I just ordered the cimo hybrid to hold me over till I can get one of those other ones.....http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089HUEDO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02
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GS3 Case discussion thread
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Guardian
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I saw this posted in this forum already but couldn't find the poster.
SGP Neo Hybrid Case for Galaxy S3
Neo Hybrid Case for Galaxy S3 - YouTube
That looks awesome! Has anyone got one yet?
Edit: NVM, saw the coming soon.....drat
There's a couple of people in the xda cases thread that confirmed that the samsung OEM slim case does NOT have a lip that would keep the face off a table.
I ordered one anyhow to pair with a SGP ultra nano screen protector.
gibbga
Member
They say on their facebook page it should be out mid-July.
Anybody have any experience with the Neo Hybrid and/or Ultra Thin from previous phones? Interested in one of these or possibly the Candyshell for my white S3 but what is making the selection process harder is I'm also trying to make a selection for the hubby's blue S3 too (preferably thin as we both don't want much bulk).
Anyone?
Assuming you bought from Amazon, you can see its clear as day that the outside of the case is standard glossy TPU case. Would you say the color is on the grey side? I think this would look good with the Pebble Blue
mystiqueskillz
Member
I bought the case on Amazon. The case is pretty much a smoked/light grey color and it isn't clear at all. I hope that helps!
http://www.amazon.com/Clear-Android...1197119&sr=1-4&keywords=cruzer+lite+galaxy+s3
Cool yeah I like the color on this. Sorry you didn't like it.
I just ordered the Superleggera case by Acase from Amazon. It gets great reviews from Galaxy S2 and Iphone owners. About $12 with shipping. I plan on keeping this phone for longer than usual, so I'll sacrifice a sexy case for a more protective one.
Amazon.com: Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 Case - Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Protection (Black/Black) (Fits AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon): Electronics
Amazon.com: Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 Case - Superleggera PRO Dual Layer Protection (Black/Black) (Fits AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon): Electronics
Bought this TPU case for my S3
Samsung i9300 Galaxy S3 TPU Gel Skin Case: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Fits perfectly, cut outs for all ports in corrcet places and the volume/power buttons all work easily.
Clear/slightly opaque so Sammy logo shows through.
Had similar case on my SGS and 2 years later looks like new.
Samsung i9300 Galaxy S3 TPU Gel Skin Case: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Fits perfectly, cut outs for all ports in corrcet places and the volume/power buttons all work easily.
Clear/slightly opaque so Sammy logo shows through.
Had similar case on my SGS and 2 years later looks like new.
gibbga
Member
Alison, I checked out their facebook page yesterday and apparently a few people were not very happy with the Neo Hybrid cases for the Nexus and (I believe the other phone mentioned was) Iphone 4s. The comments said the silicone part of the case tended to sag. An SGP staff person responded saying that they are working with their manufacturer to make sure that doesn't happen with this case...possibly making it with TPU or a combination of it and something else.
Personally, I ordered this Rearth Samsung Galaxy S3 Ringke SLIM LITE (but from ebay w/ free shipping) because I wanted to try something different. It's extremely thin, hard shell, that doesn't fully enclose but has curves around the edges that look like it should protect the phone pretty well. Also, I like that it has that piece of leather inside to prevent scuffing on the back of the phone.
I'll probably order the Neo Hybrid case at some point and/or possibly the Seidio case w/ kickstand because I don't see any good horizontal desk docks for this phone anywhere.
If you're going to get a slim case, check out the Quicksand by Rock. It is the best looking slim available imo and I would have ordered it if I didn't "need" a two piece hybrid case.
Rock Quicksand Case for Galaxy S3 i9300 with Black Matt Hard Cover - slickfans.com
I waded through all nine pages, but forgive me for not clicking on every single link, so who knows if this is a fresh suggestion.
I ordered this case ahead of time so that I had something for my phone day one. For $6, this case is tremendous. I'd have easily paid 5 times as much. It is similar to the hybrid case that has appeared in this thread a few times, but it also has a kickstand. Do note, that the portion that appears to be white in these pictures is actually a frosted clear plastic, again, just like the other hybrid case from this thread. The fit is great, the buttons are easy to use, the case is rather minimal, and the look, even on the blue GS3 is nice and tidy.
The only "issue", is that the hinge for the kickstand means that the backing isn't exactly flush. Acceptable trade-off for me, so that the case didn't have to be a little bigger to make the hinge flush. This only affects it when laying on its back on a hard, level surface. The "lift" on the right side is enough for one penny to slide under, but not two. Uneven or softer surfaces make it a moot point.
Definite thumbs up from me.
Amazon.com: Fosmon PC + TPU Hybrid Case with Stand for Samsung Galaxy S3 S III - Black: Electronics
I ordered this case ahead of time so that I had something for my phone day one. For $6, this case is tremendous. I'd have easily paid 5 times as much. It is similar to the hybrid case that has appeared in this thread a few times, but it also has a kickstand. Do note, that the portion that appears to be white in these pictures is actually a frosted clear plastic, again, just like the other hybrid case from this thread. The fit is great, the buttons are easy to use, the case is rather minimal, and the look, even on the blue GS3 is nice and tidy.
The only "issue", is that the hinge for the kickstand means that the backing isn't exactly flush. Acceptable trade-off for me, so that the case didn't have to be a little bigger to make the hinge flush. This only affects it when laying on its back on a hard, level surface. The "lift" on the right side is enough for one penny to slide under, but not two. Uneven or softer surfaces make it a moot point.
Definite thumbs up from me.
Amazon.com: Fosmon PC + TPU Hybrid Case with Stand for Samsung Galaxy S3 S III - Black: Electronics
Zoandroid
Android Expert
Those cases are very nice! For US customers, I see Amazon has them in a few different colors, including the nice red one.
http://tinyurl.com/IncipioFeatherCaseGS3
Zoandroid
Android Expert
These cassette cases aren't prrobably the best or highest safety ratedhowever for a 1.50$ I'm sure its cool to buy 2 or 3 colors and have fun with them once in a while.
By the way if you are under 20, you probably don't even know what this case means. Which is sad
13 Colors For Samsung Galaxy SIII S3 i9300 Silicone Cassette Case | eBay
Got any in the shape of an 8-Track cassette?
Could you post a picture of the kickstand in action?
I waded through all nine pages, but forgive me for not clicking on every single link, so who knows if this is a fresh suggestion.
I ordered this case ahead of time so that I had something for my phone day one. For $6, this case is tremendous. I'd have easily paid 5 times as much. It is similar to the hybrid case that has appeared in this thread a few times, but it also has a kickstand. Do note, that the portion that appears to be white in these pictures is actually a frosted clear plastic, again, just like the other hybrid case from this thread. The fit is great, the buttons are easy to use, the case is rather minimal, and the look, even on the blue GS3 is nice and tidy.
The only "issue", is that the hinge for the kickstand means that the backing isn't exactly flush. Acceptable trade-off for me, so that the case didn't have to be a little bigger to make the hinge flush. This only affects it when laying on its back on a hard, level surface. The "lift" on the right side is enough for one penny to slide under, but not two. Uneven or softer surfaces make it a moot point.
Definite thumbs up from me.
Amazon.com: Fosmon PC + TPU Hybrid Case with Stand for Samsung Galaxy S3 S III - Black: Electronics
Zoandroid
Android Expert
Amazon's customer service is indeed extraordinary. I shop there frequently, and on the off chance that I do have an issue, they are very quick to make it right, no questions asked.
A lot of these, like the Rinke, don't seem to have coverage on the front at the top and bottom. I just can't see getting something like that. If it falls face first you're way too likely to catch one of those edges.
The seidio is a true 1mm case, and for me, a no brainer for slim and complete protection.
That's the top lip you see against a 1mm mark on a ruler. (oh, and not a bad picture from my Rezound)
Zoandroid
Android Expert
After seeing that very informative video of the "drop test" comparison between an S3 and iPhone, I am looking at the Otterbox line of cases, which seem very sturdy. But I have some questions I am not finding answers for on the Otterbox website.
Can someone who is familiar with using them explain how the "built in screen protector" on the Defender case works?
Does the case assemble from front AND back and snap together?
How much affect on touch screen performance does this case have?
Can someone who is familiar with using them explain how the "built in screen protector" on the Defender case works?
Does the case assemble from front AND back and snap together?
How much affect on touch screen performance does this case have?
Zoandroid
Android Expert
That is an unusual look, for sure. For a white case (not my preference) it looks nice! The one thing about those kinds of covers that sometimes doesn't work for me is that the top cover doesn't always fold back snugly behind the phone when in use. I wouldn't like the cover hanging off in free air while using the phone. How does this one do in that regard?