem radio)
Maybe a case that would even hide the microsd card slot
Doesn't have to be plasticky , maybe leather could work?
I've been looking on google/sites for cases and basically narrowed it down to 2 cases :
1.mCover® Hard Shell Case ( Black )
h ttp://cgi.ebay.com/mCover-Hard-Shell-Case-Barnes-Noble-7-Nook-Color-/230605771815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35b12cd427#ht_3120wt_1009
( Sorry , Can't post links yet :\ )
2.PDair Leather Case - Flip Type (Black)
Does anyone have any experience with either of them and can tell me how it is in real life? We all know pictures can lie
Also , If anyone can think of a case that could fit my needs I would be glad to get a link/something
Thanks In Advance ,
Gutz
This hard plastic frame in black may be an option.
It's a two piece design, the nook slides into the bottom piece, then the top piece slides into place. It felt pretty sturdy, I just didn't like how bulky it made the nook.
Thanks it looks almost like I wish
It's similar to the mcover
But I would love to see a case that covers the microsd slot and doesn't leave a hole there on the front
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Does anyone know how this compares to the Otterbox in terms of durability and size? I am looking to get a durable hard case coupled with a spider podium and I should be set.
Edit: I meant the Barnes and Noble Hard Case, not the M Case.
I have the following:
Trident Aegis Case for Nook Color, Ballistic Green, Model# AG-NOK-BG
http://www.meritline.com/newsearch.aspx?SearchTerm=nook+color
You can search YouTube and see a full review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7rTpZ1l0Rk
I like mine very much. Sustantial, great grip and the screen protector is better than the $30 Shield Guard I sent back for a refund.
A SquareTrade 3 year drop warranty might be a good move too.
Thanks , the black one looks pretty nice
But Meritline doesn't seem to ship to Israel , and I couldn't find it also on ebay with international shipping ( only US )
You might try the manufacturer directly.
http://tridentcase.com/product_48_64.html
A lot more expensive for us in the USA but perhaps reasonable for you.
As for black, I wouldn't choose it unless ultimate stealth is you plan. The black rubber they all come with it a dust magnet so without any contrasting color it will be pretty dingy looking. But also cheap looking which would be better in a high crime area. Good luck.
busyworked I PM'ed you back
I said it to busyworked @ PM but if anyone is interested here I ordered the MCover case eventually
I'll give some feedback as soon as I get it
Thanks for the help
Have the trident case ... definitely worth it and much cheaper on amazon or meritline
do you need a case or just a mount?
see the mount the guy in this post got from amazon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12877795&postcount=10
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Have the trident case ... definitely worth it and much cheaper on amazon or meritline
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Both don't deliver outside the US as far as I know
I hope the MCover will be here soon and I'll be satisfied with it
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do you need a case or just a mount?
see the mount the guy in this post got from amazon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12877795&postcount=10
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Thanks but this is a different topic
My installer is probably going to make a mdf frame for it or something like that for the mount
I attached my current carpc setup , the NC will be installed in its place
so almost whole of the NC front plate will be seen and I want it to look as OEM as possible
That's why I need a case that looks like plastic ( like the sides of the current screen setup )
Hey fellas,
I normally post on the Galaxy S3 accessory forums but a few of my viewers have been asking for Nexus 7 product reviews, so I've gotten some cases in and will review them. The first I received was the Cruzerlite Androidified case, which is a simple TPU case that wraps around the sides and back of the tablet. It features a distinct 'android army' imprint on the back, which has a slightly matte finish to it. It's lightweight and offers decent protection, so it is a good 'average' case. It retails for $20 and comes in a myriad of different color options.
If anyone is interested in a giveaway of these, let me know. I can get a few in from Cruzerlite is there is enough demand
Check out my full video review below for more info;
Its a nice case, Id get one in red but IDK if a tpu case is worth $20.00
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Its a nice case, Id get one in red but IDK if a tpu case is worth $20.00
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Cruzerlite is giving me a few cases for giveaway, so maybe you'll get lucky
Great job on the review ! Id love one in Orange looks really nice
I have an Androidified case for my GNex, and I liked the design (and price) of that version much better than the one for the Nexus 7. But I have to say it does scratch fairly easily. I treat my gadgets very gingerly, but just being slid around on my desk at work or put in my purse during traveling (in a pocket away from my keys and other things that could damage it) it still picked up lots of little scratches.
At any rate, I don't like the "lots of tiny Andys" design as much as the "one large Andy" version, and for $20 I don't think it's worth it, considering there are other TPU cases available that are also good quality for about half the price. For $20 you can get the ASUS travel case, which isn't everyone's favorite, but it has a nice feeling finish (due to the microdots all over it) and the front flap, which to me is the better deal. If you tape a thin magnet to the front flap of the ASUS case you'll have a serviceable smartwake function, as well.
Good review, it just helped me realize that this case is not for me, and I wanted to make sure people knew about the scratching thing. It's not terrible, but it can happen and it does mar the finish of the case, at least on my GNex anyway.
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Cruzerlite is giving me a few cases for giveaway, so maybe you'll get lucky
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Nice case and nice review, its similar to nilkin tpu case....
i don't know if i am so fond of the design on the back as well, which is why i like white the best. but for 20 bucks i am not so sure where i can spend 10 dollars more for the speck case
delete please...
jchidori said:
i don't know if i am so fond of the design on the back as well, which is why i like white the best. but for 20 bucks i am not so sure where i can spend 10 dollars more for the speck case
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Or spend 5 bucks less for nilkin tpu(great quality) + free screen ptotector...
Hello everyone,
Ive been looking through this accessory thread ever since I owned my note 2 trying desperately to get rid of the crappy Body Glove case I was "borrowing" from Tmobile. Well, my three other cases came today, and after testing them all, I will tell you what I settled with.
First things first:
The Body Glove: I don't have any pictures of this crappy case, but you don't need any. Apparently I found out today after returning my version of the BG that they have OTHER styles which are far superior then the one that I had. But probably still pretty bad. This is the beginners case that you settle on if you have no idea how to surf the WWW. Obviously if you are reading this, you would never settle for this case, especially at the outrageous $30+ price tag.
Now for the 3 puppies that arrived today. I purchased these all on amazon.com.
The Seidio Active Case:
My initial thoughts are that this would be the case I would be settling with, especially after the youtube reviews... But after putting it on, and upon comparison, I realized that this case offers minimal protection as far as a drop would be concerned. It feels extremely cheap with the white plastic, and I had no idea that this is what I was purchasing. Not only that, but it has the same issue as the body glove - Slippery bastard. Sure the sides are rubber, but its an extremely soft smooth rubber that doesnt "Stick" if you know what I mean. Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty nice looking case, and I like the kickstand...but it's not for me. They also have other very vivid colors. As far as price goes, this case is a rip off at $30.35. Almost as bad as the body glove, but slightly cheaper and prettier.
The Ballistics Case:
This is the case that I read reviews about and heard is supposed to offer some of the best protection outside of Otterbox Defender case. Not to mention it looks good. Well, I opened this bad boy up, and noticed a few things right away. The rubber shell is not snug at all. When you snap on the plastic, it gets a little more snug, but I guarantee this case will fall apart everytime you drop your phone. This already had me worried. Another issue is the damn sides of the case. ITS CHEAP 100% SLIP-GUARANTEE Plastic! Damnit. I had really high hopes for this case.
If this doesn't already kill all your hopes and dreams, it makes your phone much more gargantuan. However, I digress, when it comes to drop protection, even though you'll be picking up the two pieces of your case + your phone, I would feel confident that the majority of impact from the initial drop would be absorbed into this case, before it falls apart. Price to protection value is decent at $23 dollars. Note that this case is cheaper now at $19 which increases the appeal of this case if you have a decent grip of your phone at all times.
The final case is the Boxwave OA3 Resolute:
So check this out, I only found this case on accident thanks to Slickdeals.net. I read reviews about boxwave's case for other phones such as the SIII, and I was prepared to be disappointed with this case. But alas, none of those previous problems exist and ironically, I am keeping this case even though its MUCH cheaper than all the other cases I've tried. This case almost looks identical in design to the Ballistics, which is what I think the company was going for. However, it is only one piece of hardened rubber. It fits very snug, and feels great in the hand. It doesn't make the phone as huge as the ballistics case, and I still feel confident that this case will offer a decent amount of drop protection. Another bonus is that it has a kickstand... but don't count on it for very long, because its the cheapest feeling kickstand you'll probably ever see in your life. I can almost bet money that it'll break with regular usage. So enjoy it while it lasts. You definitely cannot beat this case for the price as it was only $10.00 total. Not to mention its all black, no cheap looking white plastic.
I have attached all the photos I took. Sorry I don't have photos of the case on the phone, as I had taken the pictures with the note 2
Hope you found this post helpful.
Here are the links to all the cases, except for the Body Glove!
Ballistics: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AAA8U0W/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Seidio: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A45SGFW/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Boxwave: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H163JE/ref=ox_ya_os_product <--Unfortunately Sold out until Feb 28th Courtesy of SD.net
Thanks!
Thanks for for the pictures. I personally am still waiting on the seidio convert case for the extended battery, I enjoyed the one I had on my thunderbolt. The case I have on my note 2 is the $12 (now $8.95) rugged case from ebay. The case uses the same style of synthetic rubber that the seido case uses and prevents me from dropping the phone. What are you going to do with those left over cases?
Good review, and I do agree with you on every point. While waiting for my UAG case, I'm using right now $7 ebay case (first one in my review link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36730711&highlight=rugged+dual+layer#post36730711) - which is a copy of Seidio Active and also similar to Otterbox Commuter. Commuter has a higher quality inner rubber lining, without a doubt. But Active is exactly the same stuff, or I should say that ebay cheap knockoff is exactly the same design and quality as Active
Btw, the Boxwave one you can get from ebay shipped for about $7. Its not their original design, just a generic ebay case they purchase in bulk from China and sell conveniently for local us shippment.
Thanks for the compliments. I am returning the other cases to amazon for free since I said that they are faulty, lol.
Useful review but I disagree on the ballistics case after going through other reviews and more than enough websites I found the ballistics case was the indeed the case which had the protection. The box said 8-9ft drop so I tested it with a leap faith and the case phone stayed together with no damage and didn't come apart. Also you say slippery wrong again I can apply minimum pressure using my little finger and thumb dry and wet with no slippage. The case is made from decent materials not the stuff you would get from a 5 dollar case which I have been through several. The case offers better screen protection from laying flat on a surface screen down than any case with the added corner protection. The back is non slip also and makes good resting on a slanted surface say a car roof, bonnet or dash board. And with a year warrantee you can't get far wrong. In general its makes the whole overall grip better and nice to the touch. Feels very manly to and with a simplistic look. With the plastic support the case holds firmly all round the note. Down side only two colours black and white, little flimsy top and bottom of screen. Price is fair for the case was 22.99 off eBay stores, cheaper if you get a deal on it.
Amazon gives a 4.5/5 overall for 33 reviews that's pretty good like.
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I want to get me another protective case,cover for my sgs note 2 N7100. Currently i am using samsungs protective Cover+ and it's a bit to smooth, slippery when i am holding it and it only protects my phone from scratches
I have the tough case from case mate on my sgs 3 and i think i looks big compared to how small a sgs 3 is, especially compared to my current phone a note 2 which is bigger then a sgs 3. I would like to hear your opinions on how good the tough case for a note 2 N7100 is and if theres any cheaper alternatives i can get with free or at a resonable shipping to denmark (DealExtreme is so slow, more then 14 days i have waited for 2 cheap screen protectors for my note 2 with free shipping, so i don't wont to wait that long)
Multi-page review thread of Tough Case for GN2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104132&highlight=tough+case
Just IMHO, UAG and Tough Case are at the top of my case list for all around stylish with adequate protection and minimum bulk.
Sv: Case cover for note 2 N7100 with good grip and double protection
UAG have trouble delivering the cover,case for the note 2
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don't know how the shipping would be to Denmark but these are 2 of the best cases I've used on my note so far, thats saying a lot since I have a dozen lol.. they fit snug, have easy port/button access, feel nice and have grip and are totally worth the price IMO
tappity tap tapped from my Eclipsed Note 2
gasolin said:
UAG have trouble delivering the cover,case for the note 2
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what makes you say that? theyve already started shipping them out.
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what makes you say that? theyve already started shipping them out.
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http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/galaxy-note-ii/products/black-note-ii-case
This product is temporarily unavailable and just look at the reviews (the price is?)
gasolin said:
http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/galaxy-note-ii/products/black-note-ii-case
This product is temporarily unavailable and just look at the reviews (the price is?)
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The demand for it so overwhelming they ran out of stock. So whoever placed an order last month will be getting their case next week (you should check on the same page, someone already received it). Yeah, so they are out of stock but I'm sure it will be back soon. Just have to wait. Not sure what do you mean about reviews. There is only one post with someone who already received it on Sat and absolutely loves it. Wait till next week when you going to see a lot more detailed reviews in this forum.
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the demand for it so overwhelming they ran out of stock. So whoever placed an order last month will be getting their case next week (you should check on the same page, someone already received it). Yeah, so they are out of stock but i'm sure it will be back soon. Just have to wait. Not sure what do you mean about reviews. There is only one post with someone who already received it on sat and absolutely loves it. Wait till next week when you going to see a lot more detailed reviews in this forum.
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My wife and I each have one of these in different colors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Grey-...sung-Galaxy-Note-II-2-Accessory-/190761261678
Very durable, and from what I can tell, at least as high quality as the name brands, but for far less money. I highly recommend it.
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My wife and I each have one of these in different colors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Grey-...sung-Galaxy-Note-II-2-Accessory-/190761261678
Very durable, and from what I can tell, at least as high quality as the name brands, but for far less money. I highly recommend it.
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May not ship to Denmark
gasolin said:
May not ship to Denmark
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I missed the part about Denmark! A lot of sellers have that case, though, and some are probably direct from China or HK. I imagine they would ship to you very reasonably.
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Reviews of what? Nobody HAS it yet. People review a picture, and either say they "like it" or "hate it". Nobody has reviewed the actual product yet to confirm the quality and the fitment, which I'm sure not going to let us down.
I handled a number of Note 2 cases, read/watched a lot of reviews from actual note 2 users (not those "everything is great" reviews on YT because they want extra clicks). What I found, all these cheap ebay cases are OK as a temp solution, but the material is inferior and will stretch after awhile (especially those dual layer with silicon inner shell). Otterbox Defender is a massive brick with a flexing screen protector and people complaining about echo, Commuter has a slippery back, Seidio Active inner silicon will stretch and get loose at the top and the bottom after awhile (pulling away), Surface is pain in the arse with two interlocking halves, Ballistic corners are over exaggerated and bulky, Trident Aegis is nice but the back doesn't look even, even Beyond Cell Tri-Shield got some negative reviews with sub par material and inner silicon shell pulling away at the top/bottom, flip cases are nice to protect screen but not the whole phone protection and pain in the arse when you need to take a picture and/or constantly flip it open when you need to use the phone. Also, keep in mind if you want to use car mount, some of these cases will not fit in, etc. Again, this is just my personal opinion, everybody entitled to one and some will disagree with me. I'm looking for a case that you can lie down evenly on the back (without any wobble) or the front (thus also having a decent lip protection), power/volume buttons not too hard or too soft, case is not too bulky and slides in/out of the jeans pocket without picking up too much lint, fits in general grip car mounts, has a decent drop protection, easy to take phone out of the case and at the same time has a snug fit with no edges pulling away or loosing up after awhile, and with a unique design Is that too much to ask? lol!!! Hoping UAG case will be able to meet all these requirements, and Case-Mate Tough Case will be my back up case!
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My wife and I each have one of these in different colors: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Grey-...sung-Galaxy-Note-II-2-Accessory-/190761261678
Very durable, and from what I can tell, at least as high quality as the name brands, but for far less money. I highly recommend it.
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This is the only ebay case I haven't tried This one might actually work because it has plastic outer shell covering top/bottom. In mine temporary case I'm using right now (the first one in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36730711&postcount=714) it was great for about a month or two, but now the inner silicon at the bottom is pulling away and dust gets inside. Waiting for my UAG and Tough Case to arrive next week!!!
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Reviews of what? Nobody HAS it yet. People review a picture, and either say they "like it" or "hate it". Nobody has reviewed the actual product yet to confirm the quality and the fitment, which I'm sure not going to let us down.
I handled a number of Note 2 cases, read/watched a lot of reviews from actual note 2 users (not those "everything is great" reviews on YT because they want extra clicks). What I found, all these cheap ebay cases are OK as a temp solution, but the material is inferior and will stretch after awhile (especially those dual layer with silicon inner shell). Otterbox Defender is a massive brick with a flexing screen protector and people complaining about echo, Commuter has a slippery back, Seidio Active inner silicon will stretch and get loose at the top and the bottom after awhile (pulling away), Surface is pain in the arse with two interlocking halves, Ballistic corners are over exaggerated and bulky, Trident Aegis is nice but the back doesn't look even, even Beyond Cell Tri-Shield got some negative reviews with sub par material and inner silicon shell pulling away at the top/bottom, flip cases are nice to protect screen but not the whole phone protection and pain in the arse when you need to take a picture and/or constantly flip it open when you need to use the phone. Also, keep in mind if you want to use car mount, some of these cases will not fit in, etc. Again, this is just my personal opinion, everybody entitled to one and some will disagree with me. I'm looking for a case that you can lie down evenly on the back (without any wobble) or the front (thus also having a decent lip protection), power/volume buttons not too hard or too soft, case is not too bulky and slides in/out of the jeans pocket without picking up too much lint, fits in general grip car mounts, has a decent drop protection, easy to take phone out of the case and at the same time has a snug fit with no edges pulling away or loosing up after awhile, and with a unique design Is that too much to ask? lol!!! Hoping UAG case will be able to meet all these requirements, and Case-Mate Tough Case will be my back up case!
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This is the only ebay case I haven't tried This one might actually work because it has plastic outer shell covering top/bottom. In mine temporary case I'm using right now (the first one in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36730711&postcount=714) it was great for about a month or two, but now the inner silicon at the bottom is pulling away and dust gets inside. Waiting for my UAG and Tough Case to arrive next week!!!
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http://www.urbanarmorgear.com/collections/galaxy-note-ii/products/black-note-ii-case
This product is temporarily unavailable and just look at the reviews (the price is?)
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product is temporarily unavailable because all of their first batch has been pre sold, and it is currently chinese new years so more cases arent being made until after the 15 day holiday.
99% of the reviews on the page are useless since only a few of them actually have the physical case.
price i didnt have a problem with since someone on xda shared a discount code.
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Sorry man if English is not your first language (I wasn't born in US either ), but these are NOT ACTUAL reviews of the product. The product just started to ship a few days ago. ALL of those reviews are from people who DO NOT have the case yet. They just looked at the picture and making a comment if they like the picture or do not like the picture. Did you read those reviews? Don't look at # of stars, those are people IMPRESSIONS of what they think about the product based on the picture on UAG site.
Do you want to read actual review of the product UAG already released? Go to Amazon and search for UAG Galaxy S3. You will find 933 reviews with an average rating of 4.75 stars. That is a reason why this case is so hyped up. People expect it to be as good as S3 case. The comments on Note 2 page of UAG are NOT reviews, those are comments about people either saying "looks cool" or "why did you change the design from S3 version". Plus, you get a few negative comments from people who are waiting for their case and still haven't received it yet. Those are comments with "effen" references lol!!!
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Sorry man if English is not your first language (I wasn't born in US either ), but these are NOT ACTUAL reviews of the product. The product just started to ship a few days ago. ALL of those reviews are from people who DO NOT have the case yet. They just looked at the picture and making a comment if they like the picture or do not like the picture. Did you read those reviews? Don't look at # of stars, those are people IMPRESSIONS of what they think about the product based on the picture on UAG site.
Do you want to read actual review of the product UAG already released? Go to Amazon and search for UAG Galaxy S3. You will find 933 reviews with an average rating of 4.75 stars. That is a reason why this case is so hyped up. People expect it to be as good as S3 case. The comments on Note 2 page of UAG are NOT reviews, those are comments about people either saying "looks cool" or "why did you change the design from S3 version". Plus, you get a few negative comments from people who are waiting for their case and still haven't received it yet. Those are comments with "effen" references lol!!!
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I just was referring to the delivering problems they have, like people is saying they have ordered it and it took a long time before they started to ship it.
Watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySorsozRZxQ and the sgs 3 version looks different then the note 2 version (why? only because of the size difference?), how is the grip? the 2'nd custom review i so of the sgs 3 version thought it was a bit slippery, dont like the corners so much on the note 2 version, find them a bit to big,bulky.
When is it possible to buy one and is the price the same as the tough case (40 $) that i know has a good grip. Mabye i have missed something (if i did miss something i will read it again ), but why the UAG before the tough case?
I appreciate your opinions and i'd like to hear more opinions on a good case,cover for my note 2, i just don't want to buy the tough case if theres one that much better although i have the feeling that the tough case i one of the best, top of the line.
There was a coupon "friends50" that you could use with Tough Case to buy it for $20. You can't use it on-line anymore, but if you can contact them (probably calling directly is not an option for you?) maybe they can honor it?
Again, just my personal opinion since I have been "studying" these cases for the last couple of months I put UAG before Touch Case because of its lighter 1-piece design and a more modern urban look (I like the reversible orange/black grill on white Navigator for my white GN2), versus Tough Case offering blue/grey 2-piece design. I'm getting both of them to have my own hands'on experience. I know everybody raves about Tough Case, but I have to see how that inner bumper feels. So far I didn't like any designs with inner silicon cases, but read Tough Case inner bumper is more like TPU sturdy. Will see... Yes, I'm a little bit biased toward UAG, but it can all change once I have both in my hands and compare one to the other.
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This is the only ebay case I haven't tried This one might actually work because it has plastic outer shell covering top/bottom. In mine temporary case I'm using right now (the first one in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36730711&postcount=714) it was great for about a month or two, but now the inner silicon at the bottom is pulling away and dust gets inside. Waiting for my UAG and Tough Case to arrive next week!!!
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I've only had mine a month, but it looks exactly how it did when it was new. If you're looking to try others out, put this one on your list. I actually just ordered another in blue. My wife got a dark purple one, and it's so stunning, it makes my black one look boring and sad. The dark blue seems to have recently hit ebay, and I found it for $6.59 shipped. I hope it looks as nice as the purple.
Opinions on this http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
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Opinions on this http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
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great case but you can get it cheaper, I've seen that one and similar ones on ebay/amazon for close to half that price
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0130B94AC
This is my brief review of this case.
First the Good: Overall this case is pretty nice. The grooved back provides nice grip. The cutouts all line up really well. There is some nice attention to detail in the form of the case in that there is a little dip down on the bottom lip of the case flattening the area near the home button to make it easier to lay your finger on the home button for finger print reading.
There is also a nice depression in the case near the heart rate sensor on the back of the case as well to make reading the finger easier.
The case should provide some overall solid drop protection. There is a slight lip on the front that comes up above the glass, even with a glass screen protector on the phone, allowing for a lay on the table design, if you do such things. (I don't)
The buttons for volume and power are easy to press and responsive. Not as clicky as I would like them to be, but they are responsive.
Things I don't like: The color. In the pictures online on Amazon, and even here on other threads, the red of this particular case looks much more deep and vibrant. In reality, it is a lighter red color. Also, the gold trim seems a bit cheap looking. I don't really know how to describe it other than that though. I was hoping for an Iron Man theme here, but not so much. The one thing that really bugs me is the molding line that runs around the perimeter of the case. This is something that really bugs me when they manufacture cases like this. They need to make sure the mold line or injection point is hidden or smoothed out as best as possible. In this case (no pun intended) they didn't meet this criteria.
Overall though, this is a pretty decent case for the price. Provides good protection without adding a lot of bulk. Probably would look good in the red/black version, or the black/gold version. I don't really like the color combo I got though. Adds nice grip to the phone too. 7/10 in all.
Thanks for the pics! I got the gold black and have a video here
ONE thing that I do like is that their plastic shell is pliable. I've had spigen cases where the plastic is too rigid and it cracks. It was an absolute pain to try to get Spigen to honor their warranty on those.
I have the black and gold one also. I hate how the s-pen cut out pokes at my palms. Really uncomfortable to hold. It looks good, but feels cheap. Getting the phone in and out is super easy which is nice.
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Jhong209 said:
I have the black and gold one also. I hate how the s-pen cut out pokes at my palms. Really uncomfortable to hold. It looks good, but feels cheap. Getting the phone in and out is super easy which is nice.
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Dude, thank you for the suggestion .
When we designed this case , we thought a lot about the Spen Cut out .
What would people want for a case ? First of all , the functional .
We made 5 different design for the S - Pen , but due to make it easy to grab the S-Pen , we make it a little bit bigger . At least , it will allow our users to easy access to the S - Pen
But you did make a very good point , i will thing about it for next time design .
About the cheap looking ,i have to say this case actually wins a lots comments on the trading show Canada .We used the premium Tpu , which is environment - Friendly .The case has been polished twice , make sure it will be comfortable to hold and the color will be more gentle .
Anyway , we will do our best to improve our design , and choose better materials to make a better product in future
Please contact us on Facebook /artech21
we would like you to have another case to review , as you are an awesome reviewer .
Best regards
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Dude , i am really sorry for that .
We tried 3 different colors for the Red , and we also try to 3 for the golden .
I am a huge fan of Iron MAN , but the metallic brightness of the armor can not be done on my product . Unless i am going to design a Steel Version Case
But the cost of the case , and the concept of mine will be tortured .
Trust me , this is the best combo i could find .
You did make a very good review , and i love your photos .
If you want to buy a new case from us , please use coupon " artech21"
that gonna make you get extra 10% off
P.S. We did not design a decent case , which we should . I just want customers focus on the case itself , and try to balance the price among : design , quality ,materials and more .
I am just a normal guy from Mcgehee AR . I am just normal 'Merican who loves gadget
Thank you for your suggestion , i will go to the manufactory tomorrow find a better color ,so we can have a real Iron MAN
It is a disaster that staying China to make sure everything go smooth .
Anyway , i just try to do my best to provide better products with a reasonable price for People Like me .
Thank you for your review , let me know if you have any problem
seoulbrova said:
Thanks for the pics! I got the gold black and have a video here
ONE thing that I do like is that their plastic shell is pliable. I've had spigen cases where the plastic is too rigid and it cracks. It was an absolute pain to try to get Spigen to honor their warranty on those.
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Yes, I totally agree with you there. Noticed that as well. It makes it easy to put the case on and off the phone for sure.
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So I recieved my case as well and feel the same as the other reviewer. It's a good case, just not as polished as I'm used to. The blue is awesome, I just wish the other part was silver instead of gold. There is not any gold on the majority of the note 5 versions. The seam running around the entire case is very unattractive. It's a good case that will go in my normal rotation, but it's more of a weekend case, not a daily driver.
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It's a good case, just not as polished as I'm used to. The blue is awesome, I just wish the other part was silver instead of gold.
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Too bad they didn't go with a silver color, rather then the gold... not sure why they'd choose gold.
Also, as others have mentioned, it would be nice if the seam wasn't visible.
Waiting for mine to arrive..... for the price, it seems like a good case, though.
Well, today I just received the black and gold case. I actually really like the colors as the gold seems to be more of an ole' gold color and not a fake gold nugget type of color. Below are my pros and con's:
Pro's:
- Color ...really like the black and gold combination
- case can be pulled apart to help clean any dust or anything that gets into the crevices
- durability ...the inside of the case is a tough plastic but still soft enough not to scratch the sides of the phone; while the outside is a soft plastic that feels good in the hands
- curves the case actually mimics the curves of the note 5 therefore fitting naturally in the hand
- spen opening I actually enjoy it being wider due to the size of my hands
Cons:
- thickness, when compared to my tech 21 slim case this case was just to thick for my personal taste.
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So I recieved my case as well and feel the same as the other reviewer. It's a good case, just not as polished as I'm used to. The blue is awesome, I just wish the other part was silver instead of gold. There is not any gold on the majority of the note 5 versions. The seam running around the entire case is very unattractive. It's a good case that will go in my normal rotation, but it's more of a weekend case, not a daily driver.
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There is a golden version , right ?
I just like the golden so much
but i will considerate to make a real steel
And about the seam , i just hate Some Chinese Manufactory
I was too busy to check out very process , when i had the sample , (20 pieces) . There is no seem
but anyway , i hope the seam won't hurt your feeling about the case
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thanks dude .
We are appreciate for your review .
and compared to Tech 21 , We still have a long long way to go .They do have very good materials plus shockproof technology .But they charge too much for the case . We are just starting in private label product , as we know , if we can product 100000 cases , the manufactory has no problem to make an exactly the same materials product , And the price will be 1/2 theirs. Even that , we still can make a good money .
We admit that we need to improve both design and the production (like , materials ,polish ) , we are just nothing different .
but we hope our design can be attractive , and the protection is good enough .
BTW , can you please also make an amazon review ?
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chavist said:
Well, today I just received the black and gold case. I actually really like the colors as the gold seems to be more of an ole' gold color and not a fake gold nugget type of color. Below are my pros and con's:
Pro's:
- Color ...really like the black and gold combination
- case can be pulled apart to help clean any dust or anything that gets into the crevices
- durability ...the inside of the case is a tough plastic but still soft enough not to scratch the sides of the phone; while the outside is a soft plastic that feels good in the hands
- curves the case actually mimics the curves of the note 5 therefore fitting naturally in the hand
- spen opening I actually enjoy it being wider due to the size of my hands
Cons:
- thickness, when compared to my tech 21 slim case this case was just to thick for my personal taste.
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Artech21-Offical said:
There is a golden version , right ?
I just like the golden so much
but i will considerate to make a real steel
And about the seam , i just hate Some Chinese Manufactory
I was too busy to check out very process , when i had the sample , (20 pieces) . There is no seem
but anyway , i hope the seam won't hurt your feeling about the case
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thanks dude .
We are appreciate for your review .
and compared to Tech 21 , We still have a long long way to go .They do have very good materials plus shockproof technology .But they charge too much for the case . We are just starting in private label product , as we know , if we can product 100000 cases , the manufactory has no problem to make an exactly the same materials product , And the price will be 1/2 theirs. Even that , we still can make a good money .
We admit that we need to improve both design and the production (like , materials ,polish ) , we are just nothing different .
but we hope our design can be attractive , and the protection is good enough .
BTW , can you please also make an amazon review ?
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Can you please add an amazon review on the amazon.com ?
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Yes there is a gold version of the phone, but both the black and white versions have silver hardware. Maybe it's just me, but I hate having silver earpiece/home button/camera /flash with a gold case. Just seems wrong. Would have been nice to have a silver or black version.
I received my case in the mail yesterday. I ordered the red one and I personally like the shade of red that they went, but I would of liked to see the trim color black instead of gold. The case on the phone feels solid and like it would protect from some minor drops. There is also a slight lip on the front so when setting your phone face down the screen will not touch. Overall I am a fan of this case and would definitely recommend it. I just hope they make an option where the trim is black.
Edit: don't have any good pics of my phone in the case. Will have to try and take some more tomorrow
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I got my case in the mail yesterday. Full disclosure: I recieved it as a free promo, on the condition that I review it. I am not the type to give a positive review to a product I don't care for, as this post shows: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62637305&postcount=73
OK, here we go. Case looks good. Not a big fan of gold, but it's not really that important to me. I get why others are saying that the plastic is kind of cheap looking and has a visible seam. But that's only when inspected really closely. From a normal, reasonable distance (like that of everyday use), it looks just fine. I even got a couple of compliments on the case today, and I wasn't even showing it to anyone, juat taking it out of or putting it back into my pocket. It has a very modern, almost high-tech look that is admittedly somewhat cheapened by the gold plastic, but that is quickly gotten over. The rubber back has a nice ridged texture, which feels pleasant and grippy in the hand.
It's kind of hard to talk about function or form independent from each other with this case. It seems like a lot of thought went into both aspects during design, as well as how they could compliment each other. For example, the case is slim and adds no appreciable bulk. It also has curved sides that hug the contours of the phone better than my Otterbox Commuter did. I like the Commuter a lot, but between the non-slippery ridged rubber back, the curved edges and the overall thinness of the Artech, it just feels better in the hand. Its more comfortable to hold and I feel like I have a better grip on it. The slim profile of the case makes it very comfortable in a pocket as well.
The phone pops into the case in a single piece. It went in easily, but there are instructions in case you need them. I was a little worried that it might pop out as easily as it popped in. But after slamming the phone hard against my palm several times, it didn't budge. Even when I cupped my palm in an effort to put more stress on the side of the case to purposely get it to pop out. It has a nice, snug fit. There is a nice raised lip around the screen, even with a tempered glass screen protector.
As another poster noted, there is a nice bezel next to the heart rate monitor on the back of the phone that makes it easy to reach. But overall, the camera hole is smaller than my other case. So I feel that the Artech offers better camera protection without interfering with function. This same type of design is noticeable below the home button, where the lip of the case flattens out for more comfortable access. It is obvious that some thought went into this design.
Despite the back being ridged rubber that hugs the palm, the fact that there are a couple of ever so slightly raised plastic parts on the back means that this effect is, regrettably not useful on a table or other flat surface. It feels a little like a missed opportunity, but not a deal breaker.
The buttons and all of the holes for the various ports line up perfectly. The battery and headphone jacks are exposed, which I don't necessarily like, but can live with. There is a rather large opening for the s pen, but flat surfaces will touch both sides of the case without coming into contact with that part of the device. Further proof that there is a deliberate and thoughtful design here.
The rubber on the back and on the inside of the case seems kind of thin, but is a bit nore rigid than my other case. The power and volume buttons are responsive and soft. They are not very "clicky", of that kind of thing is important to you. It is not important to me, and I like the feel of these buttons.
A good 3/4 of the back is the aforementioned ridged rubber. I'm not sure how much protection it would really offer in the event of a decent drop. Again, I am conparing it to the Otterbox Commuter, which has a plastic over rubber back. One way to find out, which I don't plan on trying anytime soon. But it seems solid enough. There is some ridged pattern on the inside of the case, but I don't know if that is decorative or not. It's not symmetrical, so I think it probably is. In any event, the slightly raised plastic bits on the back look like they would prevent the back of the phone from actually coming into contact with the ground (covered in rubber or no) as the result of a flat drop. But that is just speculation on my part.
In conclusion, i would say that this is a very nice case, a few minor quibbles aside. It's got a nice blend of form and function not often seen in phone cases. It looks and feels good, and the functionality is excellent in my opinion.
For the asking price (I got it free, but you know what I mean), it is definitely nice. I only buy Otterboxes because I get them at a significant discount which puts them in the same price range as the Artech. So if I had to buy one or the other of these, it would be hard to choose (unless the Commuter was full price, in which case it would be Artech hands down because it is a good case and also I'm a tightwad). The Artech looks and especially feels way better, is easier to hold securely, and very comfortable. As far as protection, both seem comparable, but I would give a slight to moderate edge to the Otterbox commuter because of the covered ports and plastic over rubber back. But, make no mistake: the Artech Slim Stylish case seems to offer good, solid phone protection. And I'm in no hurry to go back to my other case. I'm gonna go ahead and use this one for a while.
I would definitely recommend this case to anyone looking for a sleek, yet protective case that feels good to hold.
I have gotten the case recently as well. I will say that it does seem that it would have good protection in a drop and it does allow you to place the phone face down which is a good thing do to the raised lip. As has been stated before the lines in the case from the molding injection is a bit of an annoyance but not something that is really uncommon. The buttons could use a little bit better feeling, they are not very clicky I suppose I would say.
The Cutout for the S-Pen is decent, I do like that you left space for people who have issues actually getting the S-Pen out in the first place do to either really short nails or biting nails all the time, although it could use some rounding of the edges a bit to avoid hurting the hands when holding it, even though I am unsure how people have that issue.
Also it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone either which is a bonus considering the Note series are large phones to begin with.
Overall though, I would say for me personally 8/10.
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Got my case today i really like how it feels in hand.The buttons are easy to push and the red and black go together nicely. The only issue i have so far is it pushes my glass screen protector because i have the full coverage screen protector.Would like to see more color options..
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Artech21-Offical said:
There is a golden version , right ?
I just like the golden so much
but i will considerate to make a real steel
And about the seam , i just hate Some Chinese Manufactory
I was too busy to check out very process , when i had the sample , (20 pieces) . There is no seem
but anyway , i hope the seam won't hurt your feeling about the case
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thanks dude .
We are appreciate for your review .
and compared to Tech 21 , We still have a long long way to go .They do have very good materials plus shockproof technology .But they charge too much for the case . We are just starting in private label product , as we know , if we can product 100000 cases , the manufactory has no problem to make an exactly the same materials product , And the price will be 1/2 theirs. Even that , we still can make a good money .
We admit that we need to improve both design and the production (like , materials ,polish ) , we are just nothing different .
but we hope our design can be attractive , and the protection is good enough .
BTW , can you please also make an amazon review ?
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Can you please add an amazon review on the amazon.com ?
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malickie said:
I have gotten the case recently as well. I will say that it does seem that it would have good protection in a drop and it does allow you to place the phone face down which is a good thing do to the raised lip. As has been stated before the lines in the case from the molding injection is a bit of an annoyance but not something that is really uncommon. The buttons could use a little bit better feeling, they are not very clicky I suppose I would say.
The Cutout for the S-Pen is decent, I do like that you left space for people who have issues actually getting the S-Pen out in the first place do to either really short nails or biting nails all the time, although it could use some rounding of the edges a bit to avoid hurting the hands when holding it, even though I am unsure how people have that issue.
Also it doesn't add too much bulk to the phone either which is a bonus considering the Note series are large phones to begin with.
Overall though, I would say for me personally 8/10.
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can you also add the review to amazon
people just do not like black / golden
I received mine like last week and just left a review on Amazon here https://www.amazon.com/review/R10P6O02RMUNTU/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0130A2E9G
As with past Artech products, their cases are made of top notch materials. With the first touch of the rubber material, you can instantly feel the quality and know that it will protect your device from shock or light drops. The case has an extremely simple design, but this is not to say that the case is boring. In fact, there is quite a bit going on with the contrast color of light gold or silver. It is also important to mention at this time that the contrast color is not aluminium, since it appears to be quite similar from pictures. The rubber from this trim should also provide significant protection while keeping the phone case thin.
As usual, the cut outs are all here.
Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have.