yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ikilledversace:
Waiting for Sweet Armour!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] alfy!:
This one looks really nice. Do you guys think these would offer good protection from drops? I'm guessing it is slightly raised over the screen on the front.

I like the fact that it doesn't cover the whole back like normal covers.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
that one is triobump...its reported here dont have hole for mic and noise canceling hole.

i already order 1 via ebay

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=280899786574

....still waiting to deliver.

i hope mine will deliver with that 2 hole :mad:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
find above picture, i can see mic hole and noise canceling hole at top,

you should send it back to seller, i think it defected item
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gatebil:
looking good. will test this case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=KxrspPaiBDQ
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
i think my gimmic five metal bumper decreasing my phone signal by one bar..switch it to anymode plastic bumper..i get full bar, before with metal bumper got 3 bars...

i will not use this metal bumper anymore..since battery performance is my concern.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] N23:
I got this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150830904234&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:DE:3160

hopefully i can report in a few days, i like the holes for the buttons because so they can't be pressed accidentally :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
Yup same here bro. 1 bar lost with the aluminum bumper.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] INHUMANITY:
Bummer. :(

I haven't tried connecting the power supply to it yet.

I now regret leaving positive feedback. I'm still going to send the seller an e-mail and see how it goes.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] artofdesign:
Crap, seems you guys that have these are starting to see major issues now the newness/coolness is wearing off?

Can you please answer my other questions from a page ago?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
- for me, OEM cable & earphones no problem fitting thru the holes of triobump. generic micro-usb cables & audio cables, yes, problem. had to mod the holes.

- bumper does affect cell signal a little. worse if u cup your hand over the top of the back of the phone. guess the antenna is around there?

- both parts are metal (brushed aluminum)

- thin foam stickers inside bumper to prevent scratching

- for mine, i believe the camera does stick out slightly more than bumper

- mine is perfect fit. i dont face any sliding-off problem.

main problem for me was the hole size, cos i use mostly generic cables. the other problems are minor to me. i still dont regret getting the triobump. it looks too good, esp with the carbon skin behind... envy of everyone ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Be careful...

Gimmick Five makes two "grays" a normal "gray" and a "blue gray"

http://www.gimmick5.com/?action=acessories&t=galaxys3

I've seen the "blue gray" color referenced by a couple of different names depending on the reseller.

I justed ordered a "blue gray" for my Pebble Blue S3;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] distortion:
I ordered one and it took about a week to arrive. Looks good on pebble blue. My top piece that slides in is loose. Rattles when the phone vibrates and is shaken. See below.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xqdL29DK9kU

The seller is sending me a new top piece. Hope it fixes it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Can't you just put a dab of silicone sealant in the rail the lock plate slides in?

I also ordered from that seller, glad to know that he's being helpful...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] distortion:
I would if I had to I guess. Out of principal I won't. Paid for a bumper that should not rattle...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knights.JayTana:
Careful with fitting guys, i scratch mine even how careful i am of putting it...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
The screen or the housing?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knights.JayTana:
the silver trim.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Can you post a pic of the scratch location? Are you using a Gimmick Five?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
One thing bad about these bumper is that the foam tape that they provide are rather thin no matter which brand you buy, but i've over come that problem, my supplier has given me a whole bag of these foam tapes which are little bit thicker, they are rather had to find.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jiggytom:
Just got mine. Fit is perfect, even with my Xtreme wet protector o front and back. I did notice it affects my signal significantly...about 1 to 2 bars. I will try it at work tomorrow, where I have a really weak signal to see if I can still get anything. Might have to put it back on sale.

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Also from the looks of page 18, I received a counterfeit one. The back where it lists the features doesn't have the bullet points.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ImARaptor:
So has anyone dropped their phone with a metal bumper on? Will it be okay? :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Would you like to be the first.:p
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knights.JayTana:
later...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] holyprot:
i had an metal bumper on my iphone 4s , and that decrease my antena :(

i think that not good for s3 too
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaronkt:
I read through most of the thread here. Can anyone tell me of a docking station i can use in the office that will work with the metal bumper case on? I dont want to have to take it off and risk scratching it up.

thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tstretch:
Thanks for all the info on these here guys! I've always been jealous of iphone bumpers.. Still doesn't look like they protect very well though...

But hey check this out!!!!! I just ordered one of these for

$15 including shipping

from a US based company too (I think..). This one might be a knock off but looks like it has all the mic cut outs!

http://www.cellphoneshop.net/gt9300alum.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mateo85:
I want to get one for my self and question is bumper make any problems with signal which type to chose with buttons or without ? I found one for 16€ on ebay with microphone holes from hi_smart or one from wongfeilo no buttons seller. I can't paste link .
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Pictures blocked at work. -.-
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
Just ordered one myself. I now have two cases, a bumper, and two battery door covers ordered and still waiting on the phone from Verizon. I've already purchased more for this phone then I have for all 5 of my other Smartphones combined. I probably never should have watched the drop tests of this phone. It's got me paranoid.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
I hope you understand that the feedback system is between yourself and the seller. Not where the original came from. If it was defective, the seller will work it out and then you rate them on experience. Rating them on horrible fitment of a Chinese made case is irrelevant. It's about your customer experience.

Name INHUMANITY...

I guess I'll order one and start grabbing extra foam and vinyl.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knights.JayTana:
Thats because the antenna design of iPhone4/s is in the sides which is completely blocked by the bumper... However, some bumpers like element case which i still have with my 4S dont have this issue since the other piece is plastic...

This is the scratch made by the bumper of my S3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tstretch:
LOL! Yea I've ordered like 5 cases and bumpers too and also dont have the phone yet! Geez...

Drop tests though? Uh oh. Haven't watched those yet...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Mitski:
It is so cheap I just ordered one as well from cellphoneshop. If anyone else tries I found a free shipping coupon code which saved $5..

Freeship1

So it only cost $9.99

And I am also in that "I have not even received the phone yet" club :-)

Mitch in NYC
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
....It's not good...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Anyone seen this one?

http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s3/metal/bumper-for-galaxy-s3-triobump/

Looks very nice, beautifuller than the other ones.

Says Triobump but the packing is different.....

EDIT:

contacted Gimmick Five:

Now I contacted the retailer and this was their answer:

So it's NOT! a real Triobump...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MUYAMAN:
I bought generic metal bumper for my S3 the other week here in Hong Kong which looks like the Triobump one. Installed without a hitch and phone functions great etc with the supposed added protection from drops.

But, something bothered me about it. When I got home, I realized, the S3 is already a wide phone, the metal bumpers (including the triobump IMHO) make the phone wider and in my mind, that is not desirable.

A cleave bumper on the iphone 4 I had previously added little in terms of girth to the phone so therefore, I was wondering if any of you guys had any ideas for a metal bumper...that has a thin frame and won't add too much girth to the S3 but still offer some form of protection.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
how much did it cost in hong kong, it should be around HKD 280, I'm going to china on sunday, and i'll be picking up a few cases and bumper to test them out, i'm sure i can get these for about RMB 120(USD 18.50) or less.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Imatoasta:
So is there a verdict on signal loss yet? I'm probably going to get the one tstretch just posted. To the people with bumpers already: how much sturdier is the phone? A light tap on a table could give you a rough feel for how much rigidity it adds. This is the first phone I'm looking at cases for only because of all the stories of broken screens. Would be nice to know if the trade off of signal strength is worth it though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
signal loss is negligible to me. one bar maybe?

how sturdy? i would think with the bumper, u can throw it at someone's head and break his skull... :what:

triobump is worth. it looks totally awesome!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Do you have some pics from different angles, you got the silver one right?

I'm not sure to get the Triobump, or just a leather pouch.

And does it scratch soon?, because I don't want to have very soon scratches on it...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
will take and put up some pics later.

mine hasnt been scratched yet. i dropped once before, no scratches, only a slight dent at the earphone hole area. would probably have cracked something on the phone if not for the bumper. u will see the dent later in the pics :cool:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Great, I will seen them:D

How is the feeling with the triobump?

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Imatoasta:
Sounds like you accidentally did a drop test haha. Good to hear the bumper helped. How far did it fall and what kind of surface did it fall on?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
As an engineer o can assure you that its not airplane grade aluminium (alloy?) This wouldnt dent at such low impact speed. And making the bumper a times three expensive if it was such quality grade. Not that it matters for the functionality.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] artofdesign:
Thanks, still works today. Just got one, for $10 its worth the gamble.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Villelj:
Anyone ordeder this bumber for Blue versio of S3?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/15083090423...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_7589wt_1148

I was thinking what colour would look more nice, every picture is with white phone :/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aeron16:
I ordered a triobump metallic red to go with a blue and a dark grey metallic batt cover on my pebble blue s3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MUYAMAN:
Sorry I didn't reply earlier....the Triobump (original)can cost HK$230 or so...but the one I bought, was around $170! :) And you are right in China, you can probably get the metal bumpers for cheaper
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
here're the pics.

below shows the dent at the earphone hole. i believe that i've weakened the part near the earphone hole by making the earphone hole bigger, that explains the dent. otherwise, it should be very tough. :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
more pics
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
cant seem to attach all the pics under a single post... :(

the bigger charger hole + microphone hole
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
like i said earlier, i love the bumper! worth getting! can use it as a weapon if necessary! hahaha :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
i accidentally swept the phone off my bedside table (i was half asleep! :o). i think it hit the edge of my metal bed hard (near the earphone hole) before it hit the floor. oh well... :p i'm just glad i had the bumper.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I'm at shenzhen ATM, there is about 6-7 different bumpers, majority are copies, but I have tried most of them with perfect fit, all cut outs are there, the best part, is that they cost only usd 6-7 each.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] relaksua:
Sounds fun, any pictures to show?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Not really, they all looked very similar to those posted in this, there was'nt any point.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MUYAMAN:
Any sightings of a slim metal bumper? It seems all metal bumpers or even rubber/ plastic ones add too much girth! My S3 is now at least third of an inch wider! :(

..and never mind the "thats what she said jokes please" lol :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
i doubt there'll be any slimmer bumpers. they've to be thick enough to provide sufficient protection. imagine using a bumper as thin as aluminum foil, there wont be much protection, will there? :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
If a thin one is required, yeh just use kitchen foil and make one.:victory:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
I will wait for Sweet Armor and other ones who will come with metal cases.

I'm not convinced yet about this one...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] winwiz:
Guys I am looking at the Gimmick Five Bumper For Samsung Galaxy S3 - Black

from here:

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/gimmick-five-bumper-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-black-p35728.htm

Only main concern is that the bezel of the phone does not get scratched if there is no protection on the inside. Does anyone who has this case comment on this please?

Thank you in advance :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] INHUMANITY:
You're correct about girth.

I had mine on for one day before I became irritated by it. It makes it difficult to pull out of my pocket.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
You must be in a place where people don't open boxes with box cutters. ;) You can find them in any of of these stores: Target, Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, Office Max, Staples, Office Depot, CVS, Rite Aid, Longs, Walgreens, Ace, or most other stores that sell stuff. If you can't find the blades by themselves then buy a box cutter, or even an Exacto-Blade will work.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
i've been checking Sweet Armor website since end May. until now, they have not produced or released any news for the S3 Sweet Armor. will probably have to wait for a couple more months. that's why i decided to go with triobump. if the S3 Sweet Armor turns out to look even more awesome than triobump, i'll get it. let's keep our fingers crossed. :fingers-crossed:

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razor blades are those which we use (or used to use) for shaving, not those blades for cutters. do a google image search for "razor blade" and u'll see it. i believe u're supposed insert one of these blades into a holder and use it for shaving.

the last one i saw, i believe, belonged to my late grandpa. i doubt anyone uses it to shave anymore.

it's extremely thin, thinner than cutter blades. i couldnt find it anywhere where i live, or maybe i didnt try hard enough. :confused: anyway, doesnt matter, i realised that hole punchers make neat holes too. haha. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MUYAMAN:
Aluminum kitchen foil it is then! lol!

I do think that the bumpers could be....halved in thickness but, would probably have to be made from stronger / more expensive alloys. But that is speculation
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
even if it's strong alloy, u'll also need a certain thickness to provide sufficient rigidity. i can think of titanium, strong yet relatively light. the guys at exovault make titanium casings for iphones, but they're quite bulky too. so i guess bulk and strength arent separable.

i'm pinning hope on Sweet Armor though. the pic of the upcoming S3 Sweet Armor they put up in their site looks awesome, streamlined and curvy. but it has been "coming soon" for months! we'll have to wait and see! :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
What pic do you mean exactly?

They haven't released a picture of their new case, only picturing the s3 sideways;p

I also emailed them a week ago, but got no response :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
u mean that pic in their website is not a pic of their intended design? it looks all metallic...

actually, come to think of it, their S2 bumper design looks very triobump... probably the S3 one will be a triobump look-alike too...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Pic on their site is just a pebble blue S3;)

I do like the Sweet-Armor designs, more flow in the design, and a bit more class than Triobump.

Just waiting to get a metal case before other brands start making them.

I think many will make them for the s3, just as there are many for the Iphone4
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Just recieved an email from Sweet Armor!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1SiK1500:
I ordered a Triobump for now but will Deff order a Sweet Armor once its available!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
The Sweet-Armor is indeed SWEET...though the price reflects it. More than 3x the cost of a Triobump:(

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Has anyone considered making a hole in the bumper near the antenna like some aluminum bumpers out there?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
I prefer paying something more for something nice, than have something cheap but not worth it...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hatchback:
I ordered the blue one and now I don't really like it.

Power button is the most difficult to press, volume keys are okay.

I also don't like how when you press the home button it feels like you are grinding the bottom plastic against the metal bumber.

I like their silver because it has a shiny finish, my other option now is this one but I don't like that dark gray color even though the description says Silver. Also notice the buttons don't have the black rubber like others sellers do.

http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Protector-T-Mobile-Verizon-Samsung/dp/B008CNNQ3A/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1342119022&sr=1-1&keywords=silver+Aluminum+Metal+Hard+Frame+Bumper+Case+Cover%2BScreen+Protector+For+at%26t%2C+Sprint%2C+T-Mobile%2C+Verizon%2C+Samsung+Galaxy+S3+III+i9300+Brand+New

I've noticed that with the metal bumper it lowers 1 bar on my phone and lowers my 4G internet speed tests.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaronkt:
Hey guys i got the triobump aluminum bumper, put a skin on it. Caught the skin a little putting it on but it fits, Might have to do a little mod to it to get head phone and charger to work.

Anyways my question is this. I need a docking station for work. Can anyone advise me of a dock that will work with the triobump aluminum bumper?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] distortion:
Two things:

First, I was the one with a rattling slide cover.

[YOUTUBE][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqdL29DK9kU&lcor=1&lc=LWM5DTEv1-dYfMihlK2z0L3ATwjBW5yIijJ_Sq2A2gM&lch=email&feature=em-comment_received/YOUTUBE]

I contacted Triobump and 12 emails later they shipped me a new bumper. Just got it but have not tried it on because of the second thing. Yes, I tried slightly bending the slide cover and it did improve the situation but not resolve it.

Secondly, I wound yp doing this to my phone as others in this thread have:

img upload

I have a ultra crystal screen protector on it too. With the thickness of the screen protector and the vynl I had to mod the USB port opening as such:

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I used a flat, 90 degree and rounded micro file to achieve the desired outcome. I still may refine it more as I see slight issues and I am OCD about this stuff.

Anyways, I am happy overall with it. The vynl did not completely go as I wished over the rounded corners (using 3M carbon Fiber vynl purchased at Xoide) but it is hidden by the bumpers.

I will mod the new bumper possibly, the existing is liveable.

Yes, the bumper attenuates the signal level but only by 1 bar if any but it is liveable and I am pleased with my outcome.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
So far all the bumpers available on the market, the sticky foam inside the frame are not thick enough to protect the phone from shock, with some of these frame the phone may be slightly loose inside the frame, my supplier provided me with a bag of these stick foam that I provided to members who has purchased these aluminum case from me, so far i have only sold these frame for the I9250, haven't decided to sell the I9300 yet, but all I can say is these stick foam are quite hard to find.

May be if you buy these bumpers, try asking them to provide extra stick foam tape.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Hard to find? Here are some 1/32" and 1/16" thick options readily available.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/3554

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/3551
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Sorry i was referring myself locally in hong kong, and buy through online in hong kong is very expensive.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
curved bumper

I was looking at bumpers on eBay and came across this one. I have read this entire thread and didn't see anyone post about this bumper. I was curious to get others' thoughts on it.

Here is a link. Though there are others as well. It comes in several colors.

Black Curve Aluminum Metal Bumper Case cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 i9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Well then you haven't looked enough, I already posted that one from a shop.

It looks nice,but I will wait to the release next month of the Sweet Armor and decide than to order maybe a metal bumper...

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I've tried that one, I think it's also called the triobumper, the back seem like there are gaps at each corner and the bumper makes the phone looks thicker.

the battery covers cannot be removed.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Mkay, than it is a no go for me.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
Then could you please link me to that post? Did you do a review?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
My genuine GimmickFive Triobump finally got delivered today!!! LOVE the color on my Pebble Blue!!! Perfect!

I was surprised to find out that the buttons on the case work so DAMN good! almost better then without it if that is possible....Sadly though it does not protect the camera lens with it lying on it's back.

Enjoy the pics.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
How do you know it's genuine.:victory:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28357091

haven't bought it, don't know if site works btw,it was offline last days...

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
Sorry, but that does NOT look like the one I posted. Like I said, I searched this entire thread.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
http://www.gimmick5.com/?action=news&id=6
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
it can be rather difficult to check if they are not side by side, thats if you are not buying it direct from their site.

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actually he did post the right link, the site changed the photo, I saw his post last time, just look at the items for sale along the right.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Indeed,it is the same metal bumper;)

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Seems pretty obvious to me.....