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Galaxy Note 2 master Accessories List

MiXoLoGiSt said:
I can't answer for her but I just got the white Cruzerlite Androidified TPU case for the Note 2 and I'm honestly impressed with the quality of it. It does add some bulk and some weight but I think this case is perfect to use daily. I am very picky with cases and this one satisfies me.

Disclaimer: I did get this case for free, but not for the purpose of review. I got it through a promotion they were doing through Amazon yesterday for free cases to the first 100 people.
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And you didn't mention it here! :eek:
 
I received the ebay vehicle cradle/docks I ordered a few weeks ago and both are awesome.

Both are by Samsung/Pleomax

First one is the All Fit 3
Second one is the All Fit 2

The All Fit 3 is colored black and white and one of the arms hinges expands and is deep enough for a extended battery cover.

The All Fit 2 is all black and the place holders expand and also can hold a Note with a outer case.

I haven't decided which to use permanently yet.

Pics and review to follow later. :D

TS
 
MiXoLoGiSt said:
I can't answer for her but I just got the white Cruzerlite Androidified TPU case for the Note 2 and I'm honestly impressed with the quality of it. It does add some bulk and some weight but I think this case is perfect to use daily. I am very picky with cases and this one satisfies me.

Disclaimer: I did get this case for free, but not for the purpose of review. I got it through a promotion they were doing through Amazon yesterday for free cases to the first 100 people.
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Thanks, ill give it a try.
 
I don't know if this was posted already, but Diztronic is now selling their cases for the Note 2. I used a Diztronic on my LTE EVO and it was hands down the best case I've ever had. Perfect combination of slimness, protection, grippiness, and looks.

They're also selling on Amazon. I placed an order through Amazon and also got some Tetrax replacement nubs.
 
I just ordered the official Samsung Protective Cover+ for my Note 2. I want something slim that will work with my Samsung universal multimedia dock so I'm hoping the Samsung case will be thin enough to work with that.

I will probably also order the Spigen Ultra Thin Air case as well sometime after Christmas.
 
Hey everyone. I got a ton of accessories for my Note 2 for Christmas and I thought this would be an appropriate place to share if anyone was leaning towards anything I received.

Ringke Slim Case
Amazon.com: [SF Matte Black] Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Ringke SLIM Soft Feeling Premium Hard Case AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and Unlocked - Eco Package [REVISED VERSION]: Cell Phones & Accessories

I actually bought this for myself awhile back. It was loose at the top and bottom parts of the phone, but after I contacted customer support they were happy to send me a new one free of charge. It fits perfectly now and I have zero complaints with this case.

Cimo S-Line Back Case Flexible
Amazon.com: Cimo S-Line Back Case Flexible TPU Cover for Samsung Galaxy Note II Note 2 (GT-N7100, All Carriers) - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
I have the clear and black versions of this phone and really like them both. Provide a lot of overall protection, doesn't add much bulk, and the grips on the sides are very nice for handling the phone. Considering the size of the Note 2, I feel like I won't drop it with the added grips on the sides.

elago M2 Stand/Dock
Amazon.com: elago M2 Stand/Dock For iPhone 5/4S/3GS/1G Angled Support for FaceTime (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories
This is a really nice stand. I have it on my desk and it's just easier to browse, answer calls/texts, and adds a really nice look to the phone. It's not cheaply built and I'm not worried that the stand will tip over at all.

iOttie One-Touch windshield and dashboard car mount for Galaxy Note 2
Amazon.com: iOttie One-Touch windshield and dashboard car mount for Galaxy Note 2: Cell Phones & Accessories
I haven't used the dock much, but it is has a very nice build quality and a wide array of viewing angles. It has a solid feel to it and held up very well in my test drive around the block. So far it has stuck to my dashboard really well and time will tell if any other problems arise.

SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC
Amazon.com: SanDisk 64GB Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 30MB/s Memory Card with SD Adapter (NEW VERSION) - Retail Packaging with Komputerbay SDXC USB Reader: Cell Phones & Accessories
Haven't used it much, but the included adapters made the transfer from my old 16gb micro sd card really simple. I didn't want to worry about storage space on my phone and as long as I have this I don't think I ever will.

Santa was pretty damn nice to me this year, but I fully intend to use all of these accessories as much as possible. If you have any questions on anything that I mentioned, feel free to ask!

Have a happy holiday season fellow note 2 users!
 
As a longtime cellphone dealer (since 1985) with several locations and service I would caution EVERYONE USING THE USB CONNECTION on ANY cellphone. Why? USB connections are generally flimsy and open to dirt and (yes, believe it or not, we have even seen apple pie in them) other contaminants. They are also very susceptible to vibration and mechanical stresses. We see an enormous number of phones coming in that have defective USB sockets on them, either filled with apple pie and other crud, or even worse (apple pie can be cleaned out with a toothbrush) the connector has been stresses against the circuit board to the extent that it has busted the solder connections, broken or lifted the foils, etc. The latter problems are generally big bucks to repair; in the order of water damage repair. They tend to toss the PC board and replace it with a new one. Best at this point to just get a new phone.... it is often cheaper.

Sorry to be so verbose, but I just want to warn folks against using docking stations or anything that uses the USB port on their phone. I cannot comment on the Note 2 specifically but I can say, in general, I have seen hundreds if not thousands of defective USB ports. Never force a connection... never wiggle the connector/cable.... be gentle and your phone will treat you well.

For what it is worth.



drexappeal said:
Now, for those of you that are like me and are completely obsessed with car docks and having a good car dock, I've been reserved about the Samsung Car Docks, especially the way the dock is connected to the mount...until...I found a solution that I can use with my ProClip vehicle mount! I did a little research to find this info, but the original Galaxy Note dock (and I believe the Galaxy S 2 and possibly GS3 car dock) use a Richter 4 prong mounting set up.

I found this adaptor that should work perfectly with ProClip Vehicle Specific mounts!

Amazon.com: iGrip / Herbert Richter (HR) Standard AMPS Pattern In-Dash Vehicle Swivel Base Mount: Electronics

Brodit Device Mounting Adapter Plate with Tilt Swivel #215114 - Expansys USA

So, assuming Samsung creates another vehicle dock, like they did for the original Note, this has pushed the Note 2 as the likely choice for my next upgrade. For those of you that have never seen the original Note Vehicle dock, here's a video that gives a good breakdown:

Samsung Galaxy Note Vehicle Dock Unboxing & Demonstration - YouTube
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TorontoCCWGuy said:
As a longtime cellphone dealer (since 1985) with several locations and service I would caution EVERYONE USING THE USB CONNECTION on ANY cellphone. Why? USB connections are generally flimsy and open to dirt and (yes, believe it or not, we have even seen apple pie in them) other contaminants. They are also very susceptible to vibration and mechanical stresses. We see an enormous number of phones coming in that have defective USB sockets on them, either filled with apple pie and other crud, or even worse (apple pie can be cleaned out with a toothbrush) the connector has been stresses against the circuit board to the extent that it has busted the solder connections, broken or lifted the foils, etc. The latter problems are generally big bucks to repair; in the order of water damage repair. They tend to toss the PC board and replace it with a new one. Best at this point to just get a new phone.... it is often cheaper.

Sorry to be so verbose, but I just want to warn folks against using docking stations or anything that uses the USB port on their phone. I cannot comment on the Note 2 specifically but I can say, in general, I have seen hundreds if not thousands of defective USB ports. Never force a connection... never wiggle the connector/cable.... be gentle and your phone will treat you well.

For what it is worth.
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I dont think it should be a problem for anyone using care to make the connection..... if on the other hand just using the connection causes problems, then how would you recomend charging the phone? Is there a wireless charger that you can recommend?? I havent seen one!

I think if one uses a cable instead of a dock that connects directly there should be no problem unless the user has a cronic problem with up/down orientation. Personally, I always make some sort of mark on the cable connection so there is no mistaking which side is up :thumbup:. I would imagine most of the 1000's of repairs you refer to were caused either because someone is a moron or by youngsters that have not yet had to buy their own phone and try to force the connection with the wrong orientation. Im constantly amazed how stupid some people can be and you only have to force it once to break it!
JMO ~~~~
 
So I've tried numerous times to figure out what the difference between the Verizon/U.S. Cellular version and the AT&T/T-Mobile/Sprint version of the battery is and nobody is able to tell me.

I call tech support and they make guesses and don't even know what the correct mAh of the battery is. I had one guy arguing with me that NFC was not on the back cover and it was indeed imbedded into the battery on all note 2s. I had another guy stating that the battery is 2400mAh for all note 2s.

I call the accessories department and they seem to have their heads screwed on tight but they don't know the difference either. They tell me tech support would be able to tell me the difference. Seems to me tech support doesn't know their butt from a hole in the ground. Samsung should really crack down on these people who are supposed to have product knowledge.

Either way, the accessories department tells me that even though the Spare battery charging kit came with the AT&T/Sprint/T-Mobile version of the battery, it is listed as a compatible accessory so I shouldn't have to worry about it affecting the Verizon model of the phone at all.
 
Decided that I didn't want to wait until Samsung gets back in stock, so I used my Best Buy Rewards Certificate and picked up the Smart Dock from Bestbuy.com. Total ended up being 70+, but didn't want to chance it getting sold out there also. They must have recently added it on their website because it definitely hasn't been there before.
 
Just picked up my Note 2 today with a Speck case. Hard plastic on the outside, rubberized on the top edge and throughout the inside. Nice minimal size :)
 
andruoid said:
Just picked up my Note 2 today with a Speck case. Hard plastic on the outside, rubberized on the top edge and throughout the inside. Nice minimal size :)
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Could you please upload some pictures? This case intrigues me but there are no good pics of it online. I'd also like to hear how well you think it will protect the phone, especially the quality of the soft inside of the case.
 
MiXoLoGiSt said:
The black/Grey one from AT&T? That's the only place I've seen speck cases so far.
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Telus, my provider here has the Black/Grey Speck for $35 CDN.

raiderleaf said:
Could you please upload some pictures? This case intrigues me but there are no good pics of it online. I'd also like to hear how well you think it will protect the phone, especially the quality of the soft inside of the case.
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Here is a link to 2 quick photos I took, hope it helps :)
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwrNZhNSJgDMSC0weUQyTE9XelU/edit

In terms of protection; if the screen is face down there is about 1/16th of an inch clearance from the screen touching a flat surface. The rubberized material on the inside is hard but seems like it would absorb a decent fall (if a fall could be considered decent ;) ) The black back is hard plastic and already has 2 very small scratches; I can see it getting marked up pretty quick on dirty surfaces.
 
andruoid said:
Telus, my provider here has the Black/Grey Speck for $35 CDN.



Here is a link to 2 quick photos I took, hope it helps :)
https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwrNZhNSJgDMSC0weUQyTE9XelU/edit

In terms of protection; if the screen is face down there is about 1/16th of an inch clearance from the screen touching a flat surface. The rubberized material on the inside is hard but seems like it would absorb a decent fall (if a fall could be considered decent ;) ) The black back is hard plastic and already has 2 very small scratches; I can see it getting marked up pretty quick on dirty surfaces.
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So would you recommend it? Or do you think that it's not thick enough to withstand the fall of getting out of the car and hitting the ground? Sometimes pictures don't do a case justice, but is it matte or is it glossy? It looks glossy from the pictures. More importantly, I just want to know how happy you are with a case in comparison to other cases.
 
raiderleaf said:
So would you recommend it? Or do you think that it's not thick enough to withstand the fall of getting out of the car and hitting the ground? Sometimes pictures don't do a case justice, but is it matte or is it glossy? It looks glossy from the pictures. More importantly, I just want to know how happy you are with a case in comparison to other cases.
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Generally, I dont buy cases but for this phone, I intend on keeping it for 2+ years.

I believe that it would easily survive a fall from hip height. Not going to test it though :)

The black back is glossy. I really like the fit and look and will keep it unless it starts to accumulate lots of scratches.
 
Well, just at the mall and looking at a couple of cell case kiosks. Found a semi-hard shell for $20 and bought it. Its made by Cellairis and it is flat black. It also wraps around the front of the screen a bit more. I'll post photos once I'm home. One thing I noticed today is the Speck is a fingerprint magnet.

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link to newer case and previous case for comparison; https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwrNZhNSJgDMSC0weUQyTE9XelU/edit
 
Should have done this from the beginning but, I thought $50 was too much for a case. I've been through the Speck ($35) and Cellairis ($20) brands for my Note II in 2 days and now I'm completely sold on the Otterbox Commuter. Photos in the link below of all 3; https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0BwrNZhNSJgDMSC0weUQyTE9XelU/edit

I would have been really happy with the Speck but: 1. the black back is extremely sensitive to any scratches and 2 its a fingerprint magnet. The Cellairis is just too thin to be of any protection other than 1 to 2 foot drop by my estimation. The Commuter makes the Note II thicker but, nothing noticable on the sides as compared to the Speck.
 
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