Accessories for the Note 3

[bonerp]

anyone found a device specific car mount yet? Can't find one anywhere except for those awful spring mount c!lamps...

 

[TulsaTime]

Thanks for the tip. I just got one too. After power was out here for several days this summer I am ready to have some back up!

 

[KOLIO]

Only today, daily steals has 20000mah chargers for 29.99. Very nice looking compared to others in the market.

Daily Deals | One Deal A Day | Dailysteals.com | Main

Overall size:

5.91" x 3.15" x .79"

150 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm per ALIBABA EXPRESS.

Was curious to size,not too big for portability,so,I got one as well.

 

[The_Chief]

I just ordered one of those and then saw your post

You might want to list it in Member Found Deals

 

[drexappeal]

I just ordered one of those and then saw your post

You might want to list it in Member Found Deals

Done. Didn't even realize we had that sub-forum until now! New subscription.

 

[drexappeal]

Overall size:

5.91" x 3.15" x .79"

150 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm per ALIBABA EXPRESS.

Was curious to size,not too big for portability,so,I got one as well.

Yeah. Aside from being 20000mah, as compared to the 10000mah Astro 3 I have, that's one of the reasons I purchased. I'll have extra chargers all over the place. The 2500mah keychain charger I got was a little bigger than anticipated, so I was a little disappointed in that.

 

[drexappeal]

anyone found a device specific car mount yet? Can't find one anywhere except for those awful spring mount c!lamps...

Many people with the Note 2 picked up the iBolt mount. I got the one that's exactly the same as the one being offered through Monoprice (cheaper on Monoprice). I'm hoping that it'll fit with the Note 3, despite the Note 3 being slightly taller. I'll report back here, when I get my phone next week.

I still wish there were a "dock and go" mount, similar to how Motorola has all of their car mounts. Unfortunately, Samsung went away from that form factor after the Note 1. The Note 1's car dock was awesome looking and I would've loved if they made the same for the Note 2, but instead went with an overpriced universal setup.

 

[BobF]

Thanks. I picked up one.

Me too. Thanks.

 

[drexappeal]

For those that missed the 20000mah backup battery charger deal, there's a new deal right now that is extremely portable, with a holster, and the deal is good for 2.5 days

DailySteals.com - Vaas 5200mah charger w/ holster

I was tempted to buy one of these also, but I have the perfect amount of backup batteries for my needs.

 

[The_Chief]

Yeah, there's also a universal sticky car mount for smartphones for $8... HOWEVER:

Unless you have $8 to throw away for one, I'd suggest you keep your money. These "as seen on TV" sticky car mounts are notoriously bad: not because the sticky doesn't work, it does, but because the suction cup sticking the whole thing to the windshield doesn't hold very long.

Caveat Emptor

 

[Simon_Gardner]

I agree. I think those suction cup things are a disaster for most purposes - though OK for very light satnavs. Otherwise, avoid them like the plague. A phone in its car mount gets some hammering. (Well mine do.)

 

[atrain311]

Yeah, there's also a universal sticky car mount for smartphones for $8... HOWEVER:

Unless you have $8 to throw away for one, I'd suggest you keep your money. These "as seen on TV" sticky car mounts are notoriously bad: not because the sticky doesn't work, it does, but because the suction cup sticking the whole thing to the windshield doesn't hold very long.

Caveat Emptor

As someone who purchased the as seen on tv green suction thing, I've had the exact opposite problem.

The suction of the phone part was amazing in the beginning. The windshield part too. But then the phone part lost suction, so it says rinse it off...I did...it was sticky again but for only like two days. Rinse, repeat.

But the windshield part is still sticking...maybe it wouldn't be if it had the weight of my phone on it more often, haha.

Right now, I've got a green non suction decoration in my jeep.

 

[luxurytrader]

I don't think I am going to use a screen protector with the Galaxy Note 3 (pre-ordered). I had one on my Note 2 for ages, but it developed issues. I peeled it off, and it works so much better. I am ashamed at how long I put up with inferior touch functionality.

Anyway, I am debating which case to buy. I don't care about it being the slimmest option. Actually, when I got my Note 2, it seemed too thin! However, I don't think I am going to go with the ZeroLemon 9300mAh Extended Battery this time either (I have this on my Note 2 now). It seems too much. So, I am looking for some mid-ground. I had the Outterbox Defender for a phone in the past. It seemed like a good case.

I have given a lot of thought to the S-View cases. While I think it is a very cool concept, I think the "diary"-style with the flap covering the front would get in my way, even more so when actually being used, I think. I know there will be opinions on that...so, let's hear them. I have never used a S-View case before. So, I might be wrong, but that's what it seems like to me.

Other than that, which case do you all recommend? So far I have been leaning toward the Spigen Neo Hybrid or waiting for an Outerbox, but I am very much open to opinions and suggestions for the best protection and feel. Like I said, slimness will not be an issue for me with just a case.

Have you considered SPIGEN? Their cases look attractive and not as uncomfortable in my opininon as S view case.

 

[KOLIO]

Might have to wait a bit,but this is what I've been looking for:

Amazon.com: Bear Motion Premium Bumper Ring Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Note III (Black) (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

Along w/this:

iloome Galaxy Note 3 Screen Protector - Premium Flexible Glass

& this:

Leather Vertical Case Pouch for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 III Holster Belt Clip New | eBay

is the perfect combo for me.The other cases I have & on order will be benchwarmers @ best.

 

[mystik1]

Have you considered SPIGEN? Their cases look attractive and not as uncomfortable in my opininon as S view case.

I was indeed. I was going to buy this one, in fact, but was turned off by all their massive price changes. I am still considering, though. Looking for all feedback too in the meantime.

Amazon.com: SPIGEN Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case Protective [Neo Hybrid] [Dante Red] Slim Fit Dual Protection Cover for Galaxy Note III - Dante Red: Electronics

 

[The game 161]

Bought S view wireless cover, battery kit and wireless charging pad..mobile fun say maybe will arrive on 12th october.

 

[Simon_Gardner]

I'm totally put off wireless charging by the lower charge rate.

 

[drexappeal]

So, twister recently did a review of the same dock i had purchased for my note 2

http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=774513

For those of you not familiar, twister has done some amazing reviews of different mobile accessories. Nonetheless, I wanted to post info on here to let people know that I received one of the ultra thin cases i purchased from ebay and so far, it seems like the car dock will work with the note 3, based on the case having no problem.

Of course, I'll have to update once i have the phone. The one thing I can confirm for sure is that it definitely won't work with thicker or bulky cases.

 

[drexappeal]

Extra battery charger case, but similar to ones made for the note 2, this one blocks the s pen.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111179120748?lpid=82

 

[dontpanicbobby]

I went with the iblazon black dual-layer kickstand case on amazon posted earlier. Estimated arrival october 8 - october 11. Guess I'll be getting it next week.

 

[drexappeal]

Extended battery

http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Extended-Compatible-International-Warranty/dp/B00DH0L5ZO

 

[drexappeal]

Extra battery with charger

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGZXNOQ/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_at_ws_us?ie=UTF8

Keep in mind, nfc is in the oem battery and these are not nfc compatible according to the description.

 

[Mr. Ed]

ordered these last night ..had a gift card so wasn't much out of pocket

Amazon.com: SPIGEN Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case Protective [Slim Armor] [Metal Slate] Dual Layer Protective Case for Galaxy Note III - Metal Slate: Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: SPIGEN Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Screen Protector Clear Steinheil [Ultra Oleophobic] [2-Pack] Premium Oil Resistant Coated Clear Screen Protector for Galaxy Note III - Ultra Oleophobic: Electronics

Price drop alert on the case...mine hasn't shipped so I sent an email about the $10 more I paid when ordering last week

 

[Mr. Ed]

For those interested, Amazon has the Samsung Smart Dock on sale for a pretty good price:

Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Smart Dock Multimedia Hub: Cell Phones & Accessories

$69 is way less than when it first released at $99.

And the All Share Media hub is priced pretty well also, at $67
Amazon.com: Samsung WI-FI All-Share Cast Hub, Wireless HDMI Display Adapter (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

Of the two, I'd say my favorite is the All Share, but sometimes I'll use both the dock and the all share at the same time. The smart dock was such a great concept, being able to dock the device and have an external hard drive connected, but I had issues attempting to move files back and forth and found it to be much slower than connecting to a PC.

Media share now $50

 

[dontpanicbobby]

The t-mobile store on Newbury street has the Tech21 impactology polycarbonate rear sliding cover for 34.99 and a 6 pack of screen protectors for 16.99. That's it and that's way to costly. Off to check the kiosks in the Prudential Center/Copley Place.