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[Case] Targus Safeport Rugged Max Pro - Galaxy Tab 3 10.1

I have a number of Galaxy Tab 3 10.1's in an enterprise environment that isn't kind to electronics. The GT3 10.1's work great and are cheap compared to other devices or even the more defacto enterprise hero, the iPad.
The problem I've had since getting a hold of the device is getting ruggedized cases for it. I've tried the Gumdrop rugged case (and probably should post a review thread of it) but I wanted something more serious looking and less like the tread of a tire. That's where the Targus Safeport case came in.
I'm pretty sure these things aren't technically sold by Targus in the US. I've found them on their official EU site but they don't sell direct. I bought 11 from Buy.com recently for about $65 a piece. They float around the internet on a few sites, although I probably hope none of you buy them since I may need them all.
The case is pretty beefy and has a built in screen protector. It's rated for a 4ft to concrete drop rating (which I'm positive we'll test in my environment). It lists wind, rain, and dust ratings although I'm skeptical on those just based on the hole for the home button in the screen protector.
It's a 3 piece case with a rubber inner shell, the snap on screen protector, then the hard exterior shell. It has covers over the headphone and power ports. The IR port is opened but sealed with a material similar to the screen protector. All the buttons are appropriately raised and seem to function just as well as when they were uncovered. The speaker grills are on the front and covered with a black fine grill mesh to probably keep that dust rating. The giant hole in the back is covered with the same material as the screen cover. I'm guessing Targus must have a connector that snaps in the circular hole. I think I've seen the same hole on the iPad case they sell.
Overall I'm happy to find the case. I'm worried it's going to be hard getting as many as I really want. So I'll probably be begging Targus for a bulk order or buying every last one on the Internet.
If you have any questions about it please ask.
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A week later, any additional thoughts? starting to look for a case for mine.
Does it cover the front aswell? if so, whats tapping like?

Artech 21 Rugged Case Review

I was provided a case by Artech 21 to test, here is my review:
If you're looking for a rugged case that will protect your Note 5 from the bumps and falls of everyday life, this case from Artech 21 will get the job done. At just under $10, it does it for a fraction of the price of most cases out there as well.
I chose the orange case to go with my gold Note 5, and it compliments my phone very well. The case follows the design of a few others by snapping into the front piece, then the back piece goes around it. The front does have a built in screen protector. I have a tempered glass protector on my phone, but functionally was not affected, including that of the S Pen. Access to the S Pen with the case is also fairly easy, while still providing a good amount of protection around it.
One thing I noticed about this case that others don't seem to have, is an indentation below the home button. This makes unlocking the phone very easy. This is done while still providing a full lip around the front in case of a fall. Another thing I really like about this case is how well the port covers stay in. This is nice as I have wireless chargers and Bluetooth earbuds, so I don't use the phone ports. Wireless charging does work with this case (official Samsung charger), as well as Android Pay.
The back is a hard plastic, with rubber around the edges to wrap around the side of the phone. The grooves on the sides provide excellent grip. The back of the case shows no wear after several days use, including a camping trip. This is more than likely due to the fake rivets/screws on the back that the case sits on. The one thing I would change with this case would be to have those rivets/screws made of a more rubber material for slightly better grip to the surface. The case, even as bright as it is, does affect the camera, even with the protective lip.
Overall, this was my first experience with Artech 21, and they left me impressed. I will definitely look their way when I decide to add to my Note 5 case collection in the future.
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Spigen Screen Protector GLAS.tR Nano Liquid?

Has anyone tried this?
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https://www.spigen.com/collections/galaxy-note-8/products/screen-protector-glas-tr-nano-liquid

Looks very interesting. I wonder how well it works. I beginning to hate how my current screen protector is crinkled on the corners.

Its a replacement oleophobic coating. Oil and fingerprints. It wont protect from scratches.
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When I first bought the phone I used it without a case for a short time and there were microscratches all around the front and back. I've never had a phone in recent years that scratches this easily. So I've used the spigen liquid both on the front and back and I haven't seen any new scratches for a while. Then I put a screen protector film both on the front and back to be sure.
So this liquid seemed to protect from microscratches, but don't expect it to protect your phone from anything more than that.

It would provide very minor scratch protection by refreshing your oleophobic coating and making it slick, but like you mentioned, it won't protect from a real scratch.
There are some ceramic clear coatings for automotive paint that would probably provide stronger scratch resistance, but I'll tell you right now, they are DAMN expensive. $70+ an oz.
If you just want to redo/refresh your oleophobic coating, there are cheaper ways. Fusso makes a coating kit for tablets that will last you the lifetime of your phone and probably your next 2 devices as well.

This has the same properties as the ceremic coatings I use for car detailing, it is more than just a coating. It will protect from scratches but understand it will wear off.

aydc said:
When I first bought the phone I used it without a case for a short time and there were microscratches all around the front and back. I've never had a phone in recent years that scratches this easily. So I've used the spigen liquid both on the front and back and I haven't seen any new scratches for a while. Then I put a screen protector film both on the front and back to be sure.
So this liquid seemed to protect from microscratches, but don't expect it to protect your phone from anything more than that.
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Did it cover or hide the previous micro scratches? I recently got a Google Pixel 2 XL and in less than a month i have numerous scratches on the bottom side of the screen, was thinking if this would be able to cover the previous scratches.

For those who have applied, any updates? (now that it a few months old by now)
I am thinking about using it.

rsd2000 said:
For those who have applied, any updates? (now that it a few months old by now)
I am thinking about using it.
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I would like to hear any updates on this as well.

I've had this on my S8+ for a month and a half or so.
Applying the "screen protector" was super simple. You just wipe your screen off with one wipe and then apply the coating. All-in-all it took me a minute of application time and I gave it ten minutes to sit before I used the microfiber to wipe off the "excess".
The coating is very hydrophobic, which means basically nothing to me because I don't go around dumping liquids on my phone . It did nothing for my existing micro-scratches, I was hoping that it would fill them in at least a little bit but they're just as bad as they previously were. It seems to help prevent new ones, though. I treat my phone terribly (in and out of my pockets with no case or other screen protection) and I haven't noticed any new scratching since I applied the coating. With that being said, I'm not convinced that it would stand up to anything that would result in major scratching. If I were more concerned about the safety of my phone I would definitely be looking at getting a traditional screen protector or a good case.

The Best Mi 9 Lite screen protector

This is not a simple 9h protection glass, it is a complete kit !!!
There comes a beautiful plastic box that contains: 2 protective glasses for the Mi9 lite, 2 protective glasses for the rear cameras, two cleaning kits for the pre-installation display, two bottles of liquid for the positioning of the cam protection slides and finally a practical plastic frame that guides the installation of 9h glass.
The instructions are very clear: clean the screen with the appropriate kit, place the guide frame on the phone, take the 9H glass, remove the protection of the "adhesive" side and simply placing it in the guide frame this is adsorbed by the display in perfect way without some bubbles. The glass covers the entire display except about 1 mm above and below leaving a small "gotch" for the front cam. It is fairly oleophobic and no sensitivity is lost to the touch screen nor does it create problems with the front imprint. I would buy it again with my eyes closed ... in fact ... there is no need because there are 2 glasses of glass !!!
Vetro Temperato Protettivo per Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite [Confezione da 2] con Vetro Temperato per la Fotocamera,Skin in Stile Fibra di Carbonio per Il Retro, Include Kit di Installazione Facilitata.

Where can we buy it??

I think it's this one
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07YBQV1P1/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Dam9Db3S4AKJE
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Its almost pointless to have these types of glass protections on already toughened screen and camera glass. I'd buy a leather case for the phone instead because if you drop the phone on a hard surface, the scratches would be the least of your worries.

It may eventually get sand-like scratches overtime but they are not noticeable at all unless you look by side with screen off at light, there are a thousand more chances to the break the screen than getting a noticeable scratch on it.
Still up to you to use or not.
I bought cheapest one to try out, I have yet to apply it.

Jeanz Sensation said:
Its almost pointless to have these types of glass protections on already toughened screen and camera glass. I'd buy a leather case for the phone instead because if you drop the phone on a hard surface, the scratches would be the least of your worries.
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I understand where you guys are coming from but, I did an experiment with my Redmi Note 7 vs all other cell phones I've owned in the past....I put a tempered glass on it.
So far, I've replaced 4 tempered glass protectors ( in the year and a half I've had this phone) due to cracks.
My child ran at me full speed to give me a hug at dance class while I was sitting down...that was crack #1...other times 2-4, were accidents where a heavy object either fell on my screen or I dropped the phone face down breaking the protectors.
Each time I wondered what would happen if this were the actual glass itself?! I don't want to know!!!!
Did the protectors pay for themselves several times....HELL YES!!!
I know I didn't want to deal with replacing broken screens etc.
I can and have done these repairs numerous times in the past with other phones.
This time I am proud to say I have and never will have to repair my still flawless phone or screen due to:
1. Having a good time glass cover immediately from day 1 (Teebo brand)
2. Having my phone in a case also immediately from day 1
Is that extreme... probably but I can attest that the next owner I sell my phone to will be happy the phone is near mint condition as a result...as always YMMV

carbon fiber original xiaomi case

anyone here using original xiaomi carbon fiber case?
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Really nice case. Looks nice, it is very slim and has a great greep.
The only thing I am concerned is its margins/edges around the screen. For example factory (transparent) case has edges at the corners, so If you put the phone face down, the screen is not touching the surface.
The edges of carbon fiber case are barely palpable, so if you lay the phone face down I think the chances are high that you will eventually end up getting some scratches depending on surface.
Is there any feedback about this case?

I have original xiaomi flip case for Mi 10 Ultra, the issue is, it does not protect Camera lens.

I have all 3. This case is thinner than factory included case. Camera bump will touch the surface if lay the phone down. But, I apply tempered glass lense protector. Fits perfectly well.

Unfortunately adding optical elements introduces more refraction and increases the chances of ghosting and flaring. Best not to do this... physically protect it with a raised guard instead.
Almost all phones already have built in lense protectors.
Interesting fact, real carbon fiber is an effective radio frequency EM shield; it behaves like solid metal.

blackhawk said:
Unfortunately adding optical elements introduces more refraction and increases the chances of ghosting and flaring.
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Yeah, I would not do it either.
Eventually I had applied hydrogen protection to the screen and switched to carbon fiber case. I like it more than factory/transparent one.

batareikin51 said:
Yeah, I would not do it either.
Eventually I had applied hydrogen protection to the screen and switched to carbon fiber case. I like it more than factory/transparent one.
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Unfortunately there not a lot of case choices. My favorite case is the Zizo Bolt but no model for these phones.
All screens need some kind of physical protection or they will get scratched.
On an old S4+ with a failing display I tested how long it go before getting scratched, less then 6 months.
With protector 4+ years and no scratches.

blackhawk said:
Unfortunately there not a lot of case choices. My favorite case is the Zizo Bolt but no model for these phones.
All screens need some kind of physical protection or they will get scratched.
On an old S4+ with a failing display I tested how long it go before getting scratched, less then 6 months.
With protector 4+ years and no scratches.
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I have been using a note 9, for 2 years, last year with no protection. No scratches so far. Well, I am veeery cautious But Gorilla Glass 5 is really good. My wife does not care about her phone that is also GG5, she drops it periodically on concrete floor, carries it with keys of all kinds. No scratches so far. It is really amazing. Basically this example made me remove my protection from my Note 9. Wwll, I paid tribute to Ultra by applying basic protection, but I think I will eventually remove it

^One grain of sand is all it takes.
Keys and coins aren't hard enough... sand is.
Gorilla glass's scratch resistance isn't much better the ordinary glass.