What are the suggested Accessories for the S4?

[-=Jeff=-]

So as seen by my posts, I am debating the S4 vs the MAXX or even Moto X

Getting closer to my decision, but now I have some more questions

What is the better S-View case for the phone? is the S-view case/cover worth it? I will be pocketing the phone, suggestion on keeping it from Pocket Dialing anyone? Better way to carry it?

Batteries:
I know I have the option of the Samsung kit (charger and battery) what other are suggested? I have seen the Mophie and Exogear case/battery pack these would be good for days I know I will be away from a charger all day, but does any one know if the MHL connector will work through these?

Car Dock, Do they make one specific for the S4?

Wireless Charging.. What are your thoughts on this? I have a nexus 7 that will do it too, suggestion on Wireless charger?

SD Card> Which one, must be 64G, if I am going to do this, may as well do it right.

I am with VZW, so I would be ordering the 32g from the web..

Lastly, Does nayone here use their S4 with the Pioneer App Radio 2? Any issues or concerns I should be aware of?

THANKS!!

 

[cdepue79]

-Samsung backup battery, charger, and case.
The battery life is pretty good on the S4, but for $24.99 ($49.99 then 50% off with the coupon you get from Samsung after registering it on their site) it's hard to pass up the backup battery with charger and case, i bought one just in case.

-Anker car charger off of Amazon or other 2amp car charger.
The S4 charges very fast with the supplied charger, but other ones including my previous car charger can charge it much slower. This charger also has a usb slot so you can charge 2 phones at once and does charge the S4 very fast.

-Case with shock absorption since it's not the most durable phone. I tried 4 and the UAG is, in my opinion, the perfect combination of shock absorption, nice front lip to protect the screen, and fairly thin.

-screen protector such as Tech Armor, just in case. I've had no problems with all of the sensors on the phone while using a screen protector.

-32 GB memory card is all i have and it's sufficient. I have 2000+ song on my phone and over 1000 pics/videos with room to spare, not to mention a few full length movies.

Those are all that's really needed. The supplied headphones are actually pretty good.

Not sure what the Pioneer app you mentioned is, but if it's a music player i LOVE Poweramp. I also have tried 3 separate portable speakers, which are great for small gatherings. Altec Lansing Orbit (great volume and sound for a wired mono speaker and the best you'll find for under $30), JBL Flip (highly rated bluetooth speaker and best value you can get for $99 or less), Bose Soundlink Mini ($199, but packs a punch and has great bass for a small bluetooth speaker).

 

[itsallgood]

So as seen by my posts, I am debating the S4 vs the MAXX or even Moto X

Getting closer to my decision, but now I have some more questions

What is the better S-View case for the phone? is the S-view case/cover worth it? I will be pocketing the phone, suggestion on keeping it from Pocket Dialing anyone? Better way to carry it?

Batteries:
I know I have the option of the Samsung kit (charger and battery) what other are suggested? I have seen the Mophie and Exogear case/battery pack these would be good for days I know I will be away from a charger all day, but does any one know if the MHL connector will work through these?

Car Dock, Do they make one specific for the S4?

Wireless Charging.. What are your thoughts on this? I have a nexus 7 that will do it too, suggestion on Wireless charger?

SD Card> Which one, must be 64G, if I am going to do this, may as well do it right.

I am with VZW, so I would be ordering the 32g from the web..

Lastly, Does nayone here use their S4 with the Pioneer App Radio 2? Any issues or concerns I should be aware of?

THANKS!!

I use an Otterbox Commuter Case and Zagg Shield to protect my phone. Since its made of all high grade plastic, its not very durable naked.

I use the OEM spare battery, case and chrger. Since I can get 14 to 16 hrs. of moderate to heavy use on one charge. So far, I've never had to use the spare.

I use an iGrip universal car dock with the stock wall charge. This works well for me.

 

[Goodspike]

The battery and charger system have been fine for me, but I have purchased additional 2 amp chargers for additional cars.

For car mounts I really like the Ram mounts because they are not specific to a certain phone, and they work well.

RAM Mounting Systems, Inc.

We also have some of the Proclip ones that are more generic so that they work with cases. But those might not work with future phones, so I'm switching to Ram.

For MicroSD, buy from a legitimate source and avoid Sandisc. They've been having problems.