-
After 15+ years, we've made a big change: Android Forums is now Early Bird Club. Learn more here.
Note 3 cases?
- Thread starter dcm1602
- Start date
zipred
Android Expert
You know my position on UAG caseDon't leave home without it!!!
Does it have room for my American Express Card
chimphappyhour
Android Enthusiast
Spigen finally got me my yellow Neo Hybrid. I have to say, it looks pretty sweet. I'm not a fan of "professional" looking design on phones. This brings it back to what I like. Basically, my phone is now a black slab with a nice yellow accent band around the edges. It also makes the Note 3 feel like a phablet again where as without a case, it felt some of the regular phones.
Oh, and it has already survived a fall from waist high this morning when I wasn't so coherent.
Oh, and it has already survived a fall from waist high this morning when I wasn't so coherent.
How about a selfie of the phone in that case? Does black and yellow make it look like a bee?
I ordered this leather case($55.99 + shipping/$8). Can't wait to see it.
Layblock leather wallet case
Layblock leather wallet case
Methos1979
Android Enthusiast
I now own both of these cases. Both are very well made, good looking and will provide great protection of the phone. The cutouts for the holes are precise and fit is great.
There was a couple posts a few pages back which seemed to indicate that the Slim Armor was thinner and light than the Neo Hybrid. That is not the case at all. In fact, it's opposite.
Here are the numbers for weight, length, width and thickness of the phone as measured in my QC Lab for both cases and the naked phone given in English with metric values in parentheses:
Naked:
Weight: 182 grams
Length: 5.959" (151.18 mm)
Width: 3.124" (79.35 mm)
Thickness: .359" (9.12 mm)
Neo Hybrid:
Weight: 225 grams (43 grams case only)
Length: 6.132" (155.75 mm)
Width: 3.326" (84.84 mm)
Thickness: .458" (11.63 mm)
Slim Armor:
Weight: 234 grams (52 grams case only)
Length: 6.153" (156.29 mm)
Width: 3.321" (84.35 mm)
Thickness: .500" (12.7 mm)
I'll post some photos in the next post.
There was a couple posts a few pages back which seemed to indicate that the Slim Armor was thinner and light than the Neo Hybrid. That is not the case at all. In fact, it's opposite.
Here are the numbers for weight, length, width and thickness of the phone as measured in my QC Lab for both cases and the naked phone given in English with metric values in parentheses:
Naked:
Weight: 182 grams
Length: 5.959" (151.18 mm)
Width: 3.124" (79.35 mm)
Thickness: .359" (9.12 mm)
Neo Hybrid:
Weight: 225 grams (43 grams case only)
Length: 6.132" (155.75 mm)
Width: 3.326" (84.84 mm)
Thickness: .458" (11.63 mm)
Slim Armor:
Weight: 234 grams (52 grams case only)
Length: 6.153" (156.29 mm)
Width: 3.321" (84.35 mm)
Thickness: .500" (12.7 mm)
I'll post some photos in the next post.
Methos1979
Android Enthusiast
chimphappyhour
Android Enthusiast
A selfie? Hmm, maybe a photo of the case instead?
I'll have to see if I can get a photo of it at some point.The yellow isn't quite a bee shade of yellow. It's got a wee bit of orange to it so it looks very modern. It is called Reventon Yellow but it looks darker than what I'm seeing on an image search for yellow Reventons. (Although, the images for models of the Reventon seem to have this color.) It is a very sporty color though. I could see it on a sports car.
Yeah a pic will do. I don't know why but I thought you only had the Note 3 for taking pictures? Must have been someone else.
Simon_Gardner
Android Expert
Mine is en route via USPS.
Simon_Gardner
Android Expert
@Simon: Har, Har, Har; Yeah I wasn't following the Poor Camera thread that closely... But anyway, Come on chimphappyhour. I want to see it!
I was under the impression that for the s view to work properly you need the oem s view case?
chimphappyhour
Android Enthusiast
Can't take a photo of the Note 3 with the same Note 3. Derp.
No idea what the first part means but the previous comment means you'll have to wait until I feel like doing you a favor and setting aside time from my other photo projects to deal with this.
jwither
Android Enthusiast
We could all take up a collection and Fedex a mirror to your location. :smokingsomb:
Simon_Gardner
Android Expert
My orange Urban Armour Gear [UAG] arrived today. Pictures may follow tomorrow. I'm pleasantly surprised UAG shipped from the US to me in Europe at no extra charge whatsoever and Customs didn't catch it either. No doubt it will be on Amazon here soon enough.
Nice case. Seems pretty bullet proof and excellent ergonomic switch covers.
Main point of comparison with the Otterbox at the moment is the UAG is HERE; the Otterbox still isn't.
Nice case. Seems pretty bullet proof and excellent ergonomic switch covers.
Main point of comparison with the Otterbox at the moment is the UAG is HERE; the Otterbox still isn't.
jwither
Android Enthusiast
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Decided to take a chance on an ultra slim case on ebay. It was well worth it;
Ultra Slim White TPU Cover Case Film for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005 ZKSB052 | eBay
Slimmer than my other slim case.
It's slimmer than my 1st slim case and provides more coverage all around.
Bonus is the seller provides a screen protector also, but haven't installed yet.
Update on this case. I like it. Some might find it to be a tad more "slippery" than other similar cases. Only drawback is, it's so thin that it's a little difficult to take off and in the process of taking it off the first time, I noticed I tore a slight crack (on the case) near the 3.5mm aux port. No big deal because it doesn't lift and still protects the edges and back just fine. Only thing I'm waiting for now are the custom skins to be available. If Artscow or any of the other custom case companies uses a case similar to this one, then I'll get a custom case, but my goal right now is to get a custom skin that I can place on top of this case. Even though I never liked having a case on my phones in the past, a case this slim is exactly what I've been wanting (although, if they could figure out a way to get the bottom completely covered as well, I'd swoop one up in a heartbeat).
jetguat
Android Enthusiast
Still debating on getting a Neo for my white n3. Thought the white with yellow accent would be cool.
agree though. With the slim armor on it feels like a phablet not a phone
Methos1979
Android Enthusiast
After spending an hour or so last night putting on and taking off the Neo Hybrid and Slim Armor cases for my review, I found I really missed the GN3 naked. I love the size and weight of the phone with no case. So currently I'm running without one. My biggest fear of dropping the phone honestly is breaking the screen. I'm currently running a Spigen Glast.r protective screen so now I'm feeling a lot better about running naked. I'll probably cycle back and forth some more between the cases. Or maybe I'll just throw them both up on the classifieds!
menmyjeep
Well-Known Member
For those of you that have the Spigen slim armor case, I would like to ask a couple of questions; first, how is the outer TPU material? Stiff or soft and does it attract lint? Secondly, how is the outer polycarbonate shell? Durable ? Do you think that it does or will scratch easily? Lastly, how do you think the overall protection is?
Thanks for your time. I will look forward to your replies.
Thanks for your time. I will look forward to your replies.
jetguat
Android Enthusiast
Completely agree. I only have slim armor, but it do so agree that I love the naked feeling better. I don't drop phones much. But I paid full price for the N3 so I am to scared to go without case. If I find a great deal, might get the NeoHybrid also. Just thought the yellow would classy with a white N3