[Galaxy S III Accessories] aturyan:
The Modello from Spigen SGP for the Samsung Galaxy S III is simply wonderful. I’ve been using the case the past few weeks with the phone, and while it’s not perfect, it almost is. The thing that’s most appealing about the Modello is that it is only $14.99 a pop. All it is is a simple and cheap TPU case, yet, it exudes good looks. Read my full thoughts on the case below.

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The Modello is available in 7 different colors, all available for purchase here for $14.99 each. In this review, I review the Frost Gray model.

Video Review

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In the box

Unlike its cousin, the Neo Hybrid, the Modello includes nothing but the case itself. No screen protector, just the serial number and product catalog. But hey, for $14.99, I don’t really mind as long as the case itself is good.

Installation

Putting the case on and taking it off is ridiculously easy. I’ve tried TPU cases for the S3 and they usually have a tight fit, which cause the need for slight force when removing. With the Modello, the fit is just tight enough to not pop off easily, but to make installing/removing a snap. I can literally take the case off within 2-3 seconds. It’s that easy.

Accessibility

An upside from the Modello when compared to the Neo Hybrid is the wide accessibility to all ports and buttons. The Neo Hybrid showed a small and recessed opening for the headphone jack, but thankfully, the Modello doesn’t. Due to its slim nature, the Modello has no recessed cutouts, making accessibility great with the case. The cutouts for the camera, LED flash, speakers, volume/power buttons, microphones, and micro usb charging port are all precisely cut.

Design

There’s a saying that beauty is often found in the simpler things of life. That saying is most definitely true when you take sight of the Modello. It’s not flashy, expensive, or sparkly, but it just looks good while being simple. Taking part of this simplistic attractiveness is the without a doubt the matte textured finish. The finish diminishes fingerprints, making the case look clean and well rounded. While it has eye-pleasing effects, it also makes for a great experience when being held.

Protection

When it comes to protection, the Modello lacks. While TPU is shock-absorbent, there’s not enough TPU with the Modello to truly provide a good shock absorption when impact with the phone occurs. The case is simply too thin to be thought of as a protective case. You should also keep in mind that while there is slight lay-on-the-table design, it’s not thick enough to protect the front of the phone. And so you’ll need to buy a screen protector separately if you want screen coverage. So yes, the Modello isn’t perfect when it comes to protection, but I would say that it’s good enough to get the job done for most people. Unless of course you are someone who often goes on extreme adventures, I would not recommend this case.

Conclusion

Yes. I have no other things to say about the Modello, other then yes. The Modello is perfect for someone who likes to maintain the thinness and curves of his or her phone and is just looking for moderate protection.

All pictures can be found at my blog.