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[Galaxy S II Accessories] Alazarin:
Hey guys, after an intensive and thorough review + research via numerous threads and online videos, I have narrowed it down to three cases that I would like to get for my new S2.

In reality, I wanted to narrow it down to 2 cases: Case-Mate Tough & the SGP Neo Hybrid, but then came along the Pop! So now, I'm even more stuck on deciding.

Here's my breakdown to why I chose these three cases. My very first choice was the SGP Neo Hybrid. I really liked how it came with a SGP Ultra Crystal screen protector. Coming from an InvisibleShield on previous phones, I wanted something that was not wet or solution-based. All the reviews state the SGP screen protectors are dry applications and do not have that "tacky" feel that Zagg would have.

However, when I found the Case-Mate Tough, I was completely amazed by it's durability and protection. However, the case did not include a fancy SGP screen protector (although the reviews say it did come with a generic screen protector).

Next thing, the Case-Mate Pop comes up as a recent new addition, and I'm thrown into deciding again. One thing I am unsure is how thick the Pop is compared to the Tough. Is it even more bulkier? I could not find the dimensions or size on the website.

Anyhow, what are your thoughts on these three? I was really inclined to SGP because I felt like I was getting two things for the price of one: an good screen protector + a decent case.

Decisions, decisions...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] buxz777:
hummmmm 3 very good cases there mate and i am sure you will be happy with what ever you go for .

I love the look of the sgp hybrid cases , the yellow one looks amazing from pics i have seen and it offers good protection as well . only thing is to get to me i might have to wait 15 days :-( i am waiting for uk stockists to grab one :-)

i currently use the casemate tough and it is a very good case that again offers full protection and confidence that if i dropped the sgs2 it would be fine in this case . the only things with the casemate tough is the inner is silicone and it does attract a bit of dust around the edges of the screen due to this. a quick wipe and its back to dust free though .

i like the look of the casemate pop though as well and may grab one too . i did notice the casemate pop has a shiny back though and i think this will scratch easier then the sgp hybrid and the casemate tough which in turn could make the ''pop'' look a bit tatty before the other ones you mention . i like the idea of the stand though and it does again offer good protection .

There are some cases like the casemate barely there or the genuine sgs2 case and they dont offer full protection as the top and bottom are exsposed , i dropped my sgs2 with a barely there case on and it protected it ok but you guessed it the bottom and top silver got a few marks as they are exsposed so i couldnt recomened any case that doesnt cover the whole phone .

The ones you have chose are all good cases and its quite funny as it goes as i think they are my fave three out at the minute too although the alluminum bumper does also look quite good in the thread in this forum .

As i said earlier i think you will be happy with any of them mate , about the screen protector you can buy sgp ones seperate and even get anti fingerprint ones which are great :-) The ones i got with the casemate phones didnt fit the sgs2 and they stopped sending them with their cases untill they got proper screen protectors , this may have happend now as it was about a month ago i bought my cases :-)

sorry for long reply bud and good luck with your case hunt :-)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] yugotprblms:
Hey man, I don't know if this helps, but I purchased a Case Mate Tough and took some measurements on it with my digital caliper.

2.814 inches / 7.14756 cm Wide

5.108 inches / 12.97432 cm Long

.541 inches / 1.37414 cm Thick

Compared to the measurements of the phone itself.

2.614 inches / 6.63956 cm Wide

4.939 inches / 12.54506 Long

.345 inches / 0.8763 cm Thick

So logic says that the Case Mate Tough adds about .2 inches / .508 cm to the width, .169 inches / 42926 cm to the length, and .196 inches / .49784 cm to the thickness of the phone itself.

I haven't used my Tough at all really, I think it feels too thick unfortunately. I am one of the people who is fine with the feel of the phone the way it is, with the Tough it kind of makes it feel like some sort of industrial type of phone with all the rubber and thickness and what not. Maybe I would just need time to get used to it though. But the lip over the edges of the screen that the case provides does kind of annoy me.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] ithehappy:
@OP- Pretty simple to chose between those 3.

CM Tough- The best possible case out there. If you have no affection to looking then there is no other case than this.

CM Pop- Bit of looking, bit of toughness, but none to it's best level.

SGP Neo Hybrid- Great looking. Moderate build quality, thus average toughness.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] artcon:
I'm trying to make the same decision except with just the Tough Case and Pop Case. What's putting me off the Pop Case though is that everyone's complaining of how the silicone wears away easily.

Anyway, on Amazon it lists the Pop's dimensions as 4.9 x 0.4 x 2.6 inches. Haven't found anything more official then that though. It'd be good for someone to post comparison photos if they've got both.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Warrimonk:
I have had a case mate pop for about a month and here is what I think :

Pros:

Great protection - the rubber around the edge would save the screen if it ever fell screen-down onto a hard surface

Looks nice

Case buttons do a great job protecting the phones real buttons

Cons:

I am finding it adds quite a bit of thickness to the phone, more so than I would like.

The headphone jack is pretty deep. If you have a huge 3.5mm adapter like the ones that come with big Sennheiser cans, they wont fit with the case.

It can be kind of tough to remove until you get the hang of it, due to the hard plastic back. The way I found that works best is to grab the bottom/midsection of the phone by the case, and then bend the top of the case back so it removes the top portion of the phone. Don't be afraid to bend the white plastic.

I have not had much issue with the silicon wearing away, except for a tiny spot where the hand grip meets the white plastic at the back. Then again I work in a factory so it is really rough on the phone, much more so than an average user.

Overall it is a great case, but not the best option if you want to keep it slim. I am going to try an SGP Air and Neo Hybrid next.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Alazarin:
Thanks for the updates and replies, guys.

A few more questions. For those who have both and/or had the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid... which one offers a better BACK-CAMERA protection? I noticed on some of the YouTube reviews, it shows that both cases have slightly recessed back-camera holes to protect the back camera from possibly scratching (when aligned and facing on a flat surface).

I assume the Case-Mate Tough would probably have a slightly deeper recession b/c the case as a whole is more bulkier than the SGP Neo Hybrid? Anyhow, it's quite hard to tell from the video reviews. Anyone know?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MamomaN:
same question , and i need to take the Decisions in a few hours

any one could help ASAP ??
[Galaxy S II Accessories] CaspaTheGhost:
Just ordered a Neo Hybrid in black...

My view is this:

Pop = If you want a stand

Tough = If your main concern is protection

Neo = If you don't mind a trade off in protection for great look/design
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Alazarin:
Exactly! I ordered both the Case-Mate Tough & SGP Neo Hybrid because it was just too hard to decide. Perhaps the best two available cases right now. :p
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Eddie_G:
so which one do you like more? im getting my S2 on sunday and would like to have a case on the way to keep it safe
[Galaxy S II Accessories] SMF_12:
As soon as i saw the case mate pop i wanted it for the stand.

Then my brother told me about the otterbox covering the headphone jack and usb port with the silicone so it stops dust getting inside it so i ended up going for that.

The silicone near the top doesnt sit flush with the phone when the hard case is on it which annoys me, but apart from that im happy with the otterbox.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] poch_1421:
remove neo hybrid from your options if you are going for protection. the silicone is thin and the plastic frame is flimsy and can easily by deformed
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Wunderlich99:
I am using the case mate tough for 3 month now. Without it, my phone would be dead/seriously damaged by now. I am very clumsy guy, and so far my phone survived droping while biking, multiple table-drops, my girlfriend stepping on it and several children attacks.

The phone goes in my front pocket whith the screen pointing to the outside. This way the case being 2-3mm higher than the phone protects the screen perfectly from the pants touching it.

Once a month i free my phone for some cleaning job: it still looks like the day i bought it.

One thing: When looking for a car mount go for Herbert Richter (can't post link due to low post restriction)
[Defy General] farsight73:
Like the topic says..

My Defy usually very hot whenever I surf the internet using 3G. Sometimes temperature hit around 45°C.. When idle on 2G, it stay around 35°C which is normal.

Anybody experience temperature above 45°C ? I'm running setvsel to minimise the voltage use and at 1000mhz seemed doesn't cool it down.

Sent from my awesome Moto Defy: Stock Rooted Gingerbread 2.3.3 - XDA Premium
[Defy General] SWAT AXEL:
mine 800 mhz reaching till 41 c without running setvsel.

i think its normal.

and don't forget the warms of the hands are part of it.

when i'm playing modern combat 2 less than 15 min get's hot.
[Defy General] nameite:
The hottest mine has gone was 50degrees..usingit as a wifi hotspot

But the temp drops to 40 - 45 if there is full 3G signal...
[Defy General] cengiran:
I have reached temperature above 40 C occasionally. Heck I've reached 45 when using my defy as a router for the wife's iPod (immediately stop and throw the defy in a bucket of water for a minute afterwards..temp drop down to 26!!) .

If i am using HSDPA, temp will get high, 39 -41 Celcius is expected after an hour of heavy browsing. very rarely went above it unless downloading a big file.

But it is much better compared to before, right now i am using the central europe baseband running 2.3.4-134. When I am using stock UK or even SEA baseband, temp reached 43 after just 15 minutes of browsing.

I am in Indonesia, and found the Central Europe BB is the best for me.

I only get high temp from HSDPA, never from wifi or gaming. Played 3d games till my battery almost out and it only reached 40. Played a movie for 2 hours and the temp is only at 39/40. Transfer 4GB of data using moto portal Wi-Fi to my PC for 2 hour, temp is 37 and this is done today.

Here is my take, a temperature of 41 in using the defy is expected when you are using your HSDPA, anything above 41 is considered HOT for me.

This device tend to be hotter then say my friend Galaxy S. probably since it is water resistant so the heat/air outlet is limited.

dont worry too much, you can do what i do and dunk the defy in a glass/bucket of cold water should you deemed the device is too hot.
[Defy General] NITRO_100:
I'm on leaked 2.3.4, and I have highest temp when surfing on 3G 44 c, when idle the temp is about 28 c.
[Defy General] farsight73:
I would hope and wish this Defy will stand up at 50 c since it name of dust and water resistant mean no air or any ventilation in or out from this device. But sometimes it worried me of holding it when it becoming hotter. Normally I will open the battery cover after I finished my games or surfing and lay it down for a few minutes.

Note: I hardly get anywhere near 40 c when I was using Froyo 2.2.2 french retail version. Perhaps this gingerbread run 1000Mhz by default caused its temperature rise quicker.
[Defy General] grannyrogers:
I live in Texas USA. Here in the summer the temp' is above 100°(38°c) Fahrenheit 90% of the time. One day my wife left her cliq XT in the car. When we returned the screen was showing 'cool down mode'. When the home screen came up and I look at the temp', it was showing 58°C. I was shocked! Her phone still works properly.

So I think these phones can survive extreme temperatures.
[Defy General] tlongren:
Typically mine runs about 30C (86F). On a really hot/humid day here in Iowa, and while charging, it will reach around 45C (113F). I've got my defy running with setvsel at 63@1200mhz/39@800mhz/20@300mhz.
[Defy General] farsight73:
This look promissing! The phone actually will auto switch to 'cool down mode'.

Probably the mode will triggered above 60c. Thanks for the input.. :D
[Defy General] juli9797:
Mine is above 35°C whith 1,3ghz/78vsel.

Julian
[Defy General] MrBelter:
mine is sat idle at 26c but using 3g on a hot day i have seen it hit 45c it is running at:

300Mhz 22

600MHz 32

1GHz 52
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Technoire:
I've been happily using Typhoon CMD7 2.7 for months now, with no major problems. I hadn't updated because the ROM ran so well and I work 3 jobs and have almost no free time.

Recently while running the stock media player, the phone has developed this tendency to suddenly pause the music if turned upside-down (i.e., to go in my pocket) and I'd have to take the phone back out and turn the music back on.

Well, not this time.

This time, it flat-out froze while playing a song. I shrugged it off and removed + replaced the battery, only now the phone no longer boots. The furthest it gets is past GO GO GO!, and then it hangs at the black & green HTC screen basically forever.

-Typhoon CMD7 2.7.2 from SD

-MAGLDR 1.13

-Clockworkmod Recovery (Don't remember which, but seems to be working fine)

-Radio 2.15.something (I can no longer check)

Prior to installing Typhoon, I followed the forum's advice (task29, partition, etc).

I have tried reinstalling the same Typhoon ROM and backing up my settings to install Typhoon 3.5 + wipe cache and fix permissions, etc.

I read another thread in which someone was able to stop boot-death by booting without their SIM. I tried; no difference.

I've noticed I can no longer access the HTC bootloader (vol-up + boot; this is why I can't tell you /exactly/ what radio is on there). I used to be able to switch between MAGLDR and the tri-colour bootscreen with no issue.

Any ideas what kind of issue this could be?

Is it worth trying a different ROM to see if the problem is unique to Typhoon?

I'm hoping this recent inescapable crash is just a ****up of mine instead of a hardware issue.

Advice and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

You guys are great. Thanks for all your hard work (and your patience with all the questions!)

Z
[XPERIA X8 General] deedii:
This is the shocking statement of DX just earlier.

Most of us will be probably sad for this, so I guess we take action and we help DX to get a new x8, coz development never stop. Its payback time for us to help the person who makes x8 worth using for.

This thread is intended for all those who want to contribute in any amount that is warm in our heart.

If you will post something that against this, maybe you better shut up!

I guess we have to raise 200 (might change) dollars.

I dont know what is the exact price of x8 in france.

To start with i will give 1dollar (might raise).

GUYS THIS IS SERIOUS IF YOU SAY YOU WILL DONATE PLEASE DO.

Please Share this to Other
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Donate Link

Paypal Donation

Email Account:

DX please monitor your account.

Donators:

1. deedii = 1 dollar

2. yenoh = 5 euros

3. eagleeyetom = 7 dollars

4. alfsamsung = 15 dollars

5. Denoo = 3 dollars

6. tibob77 = 1 dollar

7. FireMax_ = 15 dollars

8. lollpaff = 3 dollars

9. trainiart = 5 dollars

10. Chefkoch_81 = 15 euros

11. Jezzzy = 20 dollars

12. Superuser.Angga = 16 dollars

13. tek640 = 5 euros

14 MASVA = 5 dollars

15. timara = 5 dollars

16. URINUDNK = 5 dollars

17. Chucky-PT = 1 dollar

18. bryke = 5 dollars

19. arox5 = 7 dollars

20. Fetz Braun = 7 dollars

21. biscoitu = 10 dollars

22. DeanBoro = £10

23. st3ch = 3 + 7 dollars

24. vigo00 = 5 dollars

25. panchop = 5 dollars

26. swechrill = 5 dollars

27. pavlodar = 5 dollars

28. darth666 = 5 euros

29. pluto21 = 3 euros

30. LiboraA. = 5 euros

31. oferas = 10 dollars

32. Minioglowy = 5 dollars

33. 2273 = 10 euros

34. marmolu = 3 euros

35. navidpaya = 3 dollars

36. Rockey_ssr = 2 dollars

37. Hontch = 7.92 dollars

38. sew00 = 5 dollars

39. GreatApo = 3 euros

PS: If you donated and your name was not on the list please PM me. :)

Sorry if i overlook some of you, but you can PM me and ill include you in the list.

RESULT

Note:

I would like to personally thank's all the people behind this success of helping hands, you may not be included in the list of Donators but Im sure you know to yourself that you contributed and dedicate your time to bring DX back, and with the positive result we made it. DX is staying and continue developing a great work for us. This doesn't mean that we should stop giving him a love gift, we can always donate to him coz i know this little amount of money is nothing compare to the hapiness we felt each time DX realease a module a rom and etc. Please also be aware that DX is not the only developer we have here, we have a lot of developer here also that needs our support, so I'm encouraging everyone to help other developer as well. Again Im so happy and Thank you so much for all of us. Pros and Cons I thank you all. I love this community so much :)

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[XPERIA X8 General] aragog53:
I suggest that the one who will contribute donating some money should thank the first post here, then it would be easy to count how many people are gonna do it ! :)
[XPERIA X8 General] yenoh:
I've just come to XDA and now he said he's going to leave :(

I will contribute 5 euros.
[XPERIA X8 General] eagleeyetom:
7$ straight from Poland (I can't afford more). Good luck, DX.

May one of the Moderators make this thread an official one. Please ;)
[XPERIA X8 General] AChep:
I can not help with money, but I will offer to buy X8 on this site - http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...xperia-x8--android--sim-free-unlocked--white-

150$

PS: I created page on popular russian SE forum.

http://topse.ru/forum/showthread.php?p=557921
[XPERIA X8 General] josip-k:
omg...i cant believe this...i would help if i could...too bad i dont have money...im soo sad now :( :( :(
[XPERIA X8 General] Denoo:
I cant pay via the paypal link, can you add to your thread paypal email adress?
[XPERIA X8 General] deedii:
Ok i will ask dx about his paypal info, i guess it doixanh@yahoo.com
[XPERIA X8 General] ithunter:
i am sorry

i am in remote area.....

their is no any way to send balance and i dont have any m,card and any paypal way

if i got any friend ar respective people who have m.card or paypal acc i will donate eu my dear diox...

lope u man... ur great
[XPERIA X8 General] X1111:
i always wanted to donate him but i dont have any international account

PLEASE someone help me HOW CAN I COMMON

i'm waiting for you replies now...
[XPERIA X8 General] alfsamsung:
15$ sendt now.
[XPERIA X8 General] deedii:
I don't know if there's any western union or any money transfer in France so that people dont have International Accounts eg. master card can also donate.

DX I think we need your help here or someone also lives in france. :)
[XPERIA X8 General] T!b:
133€ (190$) on this french site :

http://www.cdiscount.com/telephonie...-xperia-x8-noir/f-144040203-ericssonx8no.html
[XPERIA X8 General] Denoo:
Donated , but only 3$ since school starting and i need moneys.

:)
[XPERIA X8 General] X1111:
some money is the least way to thank him , not only for maintenance him here

i have no international accounts like visa or masteCard or etc

i'm from a country that is banned from these accounts , so how can share in this movement ?
[XPERIA X8 General] T!b:
$1 sent (I'm still on FB^^)
[XPERIA X8 General] FireMax_:
15$, keep working DX! :D
[XPERIA X8 General] X1111:
maybe it's better to somebody make a link in x10mini/pro

also send PM to other developers like nobodtAtall & D4 to enclose this issue to their users
[XPERIA X8 General] deedii:
Yes indeed maybe they can do the same. Go guys thanks much within this week we can buy dx a new x8. Im happy with the positive response. :)

Thanks so much guys :)
[XPERIA X8 General] yenoh:
5 euros sended (like i say). Thanks doixanh!
[XPERIA X8 General] X1111:
i did that in these two threads :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16637273#post16637273

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16637298&posted=1#post16637298
[XPERIA X8 General] orangzeb:
I wish I could do something for him, but I myself in crysis since last 5 years. :( sorry
[XPERIA X8 General] lollpaff:
Im new here, using GingerDX for a few days and sent 3$. Thanks!
[XPERIA X8 General] aldee_s:
doixanh is in france?
[XPERIA X8 General] Gesbleg:
yes al, he said so :D
[XPERIA X8 General] trainiart:
5$ sended. Thanks doixanh!
[XPERIA X8 General] Chefkoch_81:
Sent 15€ just now. GingerDx is the main reason I bought this cell phone.

Btw. On amazon.de its only 120 EUR, so if GingerDx is from france, he can probably get it very cheap from there.
[XPERIA X8 General] Jezzzy:
+20$ for the greatest X8 ROM developer :)
[XPERIA X8 General] drsood:
I also want to donate money. But I have none in paypal. I have a few dollars trapped in NETELLER... now only if i could donate using neteller or someone wants neteller in exchange for paypal funds, so that i can donate directly using paypal, kindly pm me..
[XPERIA X8 General] DeFcOn:
anybody have webmoney?
[XPERIA X8 General] lotus13:
I suggest that DX should tell us his

First Name*

[*]Last Name*

[*]Adress:[if he wants to.buy not necessary] ZIP CODE: 300769*, town* ,country*

*necessary

For Western Union .After you have sent money.Email him @

doixanh@yahoo.com

with :

Your FULL NAME

Country in witch you live

MTCN(that 10 digit number on the recipe u took home)

Amount you have donated
[XPERIA X8 General] Rockey_ssr:
i will send it tomorrow coz today is sunday :( all the bank close.
[XPERIA X8 General] Superuser.Angga:
I will try to donate DX :)

but on Rupiah :(

i will try donate Rp.150.000 (16$)

From Bank :) Monday
[XPERIA X8 General] jimdem:
Hello :) please remove doixanh's mail and add this image because using text for mail addresses is very dangerous. He might be spammed a lot by spam bots.

Thanks. :)
[XPERIA X8 General] URINUDNK:
Erhm, who says he even wants another X8 let alone continue developing his rom?
[XPERIA X8 General] Nikkopt:
Next time inform yourself after saying anything

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16635774&postcount=2335

Anyway, i feel ashamed seeing that a community with so many young users are helping DX and me, with almost 30 can't :(
[XPERIA X8 General] deedii:
Urin

Sent with love!
[XPERIA X8 General] tek640:
5 euros from me to buy a brand new X8.
[XPERIA X8 General] aldee_s:
wew, then it should be cheaper there. :D

well, how about we raise the fund from indonesian user? how about in facebook group? because i can't access facebook right now, so i dont whats going on there
[XPERIA X8 General] Gesbleg:
yeah, i made some post on our facebook group, and the response from indonesian user is positive, some user want to donate about IDR 10.000 - 20.000 (1$ - 2$) including me :D, but we don't have paypal account :(
[XPERIA X8 General] aldee_s:
well, is there anyone in facebook group that have paypal account? if not, then we can use my paypal account to donate doixanh, just tell them in the group, then list the people who want to donate, and tell me in kaskus :D
[XPERIA X8 General] mhyke13ph:
I wish i could donate some, but i don't have paypal or any money exchange account >_<
[XPERIA X8 General] Gesbleg:
there may be one or two people who have paypal account, but i think they don't use dx's ROM so I embarrassed to ask for their help :o

yes, you can PM me in kaskus about your bank account number :D

then i will inform that in facebook group

it's funny Al, we discuse the same thing in two different forum LOL :D