Got the Speck CandyShell Grip on the day I got my Note5 because it was one if the few I knew that had same day delivery on Amazon. I figured I'd get another more durable one in a few days, LifeProof or Otterbox etc., but the Speck has been perfect - it's pretty minimal, but very protective and those 'grip lines' make it plenty grippy so I don't ever feel like I'm going to drop it, but not so grippy that I struggle to get it out of the pocket of jeans. Qi charger works fine. Also dropped it the other day, no damage to anything.
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Accessories Cases anyone??
- Thread starter Mdraej99
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I have a book- type but it hinges on the left. I am left-handed and would like one that hinges on the right. So far I get blank looks when i ask any venders. Any sources out there?
rcaine
Well-Known Member
Got my Note 5 two weeks ago from Costco (Wireless Advocates) and I've been gearing up my protection. I carry my phone in my pocket and I've been know to drop my phone as I exit the car (on asphalt which does bad things to my phones). I got Qmadix Invisible First Defense Tempered Glass installed right at the store. It is lighter than the Spigen Glass I had on my Note 3 but seems to protect OK. The phone seems to read my fingers, especially around the edges when I had no intention of selecting something. That may be the phone, that may be the glass. If I had it to do over I might get the Zagg glass but I'm set for now.
For a case I got the Otterbox Commuter. It is much lighter than the one for the Note 3 and provides all the protection I expect from Otterbox. By the way you can order this mail order from Costco ($34) if you can figure out how to click through. Search for Cell Phones and switch to the third party site (Wireless Advocates) then shop for Accessories.
For a case I got the Otterbox Commuter. It is much lighter than the one for the Note 3 and provides all the protection I expect from Otterbox. By the way you can order this mail order from Costco ($34) if you can figure out how to click through. Search for Cell Phones and switch to the third party site (Wireless Advocates) then shop for Accessories.
jack58
Android Expert
I have yet to put a case on my past 10 cell phones... Sheesh, they didn't have cases back in the Blackjack II days... people were just more careful not to drop their phones! I have yet to drop one as I'm extra careful, & don't do stupid things like holding a phone to my ear with my shoulders while tying my shoes, etc... So if they're not nice enough "stock", so I paint 'em. I like them to be unique and "mine". Some are harder to paint than others due to the finish and/or masking... but worth the time to do it for me. I don't want the same phone or notebook as the next person.... I'm waiting for the Note 6 as the Note 4 is better than the Note 5 which has no microSD or removable battery. Note 6 will bring back the microSD.
Note 4 with Samsung Gear S & Samsung Tablet
The blackjack II & S3 were nice enough, I left them alone, no case. Carbon Fiber on Note 4
Note 4 with Samsung Gear S & Samsung Tablet
The blackjack II & S3 were nice enough, I left them alone, no case. Carbon Fiber on Note 4
Bovineman61
Newbie
Got mine wrapped safely in an Otterbox.
CoyotesFan4Evr
Android Enthusiast
I guess I'm slowly converting into a Samsung everything person. I stayed away from doing it because I thought that it was the android equal of being all Apple everything. There were and are still other good phone brands out there such as LG and HTC. Anyways, I'm about to order my Note5 for Verizon. I have the Note 3 at the moment. I like it, it's been a great phone but I'm moving to the Verizon plan and I want to take advantage of the upgrade benefits of that plan. So, with my Note 3 I have an extended battery on it. To be exact I have a 9500mAh battery. I have to because I use my phone all the time at work and keeping it plugged in to last the entire night just ends up shortening the overall life of the battery.
So since the Note 5 has a none removable battery, has anyone come across or even looked for a case with a built in battery. I'm not talking about the one that serves as a battery pack to charge your phone without a cord. I'm talking about an actual built in battery and case? I've looked a little on Amazon but haven't looked to deep because I don't have the phone yet. I would rather not get excited and sold on a case before I get the phone. And I'm one who takes care of my phones as thought they are glass and will break with the slightest move in the wrong direction. So I case mine up in tough cases. To me I don't mind the bulk because I still feel a cell phone should feel like a cell phone and not be something you barely know you are carrying it. I mean come on my phone right now is mostly battery at the moment. So any help in what you guys have found in your own search for the perfect case would be awesome.
So since the Note 5 has a none removable battery, has anyone come across or even looked for a case with a built in battery. I'm not talking about the one that serves as a battery pack to charge your phone without a cord. I'm talking about an actual built in battery and case? I've looked a little on Amazon but haven't looked to deep because I don't have the phone yet. I would rather not get excited and sold on a case before I get the phone. And I'm one who takes care of my phones as thought they are glass and will break with the slightest move in the wrong direction. So I case mine up in tough cases. To me I don't mind the bulk because I still feel a cell phone should feel like a cell phone and not be something you barely know you are carrying it. I mean come on my phone right now is mostly battery at the moment. So any help in what you guys have found in your own search for the perfect case would be awesome.