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Best case for note 2?

Have any of you guys ever removed (cut out?) the screen protector from a Defender case? I want impact protection, a belt clip and a kickstand but I don't want to hide that beautiful scratch-resistant screen behind another piece of plastic.

I have. All you have to do is pull it off. No cutting needed. Those Defender screen protectors make these beautiful screens look horrible.
 
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I have. All you have to do is pull it off. No cutting needed. Those Defender screen protectors make these beautiful screens look horrible.
Horrible or not, I cannot fathom removing the built-in screen protector from the Defender. I refuse to have a naked screen, and I refuse to use a stick-on screen protector. When I had the iPhone 4S, I used an Otterbox Defender case. A scratch-free screen is more important to me than a not-so-beautiful screen because of the built-in screen protector. Just my humble opinion.
 
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Agree, though I have used them on a couple phones and like them except for the color. I just wish they would offer some colors. Black is boring!!!!

Woman carry smartphones!!!

I'm guessing black is a more popular color....but to who? It's been so long that I had a black case. Since colors seemed to be a problem I started getting all mine from Fortte-Leather Cases.
 
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I would think otterbox cases would be the ones to go for. They are working on the note 2 case so it shouldn't be long now. For looks, the samsung flip cover looks the business but there is no protection, it only shields the screen.

You can pre-order on otterbox.com however they are only doing the cases in an off white or black. I asked why thwy have all the cool colors in the iphone and the salesman explained to me that most of their customers are apple users. I want COLOR!! I'm a nurse and a girl, i carry a lot of crap i want something bright ao i can find it. So, im foing with trident case. Never tried it before but they have color!! The note ii is suppose to be a BIG HIT this year i wander how many others arw going to over look the otterbox cause they cater to iphone users ONLY!
 
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Yep pretty much out of stock everywhere, looks a good cover though.

I figured it was just too soon. What I find to be odd is the lack of any YouTube videos of the GS3 version, which has had plenty of time.

There aee a wealth of flip-cover case videos for both. I don't see the point and it will be cumbersome for video or photo taking.
 
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that looks quite good, looks to offer full side protection?

is this avialable in the UK?

I figured it was just too soon. What I find to be odd is the lack of any YouTube videos of the GS3 version, which has had plenty of time.

There aee a wealth of flip-cover case videos for both. I don't see the point and it will be cumbersome for video or photo taking.


I agree with you guys. I like this case because it looks like it'll provide good protection without adding too much bulk. Also, being from Samsung, it should fit well.

I'm in the US & have this case on the way to me. Not sure why it wouldn't be available to you in the UK. I couldn't find it for sale anywhere else but Samsung's website.
 
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You can pre-order on otterbox.com however they are only doing the cases in an off white or black. I asked why thwy have all the cool colors in the iphone and the salesman explained to me that most of their customers are apple users. I want COLOR!! I'm a nurse and a girl, i carry a lot of crap i want something bright ao i can find it. So, im foing with trident case. Never tried it before but they have color!! The note ii is suppose to be a BIG HIT this year i wander how many others arw going to over look the otterbox cause they cater to iphone users ONLY!

So agree! And have told them also. I want color!!!!
 
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