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Getting my vibe tomorrow, and want to get some stuff to protect it. Since it is a giant piece of plastic, it must be vulnerable to damage moreso than other phones. I will be putting the phone in my pocket most often.
Suggestions: Are Hard or Gel or Silicon or TPU the best material for cases in terms of dropping and scratching? Should I get a screen protector (don't want to spend more than a few bucks on this).
Please leave a little description or note so it's easier to understand the reasoning for the product. Thanks!
I've looked at some suggestions so far, with 10$ for 2 screens and other various expensive stuff. I was wondering if the cheaper ebay stuff such as http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Clear-LCD-S...811631?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a4730aaf would still be good for the vibrant? Definitely cost cutting.
Also, some TPU cases are just 1-2 dollars on ebay. Otterboxes on the other hand are +25$ sadly.
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real look ss is really good. 5stars on amazon. 10bucks
they give u a nice pkg with cleaning cloth, alcohol thing to clean ur screen, piece of tape to remove any remainning dusts before u apply the screen protector.
they give u 2screen protector btw
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Case mate tough case. Kinda pricey but really cool. It doesn't grip your pocket when you try to take it out. But it feels good in your hand.
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+1 on the realook screen protectors.
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No screen protector and use the black one from tmobile
Zagg invisible shield and otterbox commuter case. TPU cases from ebay is pretty good and cheeap also.
+1 on the realook sp and body glove flex chrome case. it might feel a little weighty but the lip on the faux chrome bit is well worth the size increase.
thanks! lots of suggestions here. it will help if you leave a little note about your suggestion since everyone has a different opinion (such as why you might want to avoid getting screen protectors)
Seidio Innocase or Otterbox commuter. Had the Otterbox on my Slide and it worked awesome. I got the Seidio for the Vibe because I also wanted the clip and so far all is good with it. I'm using the screen protector from T-Mobile cause I had it left from when my wife got hers, works fine for me.
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I have the bodyglove and it has worked well. I have dropped it twice and it still snaps back on and my phone is not scratched
I just ordered this http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...axy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Barely-There-Cases.asp
and before that I had the $2 case off ebay the one with diamond back to it, and its a great case just wanted to try something different, check this out if you dont like the idea of barely there case http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Vibrant...226743?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5641ecd1f7 heard its a good one too.
Oh and dont listen to anyone who tells you not to get a screen protector, your screen will get scratched if you dont... my friend is a perfect example and he swears he never had his keys and phone in the same pocket.
anyone have the Tirdent Cyclops and like it?
well got my phone, and the guy already threw on a generic screen protector and gave me a clear argyle? silicon case on top. i guess i'll use these for now until i see the use for better.
i have never touched it naked then forever virgin
presence06 said:
anyone have the Tirdent Cyclops and like it?
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I have it and really like it. I was going to suggest it, but it might be too bulky for pocket carry. The outside would probably be covered in dust and lint also. I don't own the Otterbox Commuter, but I think the Trident Cyclops provides more protection. It has dust covers for the speakers and silicone plugs for the usb and headphone jack. Only thing unprotected would be the microphone hole.
in what sense would the speakers and plugs be unprotected--just dust? cant you use that keyboard compressed air blower for those?
i was wondering because my silicone case makes it impossible to get the usb charging port open so i was considering it just leaving it open forever, but not if its vulnerable to dmg
I have the T-Mobile rubber one, I like it but I hate the lint/hair it collects. I also hate how it scratched the hell out of the bezel. But I think that woud happen with any other case.
I've been checking out the Trident one and thought it looked pretty good.
My girlfriend got a Seido case for her Droinc and it reminds me of the inCase cases for iPhones, I wish they'd make them for the Vibrant...
presence06 said:
I have the T-Mobile rubber one, I like it but I hate the lint/hair it collects. I also hate how it scratched the hell out of the bezel. But I think that woud happen with any other case.
I've been checking out the Trident one and thought it looked pretty good.
My girlfriend got a Seido case for her Droinc and it reminds me of the inCase cases for iPhones, I wish they'd make them for the Vibrant...
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why not try a soft cover? eliminates scratches
Nothing can be better than the Otterbox. Pricey though.
I was so anxious about dropping\scratching my phone that I bought this huge case from amazon and now I've realized....Using a case just ****ing ruins this phone, it literally becomes a working brick (literally) also its well known that its probably the thinnest phone around, i mean forget the case yo. Anyone else agree?
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Cover-EF...949365&sr=1-6&keywords=Samsung+Galaxy+S3+Case
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I agree.
I have had an Evo, and an Evo 3D previously. Both of which I never used a cover/case on.
Then I got a small clip on case for my GSIII, but really dislike the bulkiness that it adds to the phone. I keep toying around with it, taking the case off, then putting it back on. I really am thinking of going caseless. But I do need to find a good screen protector. If I decided to do that.
I'm still debating, every time I buy cases I end up taking it off with in a few days...I already got a screen protector and I think that's all I need.
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@Cuhrazy
That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
I need a kickstand, need it. So I have a Case-Mate Pop!. It does make it brick-like when I have the phone in it.
I really really want a case cuz I'm scared to drop it. And my hands get oily and it starts slipping lmao. But then again, a case will cover up its sexiness
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You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
Halmo said:
You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
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Yeah TPU cases are good. Not really big but do give some protection. I'm looking at one of these: www.cruzerlite.com
Should be some Youtube reviews also.
Don't buy the white d30 open button case, gets dirty crazy fast, and cleaning it removes the white finish
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I ended up buying one even though I don't like em because the phone seems a bit slippery to me and want to avoid dropping it.
Either way, the tpu case I bought isn't that bulky so I'm ok with it.
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I didn't want a case
But then I got the phone and now i'm afraid i'm going to drop it so I bought a slim TPU case and a slim TPU bumper. I may rock it without a case every now and then because this phone feels and looks great.
no case brah.
i got a free one to protect it until i get one of these
shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-skin-cases-top10.htm
This is my solution to the whole thing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645709 It focuses more on the screen protection than the case itself, so I'll sum it up here too.
I have found XO skin to be the best pick of wet install protection. Their skins cover any device so perfectly edge to edge that they virtually disappear. Other companies like ZAGG say they have "features" like the "orange peel effect", and that due to the fact that the Galaxy Nexus has a curved screen the shield needs to be smaller to accommodate this and there's nothing they can do. It's bull. They look like crap and it's their way of trying to hide that. XO has a full body protection option that when installed properly offers complete protection from every day nicks dings and short distance fumbles (all you can ask for from a case) that you almost forget is there. And when you do remember you show it off to people, instead of shoving your ZAGG covered phone back in your pocket in embarrassment. It still has a slight rubbery feel under hot heavy use (no innuendo intended), so I put a brand new new cheepo throw away plastic screen protector over it every couple of weeks to solve all my issues. (trust me when I say the XO Skin is completely unnoticeable underneath it. It does NOT look like you have two screen protectors on. Many people didn't believe me) I have been case free for 2 months without a care in the world about it, and my phone still looks wonderful.
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I need a case. My hands are small so when I try to reach with my thumb across the screen, the base of my thumb will usually barely touch the screen causing chaos with the touchscreen. Case with raised sides that protect the screen some when dropped keep my thumb from hitting the touchscreen on the sides.
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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@Cuhrazy
That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
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Thats the point. It replaces the battery cover and adds protection to the screen. Sure it prolly wouldn't be that great for the back but you would have an extra back cover.
Robert Hodgson said:
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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Does yours come with a built in screen protector? I wanna get one but I hate the screen protecter.
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find a good case, adn yo're G2G. I know my POP! isn't the thinnest, but I already dropped it onto tile from about 3 feet today. i'm not taking any chances. lol
Like many others, I'm a little paranoid after all the horror stories I've read about our brittle, fragile little phones so I ordered a couple of defence measures, A case (I've actually ordered 2 but the one I have doesn't seem very resilient) and a screen protector, do you think these will offer sufficient protection?
Case : JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Protection Case Cover with Build in Stand
The case I already have is the following : Nillkin Tree-Texture Slim, Snap-on / Flip Case / Cover for Google Nexus 4
Screen Protector : XGear Fantom 4 Tempered Glass Screen Protector For LG Nexus 4
The case I have is sturdy enough but I just don't trust it in case I drop the phone, the Diablo case just looks like it would protect the phone better, I have also seen another case which looks like it would protect the phone even better (will update later as I'm at work at the moment)
Just for info, this is the other case I was looking at, I watched a review on YouTube which stated that it's got really good face protection due to the moulding on the corners being more prominent.
LG NEXUS 4 BALLISTIC SHELL GEL SG SERIES CASE
Anyone tried this case and have anything to report/review?
EDIT: Just found this review on XDA I might look at getting this case depending on how the Diablo one works out
How fragile the phone is entirely depends on what you do day to day and what your friends/family/wife/husband would rate your klutzy-ness level as.
As such I have moshed at music festivals and gigs, have a walking heavy campus environment without incident (nor even a scratch) and only use a rear glass protector as the most likely thing to happen is if I hit the corner of a table or something.
To answer your question though, that case looks like it'd be fairly solid hahah.
Are you trying to make your Nexus 4 as durable as a tank or something ?
I've been using my nexus 4 now with only a Ringke Slim, and its still in mint condition.
For normal use you will never need a case like what you have, only in extreme conditions.
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Are you trying to make your Nexus 4 as durable as a tank or something ?
I've been using my nexus 4 now with only a Ringke Slim, and its still in mint condition.
For normal use you will never need a case like what you have, only in extreme conditions.
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A tank would be nice yeah lol, I'm only stressing because I've seen stories of people dropping the phone from less than a foot high and the back shattered so I'd rather be safe than sorry, especially since it's not on a contract so we can't go running to a provider to replace it if it gets damaged.
Haha, yeah ofcourse the glass would break if you dropped it on a hard surface, face first.
You'd just ahve to be careful when you have your phone in your hand.
I personally never, ever, have dropped a smartphone and i dont plan on doing it anytime.
Just a simple bumper, or other case will protect you from fall damage.
Those cases you showed make your phone really bulky and ugly (in my opinion).
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I personally never, ever, have dropped a smartphone and i dont plan on doing it anytime.
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LOL I don't think anyone ever sets out to drop the phone, except for these people doing smash tests on YouTube which I don't understand at all...
"I'm going to throw this phone at a wall to see if it will smash"
*BANG*
*TINKLE*
*CRACK*
"Yup, that's really bad, it smashed when I threw it against a wall"
Well durrrrrr!
djsubterrain said:
LOL I don't think anyone ever sets out to drop the phone, except for these people doing smash tests on YouTube which I don't understand at all...
"I'm going to throw this phone at a wall to see if it will smash"
*BANG*
*TINKLE*
*CRACK*
"Yup, that's really bad, it smashed when I threw it against a wall"
Well durrrrrr!
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Looked like you were going to do that, when buying such a case lol.
I suggest taking a look at the Acase Super Leggerra Case. I have one, and it's just like the commuter series of otterbox. It offers good protection and looks pretty nice. Although I wouldn't get the white one. I got it, and it got dirty really easy... lol.
I only use that type of case when I'm at the gym. Otherwise, I have a front and rear bestskinever and that's it. Looks perfect except for some scratches on the chrome border.
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I don't think I've ever seen or heard of anyone shattering their screens or backs using a simple bumper or slim case. Unless you want to be able to physically throw your phone around or treat it roughly, bumpers/slim cases are fine for 95% of use cases for normal people.
But sure, if you want the 100% piece of mind that your phone won't be broken, then by all means, bulk it up and deface the heck out of it.
djsubterrain said:
Like many others, I'm a little paranoid after all the horror stories I've read about our brittle, fragile little phones so I ordered a couple of defence measures, A case (I've actually ordered 2 but the one I have doesn't seem very resilient) and a screen protector, do you think these will offer sufficient protection?
Case : JKase DIABLO Series Tough Rugged Dual Layer Protection Case Cover with Build in Stand
The case I already have is the following : Nillkin Tree-Texture Slim, Snap-on / Flip Case / Cover for Google Nexus 4
Screen Protector : XGear Fantom 4 Tempered Glass Screen Protector For LG Nexus 4
The case I have is sturdy enough but I just don't trust it in case I drop the phone, the Diablo case just looks like it would protect the phone better, I have also seen another case which looks like it would protect the phone even better (will update later as I'm at work at the moment)
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For traveling, I may put on my Ringke Fusion case, but for the most part, I have my OEM Bumper on. If I had a Seidio Active case ordered up, I may pop that on when I go on vacation like Disneyworld.
But given your options you posted, I have seen cases like the Diablo for the GNex and they are indeedy very protective. Not too bad for the price either.
I have the case that OP is looking at...awesome case, I use it while mowing lawns and taking down trees. Not expensive either...
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Simply put-
How many turbo users prefer no case?
How many turbo users need protection?
I want to get an idea of how many people are confident with the build quality of this phone, i want to know the averages for preference of our turbo users, and i want it simply put in yes or no on the poll.
ccheww said:
Simply put-
How many turbo users prefer no case?
How many turbo users need protection?
I want to get an idea of how many people are confident with the build quality of this phone, i want to know the averages for preference of our turbo users, and i want it simply put in yes or no on the poll, which im not sure is posted correctly.
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No case. No need.
Naked all the way.
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I find myself going back and forth. Putting the case on when I go outdoors, leaving it off indoors. I wish I had th balls to keep the case off. Someone motivate me.
Case at work...naked everywhere else
No case ever
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Yeah same. Phone is great without case. The trouble with the cases is that most of them don't seem to fit very well. I have the 64 gb version. Tried the moto flip case. It was so tight I almost had to rip the case in half to get it back out. Otterboxes for this phone are junk. The only good fitting case I've found is the incipio dual pro. I keep it off at home and on at work.
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Yeah same. Phone is great without case. The trouble with the cases is that most of them don't seem to fit very well. I have the 64 gb version. Tried the moto flip case. It was so tight I almost had to rip the case in half to get it back out. Otterboxes for this phone are junk. The only good fitting case I've found is the incipio dual pro. I keep it off at home and on at work.
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I have an otterbox commuter for my 64gb bn and it fits perfectly. Not too tight and has already saved my phone from 9 separate drops. I definitely wouldn't call it junk. Sure a bit bulky. But that's the price you pay for a tough case.
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I have an otterbox commuter for my 64gb bn and it fits perfectly. Not too tight and has already saved my phone from 9 separate drops. I definitely wouldn't call it junk. Sure a bit bulky. But that's the price you pay for a tough case.
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The defender was definitely junk. I had to return mine. The way they cut the screen protector out is horrible. It makes it so you have to swipe down two or three times from the notification bar. I tried the commuter but then I remembered that every single one I've gotten in the past has cracked and fallen apart when I didn't even drop it.
I use a case only to hold the metal piece so that it connects to my magnetic car mount. Aside from that this phone is naked.
No need to case it! It isn't a samsung phone!
I use a case at work. I work in a shop so there's grease, weld spatter, grinding dust etc. I brought the phone in ONE DAY and it slipped out of my hand and bounced off a metal welding table. Never again. I have the otter box commuter and I like it. Its a little bulky but still fits in my back pocket just fine. If I didn't work in such a messy and hazardous workplace I would never have a case on this sexy phone.
Naked at home, sarcophagus when out
Otterbox Defender. I am pretty rough on phones. Wouldn't last a week without it.
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No case. I'm in construction. And even when I'm carful my phone can take a beating. My g2 was all scratched up in the first week. This beast still looks brand new! Very impressed
Screen is covered by motorola if it breaks. No need for a case if you ask me.
Naked all the way
I prefer no case, but I prefer more a phone that doesn't have a cracked screen or broken internals
I go caseless. I just like the way the ballistic nylon feels in my hands. I'm waiting for the new Tudia case for the BN version to use for when I go out running. That's really the only time I feel like I need one.
This is the first phone I've had in years (since pre-android days) on which I have not put a cover. I've seen people's comments about the Turbo being ugly, but the ballistic nylon is the first phone for me where I am both confident enough in the general build and impressed enough with the looks that I cannot bear to hide it behind a case.
Hello all,
I was wondering if its safe to use the phone without a case. I kind of like its design but i am rather afraid that the camera will break because it stands out way too much.
I already have a case,temp glass for screen and camera applied but i have started disliking my cases so far.
My question to you all is, do you really use a cover case to protect the camera or is it safe to take it off?
With cover is the best way, my phone have a scratch on top of the edge just hitting a furniture with a case on it
It's way too slippery to use without a case. I use it without a case a lot and have already dented the corner from a drop.
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I like the design and feel of the phone too, but I use a case just to protect the camera. Even with the case that came with the phone, the camera was scratched up because the case is too thin. I now use a different case that's slightly thicker.
Sadly same thoughts, its too much of a risk. I had it one day without a case and its too risky, if only camera didnt stand out that much.
Back to flip case.
I work in construction and never use cases with any of my phones. I just hate the looks and added bulk. I already dropped mine quite a few times, even from head height, still working fine lol. Its just the same as with any other phone. Its neither more nor less slippery, and since its made from metal you wont get breaks in the body, worst case scenario a dent. I dont see this phone having any resell value after few years, and since it cost so little, i prefer enjoying how good it feels in hand and how slim it is rather than making it ugly and fat like oukitel or some other ****ty cheap chinese phone. Last time i used a case it actually made damage instead of protecting the phone. Small particles of dust got inside case and scratched whole backside of my nexus 6p, never again. And whats with the camera lens concerns? it has a small lip, so it should be enough to protect against flat surfaces, and no case gonna protect against other damage, like keys or stuff.
I would not but depends on your use
I somehow have a scratch on my fingerprint sensor. It works fine but...
evan220 said:
I somehow have a scratch on my fingerprint sensor. It works fine but...
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How does someone even manage that?
jts2111 said:
How does someone even manage that?
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I'm a mechanic. Might be part of it.