[Galaxy S III Accessories] Comando156:
This is a review of the Samsung Galaxy S III: Diztronic Matte Back Clear TPU Case & Screen Protector.

I will begin by stating that I am in no way affiliated with Diztronic in any way, and I am writing this review to provide to shoppers and readers my, and only my, opinions of the product that I have purchased.

Where to buy/Price:

Diztronic.com / $9.90 (pre shipping)

Amazon (where I purchased it due to prime shipping) / $9.90 free shipping

Features as listed on Diztronic.com product page:

• Made of Durable, Flexible TPU Material

• Matte Back Prevents Fingerprints - High Gloss TPU Frames the Display

• Bonus: Includes 1 Free Screen Protector Made of High Clarity 3 Layer Japanese Base Film

• Solid Protection from Drops and Scratches Protects Your Investment

• Shields Phone From Damaging UV Light

• Excellent Impact & Abrasion Resistance

• Stronger, Tougher Case Solution than Silicone

• Lay-On-The-Table Design Helps Protect Glass Screen from Damage when Placed Face Down

• Weighs Less Than 3/4 Ounce

• Precise Cutouts Gives Full Access to all Ports, Camera, Power Button, Volume Rocker

Intro:

I have never previously heard of diztronic cases before recently reading here in the Galaxy S III – Accessories sub forum. After reading how much praise they were receiving from Galaxy S II and Galaxy Nexus owners I decided to order the case and try it out for myself. I ordered clear over black as I hoped it would allow the natural beauty of the phone to be displayed. For $9.90… why not?

Case Review:

If I were to sum up the entire review into one sentence it would be this: This is a surprisingly nice case.

1) Case General Attributes

As we know the Galaxy S III is a little slippery due to the gloss back cover. This clear TPU case adds a nice subtle texture to the rear of the device that definitely eliminates that slipperiness but is not overbearing. The texture stops at the top of the brushed metal bezel that surrounds the Galaxy S III and from there on is a clear non textured gloss TPU plastic. I happen to enjoy this transition as I like the non-textured feeling around the rim. The clear nature of the case allows the true beauty of the Galaxy S III to show threw the case with a slightly frosted appearance. The case is also very thin and seems to add minimal bulk to the device. (This is only one of two cases I have used/reviewed to date for this device so take that with a grain of salt.)

2) Button Access/Cutouts

The cut-outs for power button, volume rocker, microphone, micro-usb, headphone jack, and flash/camera/speaker are correctly positioned and for the most part centered very respectively to their positions on the device. For example on other similar cases the micro-usb cutout is bigger than it needs to be for no apparent reason, on this duztronic case it is not. The case is molded very well. Nowhere do I see extra molding pieces, poor transitioning of textures, improper cutting, as one might in cheap cases.

3) Fitting

The case fits very snugly to the phone for the most part. If anyone has used a silicone case they know how easy they are to come off due to their extremely malleable construction… With this TPU case there is no worry of that. There are only two positions I worry about in the long term and those are the upper rim of the volume rocker and the power button. Those are the only two spots that I can detect any flimsiness at all. Still not silicone flimsy but more than I would like.

4) Protection

This case is no otterbox… but with that being said it does protect the entire device. Some other cases for some reasons do not cover the tops and bottoms of the phone, this one does. I have only tested this case with very minimal drops onto table tops and other less course surfaces. It does its job. I would say its main purpose is to prevent scratches, protect from minor drops, and add some peace of mind when placing on a table.

Bonus Free Screen Protector Review:

I am glad the case came with a free screen protector but it does leave something to be wishing for. I did not have a screen protector on my phone and this will hold me over until I find one that better suits my likings. The included screen protector is a peel and apply, thin, plastic screen protector. I enjoy this type of screen protectors over water application types (zagg, skinomi, etc.) as I find them easier to apply and usually have less possibilities of air bubbles and orange peel affects. As most screen protectors it does show more finger prints than the gorilla glass, although, that is to be expected. The protector is ultra-clear with no tenting or color distortion of any sort. I would give it a perfect rating if only it covered the full front of the device but it does not. This may be due to the slightly curved nature of the phones glass around the top and bottom, but it does not explain why the protector does not span fully left to right on the screen. If you’re looking for something to get you by this will do. If you want a screen protector that is not noticeable and offer full protection, look somewhere else.

Final Comments:

I am happy with the purchase. It is the best case I have ever purchased for under 10 dollars. The cut outs are perfectly positioned, it is not too thick, it has a lip to protect the screen, it is firm and not overly flimsy, it is slightly textured to add grip, and with it being clear it allows the natural beauty of the Galaxy S III to shine through. I would recommend this case to someone who is looking for a cheap option to add decent minimal protection to their device that doesn’t include much bulk.

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