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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] diaa08:
I emailed support to ask with a link to the item listed. Like I said in another thread, it looks like the kind of site that sells to 3rd party vendors, and since the packaging says Sprint branded, I suspect this is meant for non-corporate Sprint stores.

Obviously no real confirmation, but I will post any kind of non-generic answer I get.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
dang. that is very contradictory to the details we have found. maybe CS is just holding out on us? some companys like to keep their info to themselves until the item is officially released

/positive thinking

i figured the same, but if thats the case (haha). maybe we can pool a couple orders together and save a buck or two? that is, if they do bulk orders :D

UPDATE: i registrared and their expected availability is 10/04, most likely that will be when case-mate decides to put it up on their site and it starts showing up everywhere. that $20 pre order is starting to look pretty tasty
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BlueGoldAce:
How much wait and thickness will this case add?

Love the idea of the case. But the lightness of this phone is one of its biggest pluses.

Really, really like the idea of this case though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
it'll add about 1.5 oz (not sure how noticeable that may be, but it should bump it up to the weight of the MoPho) its stream-lined fitted, snaps on snug and is pretty durable for its thinness. i wanna say its thinner than the tpu case, not sure tho. but i know for a fact its one of the thinnest cases you can get hence the name "barely there"
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akarol:
Some people claim this case interferes with GPS reception. =/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Are you saying theaccessoryking.com is a sketchy seller? Or that you aren't a fan of preorder in general? Or sketchy putting money down sight unseen?

I am fine getting a little extra discount in exchange for patience...

...I'm not fine sending a sketchy seller my money.

Is theaccessoryking a reputable seller? :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] diaa08:
just got a response from Case Mate indicating that the vendor from the link is legit and that the product is real (ie model number, device, etc.) they did not indicate anything on the date however...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] _MetalHead_:
Just preordered my casemate tough from theaccessoryking.com for $21. I love the barely there cases but certainly not in silver, which is the only option available on that site.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
Do u have the link for tough casemate?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] _MetalHead_:
Yep. It's preorder only and there's no pic up but I took a chance.

http://www.theaccessoryking.com/cas...pic-touch-4g-case-mate-tough-case-black.html#
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JBNAquatics:
The iPhone version looks pretty slick

http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-Barely-There-Brushed-Aluminum-Cases.asp
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
i probably will get this when it drops
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
What i found sketchy was that it didn't exist anywhere else, not even Case-Mate verified it. I'm fine with preorder (i preordered my ET4g) its just that i did a preorder on a case once before (not from accessoryking) and it never came into stock. But i hope this doesnt scare anyone bc they didnt take my money or anything they just messed with me and gave me false hope >.>

especially after diaa08 confirmed that its live (at least i believe s/he was referring to this link) i would jump on it, its quite the deal

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which link was this again? theaccessoryking or tessco?

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the complaints i see are for the HTC Inspire/Desire and it wasnt just for the barely there, they had it for ALL cases but if there is a problem, from the threads i read you can complain to Case-Mate and they'll send you complimentary cases you could try or just sell and buy another case
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] diaa08:
it was regarding tessco
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maxspiderx:
Same issue

Sent from my Samsung Epic 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wase4711:
these cases, like most cases, are made in China Crap, so I don't expect perfection..

Mine is the same way.

Cases like this are for decoration only, it would never protect your phone if you drop it on concrete..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
yeah they called me after i sent in a complaint about them sending me a broken case. they were going to offer to send me a free shipping return envelop but i had already did a RMA request and mailed the case back. The lady that called said they were expecting "black" cases but the shipment they received was "silver." she stated that was the only color they would be selling.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spridell:
The black is available on the Case Mate website if anyone is interested

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...ch-4G-Barely-There-Brushed-Aluminum-Cases.asp
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ahl395:
Awesome, thanks.

Now im not sure which one I like better :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Soxtron:
Soxtron has the Black Brushed Aluminum available now for $36.99 with free shipping! Use the coupon code and get another $3 off!! - Code: XDE-E4T
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Same boat, but I think I rather have black since it matches better with the phone itself. Just got my silver case from MobileCity case does feel solid though! I'm seeing if I can exchanging it, since technically we ordered one thing and ended up getting something else.

Going to ask for a return label from them.

Just put my order through Soxtron for a black one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akarol:
Guys, they're all the same case, it's just lighting conditions that make it darker/brighter. Trust me, Case-Mate has never made more than one tone for their Alumininum line.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Vindog4047:
Guys, they're NOT all the same case, it ISN'T just the lighting conditions that make it darker/brighter. Trust me, NOT "AKAROL", Case-Mate makes more than one tone for their Aluminum line.

If you go to the official Case-Mate website you will find 2 completely different tones. Gray and Black.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Those of you with the black barely there brushed aluminium.. how's the fingerprint factor? I heard it was pretty bad in that regard.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrpickem:
The case is much more attractive/classy, but the TPU is thinner with a better feel/grip. That said, I have both and I am definitely sporting the Case-Mate! But both are very good cases. :cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spridell:
It is pretty bad. I have both the High Gloss Black TPU case and the Black Aluminum case.

The aluminum case shows the fingerprints much more. I am constantly cleaning it. They put such a high gloss on it.

But when its clean it does look very classy.

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I agree the TPU is slightly thinner and a little lighter. But the looks of the Aluminum case is the best.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jermzz:
I hope you're right. I ordered this from you a couple days ago and I just saw this post from the same day as this one.

If it isn't black when I get it Friday, you'll have a very upset customer calling you on Saturday. Very contradictory statements here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jcantol:
I saw this as well i already got the "silver" from mobilecity so there would be two un happy

But on the bright side mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow so i can let you know if it is black
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jermzz:
I will be pissed not so much at the case color, but at the lie. Why say you have black, then say you don't in another thread and then send people who order the black case silver ones just to make money. Shady.

f you ordered from Soxtron and your case is supposed to be here tomorrow, yes, please let me know if they sent you the right case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jcantol:
Well got my case from soxtron today and its silver bunch of bull **** if you ask me

Edit/update: i called and they are sending the black version out with a pre paid to ship silver back so if you dont get black just call they seem pretty decent about it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jermzz:
I knew it!! On the special instructions part at check out I put to make sure its they black case because people are getting the wrong one. Should be here tomorrow so I hope its the right one. I think cause theyre so similar, people are getting confused.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jermzz:
Got mine today, and it is indeed the black one! Such a nice case, and it really feels like it's barely there!! I went to my friend and I said "check out my new phone." When I handed it to him, he said "this is the same phone you bought last month, I super like how thin it is, and the screen is super clear." He handed it back to me and I said "if you think it's thin now, you should feel it with the case off." He replied "there's a case on it?" EPIC! LOL
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Krnla:
Any pictures showing off those sexy cases? :)

sent from my Galaxy S II
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jermzz:
pics coming momentarily.

some dupes, but whatever, I just uploaded them all.

but I needed some better light....

and I took these with my point and shoot... had to find it though. Literally the only use for a point and shoot these days is for taking pictures of your phone LOL

If anyone so wishes, due to load time, or anything else, I can link the pictures instead of displaying them, thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
After using the Brushed Aluminum for almost 2 weeks, I've decided that the TPU case is better overall. The only thing I didn't like with the TPU was its average looks, so I gave my matte back black to a friend and ordered an Argyle High Gloss TPU.. now I have looks and protection to match, whereas the Casemate is all looks.

I'll probably slip the casemate on every now and then, though.

Transmission sent from a Galaxy S II with XDA Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Funny you say that...

What I was going to complain about this case is that it looks great from the back, but looks like a snapped-on case from the front...

What I like best about the TPU-case that I got ( I got a matte black one too) is that it doesn't look like a case... On this phone, it's thin enough, it just looks like... The phone. That is a way better look, it fools your eye.

...just like the best custom cars have their modifications so smoothly integrated that you'd be hard pressed to tell what all had been done... where the worst are ones where it looks like they drive into a parts store and bolted on any tacky thing that could be found, to a less-than-'custom' effect.

I'm surprised to see this just clips the sides of the phone... Unfortunate what that does to the looks of the phone on the side of the phone you actually, well, look at. Must be that they use a hard plastic? That also seems like a negative, since that'll transfer more energy to the phone itself if you drop it.

I'm glad I got my cheaper, better implemented, better fitting, better protecting, arguably better looking (definitely more likely to fool someone into thinking there's no case at all on) matte black TPU case.

May not pick one of these up after all.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ElAguila:
I have a quick question about the barely there aluminum case. I have a chance to pick one up pretty cheap. Did it interfere with the gps or cellular reception?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] clayginn:
I have had it since it first came out (The Case) and no. I have seen issues with GPS on some ROMs but i remove it from the case and still have the issues. on a stable ROM i see no issues at all. Locks quick and stable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mikeymasonic:
no gps issues here either! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ElAguila:
Got my case and got it installed. I really like except for thing that seems to be a problem for me. It is very slick.Any suggestions how to make it not so slick in your hand. I have dropped it several times already(fortunately on the carpet). I was thinking of putting my skin from decalgirl on the case instead of the battery cover.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] donsh00tmesanta:
does it enhance signal somehow?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blu3Fr0g:
Case-Mate

Case-Mate pissed me off and potentially alienated me as a customer this past weekend through Facebook. They posted a link on Facebook and when I went to the link, instead of seeing what they were trying to pimp, their webmaster chastised me for using Internet Explorer with no way to get to the actual page. Telling me that if I wanted to see the content I had to use Chrome, Firefox or that POS Apple Browser.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cachorropedorro:
Why the hell are you using Internet Explorer? That's like still using lead paint to paint baby cribs.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mmmajor:
There is no picture guys....**** cud b ugly as hell...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MustWarnothers:
I don't know about you guys but I need my Epic 4G Touch to be in the thinnest case possible.

I just stuck mine in a Trojan Ultra-Thin condom and tied the end off. It makes using the phone nearly impossible and has left residue all over the phone, but the phone still seems super light, and is much better protected (from disease).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmarden:
...lol

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...lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
just about all of their variants of this case for other phones are the same. if the ET4G happens to be the device they decide to screw over and try something new then screw me 5 times over, put me in an apple suit and bite me
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
good news! mobilecityonline.com has it in BLACK for the same preorder price. i've ordered from here before and their CS was pretty good.

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28553
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dmarden:
Pre-ordered!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrpickem:
But it's still aluminum, wtf? I've had 2 BT cases and they were both some kinda hard composite and they worked great...why change a good thing???
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
probably for feel and aesthetics? it still does its job and is made out of the same materials (excluding the portion that is aluminum, of course). it just adds a bit of class to the back that isnt black/silver. im pretty sure the solid black/silver BT cases will surface eventually too..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Vega:
ouch harsh
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
I would buy it of it had no branding
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DutchDogg54:
I just heard from Case-Mate customer service after emailing them a question. They replied in like 4 minutes...awesome! Looks like we have about 2 weeks until they're selling them, I'm guessing the 3rd party guys won't be getting them any sooner than that - but it'd be sweet if they did!

"Dear Nathan,

Thank you for the inquiry. The Epic 4G Tough Cases are going to be available in or around 2 weeks from now. The best thing to do is to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter, once the cases are available you will get an email advising the cases are available for purchase.

Kind Regards,

Artie D.

Case-mate Customer Experience

1-866-689-3432

support@case-mate.com"
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
Got mine pre-ordered. Cant wait.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] texas83:
AWESOME! My only complaint with this phone is the lack of metal framing, I want it to feeeeeeel just as bad ass as it already is. I will wait to order until it is released and there are some pictures out there. Could someone who preordered the silver case please post up lots of pics once you get it? Thanks!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] r3a1ist:
now you can stick it up your ass lol. Or give it to your gf to double as a 4.52 inch diagonal dildo.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graffixnyc:
So is this case the thinnest offered so far? Im looking for a case that's as thin as possible
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
I'm trying to look into the Skinomi skins - not impact resistant like a case, if you are planning on dropping your phone on concrete or something, but if not you might check these out:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1275484

There don't seem to be any pics for the skins that are out now for our devices - I put links to pics of the Infuse, which is nearly identical in size/shape/form to the Sprint GSII - that's what they should look like.

But... I'm awaiting pictures... hence, the thread. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
Emailed Case-Mate in hopes of getting a review unit :D I don't think they do this but it's worth a shot lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
LOL. lemme know how it goes, im itching to "review" as well
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
Apparently not. and i feel very sorry for those who preorder through them, but that doesnt mean they wont make their shipment. its up in the air right now
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Well,I also hate to order sight unseen anyway.

I ordered a tpu case in matte black, and I have to say, it looks classy and upscale.

That was my biggest reason for wanting this case, so it didn't cheapen the look of my phone.

I'm happy with my tpu case until I can see pics of this and it's actually available.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
anyone else interested in casemate's POP cases?? I might get this instead of the barely there case.. comes w/ a kickstand.

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...ate-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Pop-Cases-w-Stand.asp

seems to be the other casemate case thats available for pre-order:

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/search.asp?keywords=epic 4g touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drksilenc:
the first one u linked wont work its for the standard sgs2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prodigy18:
I just talked with CaseMate customer service. She said the POP case will be available sometime next month (although had no date). Definately interested in this case as long as it doesn't add too much bulk.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spridell:
I had the POP case with kickstand on my Evo 3D. It is an awesome case. Very thin and protects the phone very well.

Only problem I had with mine was it was near impossible to take off once it was on. I mean it took a good 2 to 3 minutes jusst to get it off becuase it was such a good fit.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
yeah, thats why I linked where the epic 4g touch version can be pre-ordered. just wanted to give those an idea of what it'll look like. :D

sorry for the confusion
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kain144000:
Please vote for my suggestion 2 Case-Mate...

Hey, everyone,

I'd submitted a suggestion 2 Case-Mate 2 produce a Brushed Aluminum Barely There Case, but with Kickstand. So, please do, go here & vote... NOW‼ lol

Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mplsdunk:
Was just thinking this the other day. I'd buy it for sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Damn, good thing I didn't get the tpu case yet, gonna see how this case looks before I jump the gun on it. For all I know they could spray paint a tpu case and call it brushed aluminum.

Edit: nevermind just saw their other cases, **** looks legit.. But still..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
casemate needs to hurry the f up. lol

i've dropped my phone twice in the last few days.. the glossly black scrapes up pretty easily to reveal a silverish frame. :mad:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
I have not dropped mine yet, but they still need to hurry up. Pre order like a week ago.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
whoever gets it first please post a review/pics!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pheno.menon:
What's the best place to pre-order this at the moment?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Loki047:
FYI - looks like both sites have pushed back to 10/12
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
Pushed back a few days ago. Better then never.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
i would go with mobilecityonline. the other has been reported to have a bad CS and i've had a good experience with mobilecityonline before. way back when the Evo 3D was going to get an HTC kickstand case, i preordered from them. It was never released anywhere (i.e. was discontinued before release) and mobilecityonline sent me an email confirming it and offered a viable alternative - not much, but i appreciated their consideration and it shows they care for their customers.

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28553

i would however suggest that you support the fella who started the Barely There Aluminum Kickstand Case petition to Case-Mate. its a nifty idea

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1283583
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kurupt1:
wouldn't case-mate have this on their site before third party retailers?:confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Still no pics up at Case Mate either? Strange.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
I read some reviews of the aluminum case affecting signal reception? Kind of makes sense, since it being metal and all. Any truth to this? That would be the only thing really holding me back from preodering this.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ImaWinRAR:
i addressed this in an earlier post (no offense intended).

all of the reception issues i read about were for the htc desire, which is strange but thats all i've heard, and theyve made it for several other phones so it must have been a fluke with the desire's antennae or something.

feel free to post links to other reviews, i just did a couple quick google searches
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Ah I see, sorry I must have missed it. Thanks for the info! :)

Now I have to decide between brushed black or silver...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrpickem:
I got a BarelyThere for my Droid Charge off fleabay a week before it was on the casemate site...go figue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bluefire808:
There's no images in the links....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
you have to get an idea by looking at the galaxy s2 on the casemate site. its going to look the same as that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
Anyday now.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Loki047:
Anyone hear an update?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
Nothing yet. If I dont hear anything soon, im gonna get something else.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kcyen18:
Good afternoon,

We just checked with Case Mate and they have now moved the date back to 10/31 unfortunately.

We will update the site now.

Cartronics Accessories, Inc,

21401 SW 216th Street

Miami, Fl 33170-1007

(800) 678-1774

(305) 251-3391 Fax

sales@TheAccessoryKing.com
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Got_Evo?:
Sucks, but thanks for the update.

Sent far away from another galaxy....using my ET4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mrpickem:
I may just cancel my order and stick with this TPU case, it is actually pretty damn sweet. Maybe not as good looking, but definitely just as functional or more.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Damnit. I think I'll still wait for it.. rocking a ghost armor for the back and sides for now.

Mobile city still says 10/12. Hopefully the wait wont be as long. Not sure why everyone is preordering from king when the OP mention bad reviews from some.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wase4711:
so, even though there is metal on this case, it won't reduce the already weak radios signal?

thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Look at my post a page back, I asked the same question.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kurupt1:
barrrrrg more delays. i want it now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kcyen18:
Doubtful.

I'm sure the manufacturer didnt make the cases in time and has pushed all units back to end of month.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Subiegsr:
Yeah, that's probably true. Just wishful thinking lol.

What makes me angry is that on the case mate website they already have the aluminum barely there case available for the AT&T Galaxy S2!!

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases-ATandT-Version/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-US-Version-Barely-There-Brushed-Aluminum-Cases.asp

wtf, our phones came out first.. :(