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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
The site is just a mess with the pictures,they removed the page with the fake triobump (the one from your link) after I emailed about it.

But now they have this new one, also different shape, more round around the corners:

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

But I suggest you people don't buy at them, those assholes have blocked my IP-adress:what:

I have acces denied when I try to get on their site, only with my mobile data I can get on the site...

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
if someone is to buy from ebay, it' gonna be a hard time to spot a genuine one, since photo's post buy the seller isn't going to be much of a help.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
I am confused??? All my comments are about the one I currently have in my hands..not one I'm going to buy...

On another note, like others have reported you have to open up the USB hole about 1mm towards the front face of the phone to allow for the USB connecter. BTW, I'm using a Samsung OEM cable not aftermarket. For added scratch protection I added strips of thin vinyl sticker under the locking plate.

Since I don't like the fact that the camera lens still is able to touch a flat surface, I order one of these to go with this bumper:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251100560499?var=550152305569&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
looks good to me. it seems to me at least that it protrudes out more than the camera at the back, providing more adequate protection for the camera lens than the triobump :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Looks nice..I was considering buying it but the huge mic holes is a turn off for me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
Looks nice except it doesn't look like it has very much protection on the inside of the case. I only see pieces of rubber foam in the corners, as apposed to being around the entire case as others are. I would worry about the case scratching the phone. It doesn't seem like it would be good in a fall either as there is nothing to absorb the impact.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
I ran into this and it reminded me of the one above. This seems to only have metal around the front. But it is completely covered everywhere else by what looks like possibly hard plastic or tpu.

Link: http://www.superluckymart.com/SZLF-metal-frame-case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-i9300-p-2128.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vw671:
Sadly I'm going to have to ditch the Triobump. I get horrible signal at my home, normally only get one bar of signal in my house without any case and with this case it cuts out here and there:( Outside the house and it works perfectly but inside it's a bit too spotty.

If anyone wants the a Genuine Triobump in Gray Blue color PM me, I'll sell it for $20 shipped from the USA (*only to USA buyers). It's less then 24 hrs old and modified to allow use of the OEM Samsung USB cable. *See my previous posts in the thread for pics.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I already have this a few weeks back, i've post it in this forum, but can't remember where.

update:

found it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1737193
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
I only searched this thread as I wanted to add it to the aluminum bumper only thread. Thanks for the info though. So is the back made of hard plastic or tpu?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
it's soft plastic, but will crack with a drop.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Stephen1125:
Pm'd you. I'll take the triobump
[Galaxy S III Accessories] reggaemanu:
Well, the triobump looks nice but I don't want to make my phone any bigger !!!

I saw this one some days ago and was wondering about trying it (although I don't want the plastic backplate as it is kinda useless)

That seems to me that the only part that really need to be protected on the S3 is the border of the screen as it doesn't have any edge like on the S2. Maybe just the metal front part of this case should be enough to protect it without making it bigger ...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
It looks good, was gonna by one to test out, but in hong kong the cost is USD 37 cheapest.

For the back protection extra foam tapes can be used and the front, the rim of the bumper covers the rim of the phone and does not touch the glass in anyway.

This is the thinnest and lightest bumper available, will be going to china next month to see if I can pick one up, i'm sure it's available there since it's made in china, maybe an unbranded one will cost less than half the price of what capdase is charging.

If anyone does buy one, a word of warning, the quality QC is bad, some of them have scratches and dints outside and inside the bumpers that may causes sratches to the phone, and capdase is very good a covering up the problem, at least for the black, they use black markers.

will keep members informed.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nikil511:
I am also selling my (new) metal bumper for 7£ you can get it from here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-G...asesPouches&hash=item4168508960#ht_500wt_1413

I am in Europe, btw

Gray on White looks really cool, but I find some silicon ones nice too..

Manuel
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nikil511:
Btw i have been testing my signal 3g and wifi with opensignal app, bumper on and off and, i can say that there seems to be some slight drop of 3g ...

Maybe power increases after a while so result is the same ? I am not sure yet.

However there is an INCREASE OF WIFI SIGNAL about 10db !!!

Why is that ?

bumper resonates better at 2.4GHz ?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Villelj:
Hi, i bought this http://www.ebay.com/itm/15083090423...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_7551wt_972 and didint notice any problems about signal. It full with bumber and without bumber.

And i really like this bumber, looks very cool and style is good too. And now i dont accidently press buttons in pocket.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
You got a private message
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaronkt:
Sadly i'm in the same boat. I'll sell mine as well if anyone is interested.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vdias:
Anyone know if there is any bumper case like the GimMick Five TrioBump but with screws like the one they have for samsung s2?

The lock mechanism on the samsung s3 case need some kind of re-think... it gets really loose...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
yeh, i've seen them in china, but the bumper are bit bigger, about 3-4 mm wider on each side.

with the gimmick five case, just put extra sticky foam tape inside the frame, and you will get a much better fit, and the slide bezel won't come loose.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vdias:
Do you remember the name of the one that is wider and with screws?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
unbranded.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Who all got one from urmarketoutlet?

umarketoutlet tells me they are authentic.

Gimmick5 says otherwise. They claim they never heard of that reseller and it does not have the holographic sticker.

Can anyone else confirm?

*edit - Claims that only cases leaving HK have a holographic sticker. Anything that stays in HK will not have it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
I think the one from Sweet Armor will have screws. They release it next month!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
Draco?

i think its still not signal friendly :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
damn beautiful, i want it:D

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
its not in the draco website though...

where can i get it from?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
They just have them finished, we have to wait till they are for sale, just as Sweet Armor!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Excelus:
I saw some of the posts here with the triobump bumpers having metal buttons. I thought they were a new version of them so I asked a couple of ebay sellers if the bumpers they sold had metal buttons but rpas replied and said ones with metal buttons are fake. I still think the metal buttons look nicer, but for those that have/had them did you get them from ebay? if so where?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
its ready stock in my country..

the price is about $73

find below link to our local seller store

http://alexanderekinstore.blogspot.com/2012/07/ready-now-draco-s3-for-samsung-galaxy-s3.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Need them to be sold on eBay though...

Gonna wait on the Sweet Armor, and than decide wich one to buy....

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
Looks very nice though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Damn. That Draco bumper is simply beautiful. I'll be keeping my eyes out for that.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] idaus:
Wow that looks amazing on the phone but unfortunately it's probably will not protect my phone right?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] babyfriend:
I find Ebay price is too expensive, the aluminum bumper case for S3 i9300 on Casesinthebox ,Which is cheaper

for the same cases, and they have two postive reviews.

Check here: http://www.casesinthebox.com/aluminum-bumper-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300_p6229.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] uber_mike:
I just received my bumper! I wasn't a fan of the Triobump design with the metal front piece, so I ordered the "Zomgo" design in dark grey.

Cost me $29.80 shipped, I got it from aliexpress, (Edit: No longer available?) It took about 7 days from China to the US. This is a wholesale style site, but I didn't have any trouble ordering just one.

The aluminum has the holes for both microphones. It does seem like the bottom mic hole is a little off center, but its probably a variation between the US and Intl. S3.

The TPU border fits very tightly and keeps the phone snug to the aluminum. The power and volume rockers are cut out, but I like it better that way so the volume doesn't change I lie the phone on its side to use Navigation (I dont like window mounts either, lol).

Anyway, here are some pictures! Not great lighting, but whatevea! CF Skin and screen protector are from PhantomSkinz.

The camera DOES stick out, but I'm not too worried.

So far I like it! makes the phone feel nice and sturdy, and look really good. I think the fake brushed metal look deserves some real metal!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
uber_mike which screen protector do you have
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
He said phantomskinz in his post.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Just two? Casesinthebox is selling counterfeit replicas.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] N23:
Does your (original) TrioBump also have a sharp edge below the usb port? I've caught a nasty deep cut from it....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
This case does look nice. I like how the bumper doesn't protrude out the front like the others.

Nice find. I'll have to check it out myself.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
It does have a slight edge. But it would take a lot of force to pierce skin. Unless I just have some manly skin. I pressed it and slid my thumb and finger on all the edges and applied a good bit of force. Took some dead skin / dry skin off, but didn't break the skin.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vdias:
What about radio coverage with metal bumpers???
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
you have to buy one to try out, people are getting different results.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Stephen1125:
I got a triobump metal bumper and love it except it does degrade the signal a bit. If I'm in a good coverage area then the loss is negligible and you won't even notice. But when I'm in an are with poor signal it seems to be affected more.

At work I normally only get between 1-3 bars depending on what part of the building I'm in. In the break room with the bumper on I'm only getting 1 bar. With the bumper off in the same spot I get 2-3 bars. I pulled up the phone status menu and checked the DBm reading both with and without the bumper as well. With the bumper on the reading was between -105 and -110. With the bumper off it was between -95 and -97.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
Here is my aluminum bumper with carbon fiber skin.

from my AOKP galaxy s3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cire253:
anyone try one of these bumpers??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Alumi...ccessories&hash=item2320325ede#ht_3708wt_1378

looking at possibly picking it up, was curious what others thought.

thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III Accessories] TheWeasl:
and that´s mine...kinda similar :D

Carbonized S3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
the carbon fiber skin looks awesome! where did u get it from?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
looks cool!! would be nice if there's a silver metallic one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
The front skin is from slick wraps the back is from phantom skins.

from my AOKP galaxy s3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 30Seconds:
Just got my TrioBump today and yes it seems the usb port edges are unacceptably unfinished and sharp. I would have to use force to cut my finger but it is indeed possible and I don't think I would want a child handling the phone with this thing on.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chatnoir1:
I was expecting too ... is out

http://www.dracodesignusa.com/draco-s3-aluminum-bumper-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-thunder-red/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blackguy101:
So do these bumpers even really add any type of protection?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cire253:
Just picked up two of these, hopefully they are as good as they look in pictures.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/27102332128...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_8478wt_1144
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jrwingate6:
They look good but I don't see a hole for the microphone. This could prove to be a problem.

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I wouldn't see how they would protect against anything but scratches. There is no shock absorbing going on.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
come one, just open your eyes:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
To the sides of the device yeah, buts thats all its meant to protect and thats all I really care about personally. If the back gets beat up I'll just buy a new battery cover n if it hits glass first, she's done for regardless of the case really.

Also the bumper allows you to put the phone down screen first and that slight lip keeps the screen raised some preventing it from scraping on your desk or whatever. Too bad the camera still sticks out slightly past the bumpers lip. XD

I cut one of my extra screen protectors to size and placed it on the camera lens tho. Can't even tell its there. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jrwingate6:
Sorry. What I meant to say is I've heard some people say they have been getting some without microphone holes and they have to drill their own. Maybe it's a different manufacturer.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 30Seconds:
Well I got my Gimmick Five bumper set up. I'm using the black one on a white S3 and it does look really nice. There is something about the contrast between the black bumper and the plastic that makes it look less like plastic and more like porcelain.

Not really any signal loss that I can see. -85 DB and 14 asu sitting here in my office so four bars.

From what I have seen of the various pictures I think I got a genuine Gimmick Five and it had crossed my mind that there may be inferior versions out there with cheaper ferrous metals that may cause more signal loss. Who knows.

In general I can recommend the bumper.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inebriat3d:
bought this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Alumin...ht_3708wt_1378

I'll post pics and review when it comes in. VERY excited it looks rad.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Can you post a pic? listing has been removed.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Found this one, also with screws:

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/White-Alumin...ccessories&hash=item2320325ede#ht_3720wt_1185
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inebriat3d:
oh no.. thats concerning.. :\ I hope im still getting my case! the comment right below yours has another listing of the same case different seller.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] x.Orville.x:
anyone buy the draco one ???
[Galaxy S III Accessories] x.Orville.x:
thanks looking foward
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Review:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29318746
[Galaxy S III Accessories] distortion:
If anyone is interested, I am selling my replacement Triobump Gimmick five that Triobump sent me. I am going to a different case. It is new/unused and the retail box is a little crunched because they shipped it in a padded envelope from Hong Kong.

$25.00 US plus actual shipping.

Email me. skunk8pe(at)gmail(dot)com
[Galaxy S III Accessories] baghera1979:
You should post that in the marketplace. Selling stuff in threads like this could get it shut down. Just a heads up, I've seen it happen before
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Slic|<:
If anybody is still interested, I just got my Blue Aluminum second generation TrioBump by Gimmick5 (official, as far as I can tell-will post wether it is or not after thoroughly examining box) from urmarket (<-I think that's the sellers name) on ebay for around $35 free shipping with no custom cost. :D

So far it's been working awesome and have noticed any rattling aside from the phone rattling on teh table... and it's a snug fit! Also fits the charger extremely well (which means you have to put hte phone in the right position) and earhole for earphone is snug too! Awesome casee!!!! Recommend it-sexxy!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Villelj:
My phone with metal bumber Zomgo and battercover this
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mollycrap:
those look very nice.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ipaq_101:
EDIT
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
urmarketoutlet...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1809955
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Slic|<:
I said I forgot the full name...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] YseanY:
for those who use the bumpers with the front frame that slides in place, does this scratch the phone when installing and removing? I'd imaging with the phone snuggly in place, the installation and removal of the front frame would rub against the screen/phone and scratch it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ejding:
looking good. will test this case.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Death&co:
Found these Draco metal cases that look nice. Rather expensive tho.

http://www.dracodesignusa.com/draco-s3-for-galaxy-s3/

Looks or cool but really there isn't any protection involved in these
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ipaq_101:
Did you ever get this and get a chance to try it out, can you post some pics?

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Did you ever get this and get a chance to try it out, can you post some pics?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
most of the metal bumpers dont put enough sticky foam inside the bumper, or the bumper come with very thin foam, which the phone will be slightly loose inside the frame, I just put extra foam tape inside for a good fit.

While putting the phone in you need to push the phone firmly in whiles sliding the frame cover at the same time to prevent any scratches.

whiles we're at it here is another bumper if it's not been posted.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
^this

I replaced the foam tape inside the bumper aswell as put pieces of electrical tape on the 4 sides of the metal slide to give it a slight lift to prevent it from scratching the device when sliding it back and forth.

I've also an SPG screen protector anyways so that prevents it from scratching. Without it the slide glides across the face of the screen if you don't push the device in slightly when sliding it on/off which I feel may indeed scratch the screen at some point.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I use proper foam tapes that is little thicker than the supplied one's, the dealer gave me a whole bags full of them, enough to do over 50 phones.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Slic|<:
Want to send me some? :highfive:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
i just ordered this. will put up pics when i get it. :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251106714836?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
You paid 75 bucks?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ipaq_101:
Why not just order a Draco for $60? That is way too steep a price to pay.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dracwy:
draco for s3 is almost $90! (http://www.dracodesignusa.com/draco-s3-for-galaxy-s3/) besides, i think the draco earphone hole is too small.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
The ebay link shows it at 25 bucks now. I really hope you didn't pay 75.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] destromas:
Draco is sending me a bumper as promotional sample for my company. I'll have a review for it as soon as I receive it. I'm also supposed to get a discount code for family, friends and coworkers. Not sure if I'll be allowed to distribute it online. I can ask at the time of shipment.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] karlhenrik:
Is the triobump Only for 31.98 now on eBay. Is It the right one with mic holes?

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
They ain't for sale on Ebay, just saying:rolleyes:

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Uhh, but he posted an eBay link and said he bought those tho... o_O? It showed as $75 when he posted the link I guess? but now shows as $25 when I click it. $30 with shipping which isn't bad at all. $75 on the other hand.......

I really want that Draco case, but they want waaay to damn much for it. I got my S3 for $80 (best buy price matched RadioShack for $150, the $50 gift card for upgrading that I forgot I signed up for back in like feb and the guy next to me kicked me a $20 cause he got his pricematched too because of me.. He was about to pay the full $200. lol)

No way in hell I'm paying more for a case then I did the phone. o_O
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
all the post is mixed up, read post 358.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] keekah:
WHAT isn't for sale on ebay? Do you even know what we're talking about?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Yes now:p

Thought you were discussion about thw Draco... But that one from Ebay is way overpriced for a copy of a Triobump...

I'm still waiting on the Sweet Armor, should me released this month.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] DrededStar87:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Alum...cessories&hash=item23201402b9#ht_11868wt_1144

im debating purchasing this, has anyone had any complaints with signal for these metal cases?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
I get about a 12-15db drop with a metal bumper on. In areas with good coverage you won't know the difference, but its in areas where coverage is a little spotty with usually 1-2 bars it will irk you. Those trouble spots where I used to get maybe 2 bars if I'm lucky I now get none and sometimes 1. Take off the bumper and wait afew sec and poof. I've a signal again.

To be honest, thats a big factor keeping me from buying a Draco or any other metal bumper you have to screw on. You can't easily remove it from the case on a whim if you need to
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Same here, I have 2 batteries and swapping is not easily possible without tools, so I won't buy it.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
just bought a non branded two piece bumper identical to the capdase, capdase costing usd 40 from hong kong, non branded one at usd 7, will post photo asap, still in china atm.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Draco cases are now available on Amazon for $59.99 + $2.85 s/h

Available in:

*Astro Silver

*Thunder Blue/Silver

*Thunder Red/Silver

*Midnight Blue

*Flare Red
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gavin-phelan:
Hi just received my trio bump bumper.. kinda pissed with it.. not a nice finish and if u don't have a screen protected u will scratch the screen
[Galaxy S III Accessories] scarrmrcc:
and that is why people are spending double that price on a quality screw together case. (plus screws look cool)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] baghera1979:
Anybody see these yet?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-Metal-Aluminum-MESH-NET-Cover-Case-for-Samsung-Galaxy-SIII-S3-i9300-B-/150851550037?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item231f73fb55

Looks pretty neat.