GS3 Case discussion thread

[laptopquestion]

I can't decide if I should get a white case for my white GS3 or a black one.

Split the difference, get gray

 

[2horses]

I can't decide if I should get a white case for my white GS3 or a black one.

Why so monochromatic? The fun of a white one is all the different color cases out there to choose from! I came thiiiiiis close to switching to the white one for that exact reason.

But I like my blurple one just fine!

 

[laptopquestion]

Why so monochromatic? The fun of a white one is all the different color cases out there to choose from! I came thiiiiiis close to switching to the white one for that exact reason.

But I like my blurple one just fine!

You will appreciate it more in the sunlight.... Less reflection..

 

[scooter1942]

Wrong. The box and behind the back cover clearly states that it's made in China. That's why I said that it was made there.

Benny

i guess they recently relocated their factories to china then. i found a website that says their phones are made in korea, and so does my vibrant

Will find out soon enough with my full Matte PhantomSkinz protector and Incipio Samsung Galaxy S III SILICRYLIC DualPro case....

Waiting for the protector to dry over night first....

Wish me luck :help:

did you do a full-body phantomskinz application or just the screen? id love to know if the incipio case fits over the whole thing... thanks

 

[JustinHEMI]

I don't care if it has an "i" in the name, this is the case I just ordered for the S3 I am picking up tomorrow. It is gorgeous, IMO.

iSkin aura for Samsung Galaxy S3 - YouTube

 

[laptopquestion]

did you do a full-body phantomskinz application or just the screen? id love to know if the incipio case fits over the whole thing... thanks

uh. full matte means full-body In my case (no pun intended), I am using a clear screen and a matte back.

 

[laptopquestion]

I don't care if it has an "i" in the name, this is the case I just ordered for the S3 I am picking up tomorrow. It is gorgeous, IMO.

iSkin aura for Samsung Galaxy S3 - YouTube

Do you want a couple private moments with your case :laugh:

 

[BloodKil]

i guess they recently relocated their factories to china then. i found a website that says their phones are made in korea, and so does my vibrant

Pretty sure there were reports of different people receiving their GS3 from both plants at random (china and korea) so your both right...

Dont remember for sure where I read it but there is a good chance it was in this forums (more than likely in another carrier thread though and since vzw locked bl it stands to reason they may have just used a single plant for the locked ones)

 

[scooter1942]

I don't care if it has an "i" in the name

not only the name, but the ad as well as the website design rip straight from apple... thats hardcore man

uh. full matte means full-body In my case (no pun intended), I am using a clear screen and a matte back.

alright, well just making sure. youll have pictures right

 

[plasmatorture]

I don't care if it has an "i" in the name, this is the case I just ordered for the S3 I am picking up tomorrow. It is gorgeous, IMO.

Man, if only I believed in dropping $40 on a case... :bawling:

 

[Ronk2010]

I bought this as a fun temporary case while I wait for the Otterbox Defender to come out. The blue S3 looks real good, but it won't stay that way with a cheap case.

 

[Ronk2010]

The Defender series has the rrubber on the outside.

 

[DaddyCee]

seen this - iGadgitz Black Water Resistant Neoprene Sports Gym Jogging Armband for Samsung Galaxy S3 III i9300 Android Smartphone Mobile Phone: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

not sure if it looks too bulky though. thoughts?

 

[funkpod]

I bought this as a fun temporary case while I wait for the Otterbox Defender to come out. The blue S3 looks real good, but it won't stay that way with a cheap case.

hey, was looking at these on ebay too. how do they fit? looks loose, from the pics.

 

[muffintops]

Long shot but - can anyone help me find the Acase Superleggera PRO case from a source other than Amazon? It's stocked by ~8 different dealers but they're all on Amazon.

I'm in New Zealand and even though theres one seller that ships here shipping and handling is nearly 3 times the cost of the case. I've googled like mad and can't seem to find any other dealers.

 

[Ronk2010]

hey, was looking at these on ebay too. how do they fit? looks loose, from the pics.

Real tight fit. Not cheaply made. I had my doubts when I ordered it.

 

[Ronk2010]

Man, if only I believed in dropping $40 on a case... :bawling:

How much is a new phone or ins. copay compared to $40 for a great case? I can't speak for the icase, but Otter has save me more than once. That is worth a few extra bucks to me.

 

[ec34500]

Wish they had the speck cases in a white/blue color, really love the white ones but idk if I like the pink/white combo! I want a white case for the white s3 :]

 

[bennybbc]

I've found two cases so far that match the blue exactly, one online and one at Verizon. Here's the one from Verizon, a nice silicon case.

Very nice looking case. But that doesn't appear to be a silicone (Notice the "e") case. It looks like a TPU case. The silicone cases are softer, more stretchy and rubbery. I've never seen a glossy silicone case either. I know it sounds like I'm nit picking but there is a significant difference between the two materials when it comes to appearance and performance. When people are searching for a case and reading descriptions it's helpful to know the difference so you get what you want.

Benny

 

[2horses]

It said silicon on the box. Just repeating what the manufacturer called it.

 

[DroidS3]

Greetings all,

I got my S3 on the 9th and put my otterbox commuter on it. Everything about it is great except for one thing.

The buttons (power, volume rocker) are annoyingly difficult to use. Its nothing that will make me take the case off the phone but I was wondering if anyone else if having this issue.

Also, has anyone had the commuter on their phone for a while? If so, has it broken in to become easier to use?

 

[bennybbc]

It said silicon on the box. Just repeating what the manufacturer called it.

I understand. Unfortunately it's really common to see the two used interchangeably when they really are different. I don't know enough about chemistry to know what really makes up TPU and Silicone and there may very well be some overlapping ingredients. I just know that what is usually referred to as a "Silicone case" is relatively soft and stretchy whereas the TPU cases are much more firm and not very stretchy at all. They are very flexible but they don't really stretch or have the softer rubber feel that silicone does.

If you're familiar with the silicone bakeware or oven mitts that are becoming more popular in the kitchen isle of stores you see what it feels like. I'm not trying to be critical of you. I'm trying to educate anyone reading this because it's a thread about cases and there are big differences between the two materials. As with the packaging on your case, the people selling them frequently don't even get it right.

Benny

 

[ImpulsebuyerNy]

I ordered the same for the wife and me.

Rearth Samsung Galaxy S3 Ringke SLIM Lite Kit

This looks pretty interesting - it says on the bottom in fine print they have a translucent apua which shows the original phone through - but i dont see it in the color choices for check out -

**update just talked to the company, no clear case in the works ....

 

[dmanindfw]

That's the one I picked up today, a corporate discount got me 35% off but it's so nice and fits so perfectly it's well worth the full price. Please post back and let us know if you like it too.

I thought you bought the elago blue one? Didn't like it?

 

[2horses]

That's okay Benny, at least you didn't call it "a crappy, shiny silicone or TPU".....

And you were right about the "e" too.