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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
this has more to do with your environment than the case. ALL cases will eventually permit ingress of dust and grit. once the dust is in their it will grind away at the finish if your phone.

TIGHT fitting cases are slightly better in this regard because the phone is not permitted to "move around" as much inside the case but the consequence of a tighter case is any grit that does get in will be ground even harder into the finish especially when you remove the case to clean it out.

the only way to truly prevent this is 2 fold. #1 vinyl skin case. thats those stickers that come with 2 one for the back and one for the front. get and install that.

this provides a physical barrier between the grit and the case IE the sticker gets "scratched up" instead of the phone shell.

Second use a multi layer case with a HARD two piece inner layer and a soft outer layer (like a otterbox defender or a case ology impact case)

you MUST be sure that the fit is snug. you may need to install some self sticking foam to "snug" the fit up so the phone can not move around inside though most of mine fit nice and snug as it was.

you also need that vinyl on the FRONT so that there is a layer between where the hard shell touches the FRONT FACE of the phone (this is where grit will do its worst)

do that and you phone will be virtually immune to being scratched AND well protected.

ALSO if your prone to GRIT exposure make sure you install a good screen protector. even gorilla glass will scratch after enough grit attacks it. remember its scratch resistant not scratch proof.

an alternative is a nice TIGHT FITTING hybrid case. (like a speck slimmer or jelly tank better protection from drops) COMBINED with vinyl stickers front and back and a screen protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
Ok finally got my bamboo case. LOVE IT. absolutely love it. I paired it with the fake leather pouch I got.

I would pay a decent amount of cash if someone could make a seriously nice case similar to this out of say Cherry or Mahogany. I am going to get made or make myself a copy of this pouch out of real leather.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ahmed4never:
here is mine...not a case but a Gunmetal Carbon Fiber skin from PhantomSkinz,,,,,it doesn't protect from drops and falls but it gives a unique look and scratches protection
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Xirix12:
Wow that looks clean though!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] outkast22:
I wish I had a better camera...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mxl180:
looks good.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
My collection:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note_2:
Link?? Is the flip cover built in?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] BowLow:
Link to the second to last one
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Brad.S.:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2051473

This post has it. I Google searched what I thought it would be called.. But no success.

Looks like a Verizon exclusive. Could have sworn I saw it on Amazon. But maybe it was the S3 version I saw.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Paul013:
Excuse the quality...

Sent from my GT-N7100 from the Galaxy..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
Got it at the Verizon store.

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Which one?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eurominican:
Another pic of the body glove (IMHO the best cover for this phone)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Ratix0:
Holy **** thats one sexy case! Where did you get that from?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
ebay. search note ii bamboo (they have different shades)

I can't wait till they get some nice laser cut varieties. stay away from ones that are unusually "cheaper" than others they tend to be loose fitting and easy to break.

this one combined with the leatherette pouch is amazing. I hang it around my neck. I thought it would bother me but because of the pouch design and the way its attached it stays put and does not flap around and spin. I love it.

One problem I had with it is that it fits almost TOO well IE I could not get it back of I eventually got it but it ripped a little of the wood lip that the metal tab latches into. now it goes on and off a lot easier (I don't take it off often no need) but now its not "quite" as tight fitting (though still very snug)

I may get another and modify it. remove the metal teeth that hold the two halves together and replace with 2 small "nuts" and have 2 small screws go through the case into the small nuts. IE set screws. I REALLY love these bamboo cases and they look spectacular on the Note II

Here is a self shot (not that great at work dark room) to give you an idea of how I wear it.

I plan make my own pouch out of real leather and will ditch the magnet and use a friction strap instead.

the buckle you see actually works. it was easy to peel the components apart so the buckle would function. but that would be a pain to use on a daily bases. a friction strap would work the same but be nearly effortless to open and close without a magnet.

Bamboo Case 110980744083 (ebay) $20 shipped

Pu Leather Pouch 390490465189 (ebay) $14 shipped
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sp3llv3xit:
Metal

Capdase Metal Bumper.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Austin3161337:
Damn man that looks so good..I searched the body glove website and they only had one which i didnt like at all.Where did you get yours from? Thx
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Austin3161337:
Here are my 3 cases, not some quality brand or whatever pretty cheap.

-The First and second pictures are the "Suit" Case (If you will :P) I put that case on if im wearing something formal , you dont want to have a fancy looking case while wearing a suit now can you?

-The Second case is a elastic type case catches alot of dust :(

-The third one is my daily one i use it daily its a hard plastic one very durable.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Tw1sted247:
Here is mine and I am extremely happy/satisfied with it, Also going to pick up the Xda case from CruzerLite once it becomes available.:good:

They have many other colors available in this style I am going to grab a couple more now that I have gotten it in hand and I'm pleased with the build quality, fit and finish. Another one I will be grabbing for sure is the Smoke color. Then I am still deciding on the other colors that I may pick up.

But I have a buddy who owns a Hydro printing business and I have some ideas in store for the back plate. Going to order a few replacement OEM's from Samsung and send to him to get a few custom looks then covered with a clear coat it will look killer.

Androidified TPU case by CruzerLite: CLEAR

Pictures were taken with a tablet.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] aufache:
Bought it on ebay. Its a quick snapon

MF IceSand Hard Skin Case

Although i might just go and buy a tpu case because i really need the protection. Hard cases always fall off when you drop your phone :/. It looks nice, however i think the back collects like finger oils and stuff, its not that noticable tho.

Btw it comes with a protector, im using the one it came with. But you can obviously see that there are scratch marks already, i will go and buy a screen protector eventially though :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dbpaddler:
I've tried a bunch of cases and keep coming back to this one. Fairly slim with a kickstand that can also act as a finger hold to ease one handed use. I think that stick on stand/grip is innovative but fugly. And for me, flips of any sort are just inconvenient and bulky or not very protective. Though it could all be moot if the bluetooth slider keyboard case for the S3 is just halfway decent. It might arrive by Christmas. For me, keyboard outweighs the stylus.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] leyvatron:
It is a good case but the kickstand scratches your backplate. Other than that, good inexpensive case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fongher10:
Just thought I reply. Got this case and it is a horrible case for the money. The magnet is extremely cheaply made. The phone cannot stand upright in landscape or portrait because the material of the case is too smooth against each other. It is even worse in portrait because the Note2 will be too heavy and both stand locations are not suitable at all. It just can't be use in portrait, simple as that.

For me, it's a throw away because I've specifically bought it for the landscape/portrait stand.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MiguelHogue:
You all have some neat cases.. My Christmas gift to myself will be a nicer case then the slim Ringke I have.. I wish urban Armor gear would come out with something.. But i might just do a sprint body with a carbon skin on top of the housing or a seido surface case

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

-Galaxy Note II Edition
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
photo of my forest green wallet case, just received it today.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JosephL:
Very nice!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
www.zoarah.com
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Varucell:
I currently have the Incipio Dual Shine Pro on the way. I here is the link looks really nice.

http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...amsung-galaxy-note-ii-dualpro-shine-case.html
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dbpaddler:
That doesn't bother me. If I ever sold it, and it was bad, $15 gets me a new one. And to date, it's not scratched.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] toocool7610:
can anyone tell me how to communicate on phone with this kind of flip cover???:p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
yep. cut a hole slot where the speaker is as the idiot manufacturer should have already done and just close it to talk.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] barneystuta:
Here is mine.

Red TPU case with white official flip case. Was a messy cut so ordered another to get cut right.

But looks great other than that!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sweets55:
with a code so just had to pay for shipping
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JosephL:
What code?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
yeah I tried a code posted the other day and it did not work. what code did you use?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zayatsv:
I love this case.. i have it
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] projekt1:
X2:good: Extremely happy with it!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] strengthcoach4:
I have the same orange cruzerlite free with code from Amazon. I have prime so shipping was free too. I'm not crazy about it so if anyone wants to pay shipping they can have it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] randpost:
delete
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eurominican:
Sprint. They've been out of stock for a while but started getting more in this week.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] randpost:
Glacier WHite Otter Box Commuter
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] morbiddevil82:
Awesome! I have been waiting to see some pictures of the otterbox one close up (maybe i didnt search enough :P)

That is the commuter right?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Brad.S.:
Haha.. You may find the answer to your question in the first picture (of the ones that you quoted (for whatever reason))

@randpost, thanks for posting your pics in this thread.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
all in fun :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Brad.S.:
And red+green to keep the holiday spirit alive.... Haha!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] flez1966:
Is the commuter just a simple rubber 'sock', because it looks substantial and thick, if the hole for the headphones is 3.5mm the rubber near the s-pen looks about 2.5-3mm thick, that should give some good protection.

Is it that thickness everywhere?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sp3llv3xit:
Mercury TPU

Yellow TPU from Mercury to don a sporty look on my SGN2.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pravinrockz:
here's mine.got it from ebay :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Varucell:
Just received my dual shine pro.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MiguelHogue:
Can't wait to post a picture of my note in this

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss

-Galaxy Note II Edition
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] iamosborne:
I was looking at some Star Wars wallpapers and thought it would be pretty freaking cool if someone made a 3D case that was Han Solo trapped in carbonite. JS.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
Oooo... That would be really awesome! But I would prefer Android instead Han :p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Brad.S.:
We gotta get someone to start learning to use the solidoodle software for 3D printing because there will be one of the solidoodle printers available to me soon.

It'd be sweet to make custom cases!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] morbiddevil82:
Haha damn.. was i drunk?? Guess 30 is a good enough age as any to learn how to read...

Sent from my big big BIG iphone killer.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D1G1N1XY:
THIS! So what I'm looking for in a case. Slim, and total protection. Was this a DIY?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Coderedpl:
Yep: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1968655

I'm debating on whether or not to do it to the flipcover and body glove from sprint i have here now or just wait till my Official Samsung comes in. hmm
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bmoreboy02:
Otterbox defender. Popped out screen protector and used a cheap ebay one
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheNeck:
was at the mall today and saw this case, just had to get it. :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] McLaren__F1:
^^Pedobear case ^^
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] BradHP:
How's the screen protector that comes with it? Any sensitivity issues with the S-pen?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] salvador1980:
Sent from my GT-N7100 using
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] salvador1980:
Okay this is my baby. .come and blue.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
ok what MALL where you at that you could not only get a note ii case but a chinese special note ii case like that ?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] randpost:
I gotta get that case now.

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Feels like the glass and I have no touch pen issues. It collects fingerprints though, but doesn't advertise oleophobic coating, so it's to be expected.

I've tried 6 different screen protectors thus far, and liked them all, so perhaps I'm not the one to be asking about screen protectors :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheNeck:
The galleria at tyler in riverside ca, one of those kiosks that sell all sorts of cases. I asked them if they had any note cases and they had about 10 cases to choose from. They even had a purple pedobear case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TruTechGeek:
Link Please? Love That Flip Case!! :D:good:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] trueVizard:
Bought this because of the anime. XD
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] og.blaah:
Heres mine. Belkin from a Verizon Store , $22. I like it.

This is my signature....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] planetbeen:
That Belkin looks awesome!

That's it. I'm stopping by the verizon store this afternoon! Hope I can find one here!

Sent From My Ginormous Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] og.blaah:
Just a fyi... they had it at a coroprate store. I did not see this case at a Verizon retailer.

This is my signature....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] KaliS-Pugilist:
here is my gnote2 (white) in the otterbox commuter (black)

i'll put more detailed pics in another thread that was started...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Ligeia:
sandy red by metal-slim

it really feels sandy
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kejar31:
Please share the link to this case!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sp3llv3xit:
Bumper with FlyGrip

Here is my phone with a Capdase aluminum bumper and FlyGrip.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kish3n:
@ antoniomistretta

+1 this looks awesome!!!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] CLTnik:
I received mine today, love the case. It is my fourth case and by far the best. I am done buying cases. I have the candyshel, samsung cover + and androidfied cruzerlite

Sent from My Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] cybervyrus8587:
Link please
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fandroid93:
Hey guys, I just had a quick question for you all. I haven't actually ordered my Note II but I am already looking for cases lol. How much bulk do the cases add? Enough to cause you to throw one handed use entirely out of the question?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Gamer_Girl:
I loved my Samsung cover in black so much, have dropped it multiple times and not a scratch, that I bought the pink one too. What I didn't realize is that the pink one has a light grey color on the front that looks terrible with the titanium grey. Definitely made for the white phone :-/ Will attach a pic soon.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
I have one of those TPU cases and I use it one-handed all the time :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] predation:
Can anyone recommend a case that accomodates the factory microusb head? I have a thin tpu case but it blocks the charging port.

I'd like to stick to tpu if at all possible.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
There are hundreds available from cheap and nasty ones to very expensive ones, reading through this thread will give you plenty.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dbpaddler:
Xacto knife. That's all you need.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] cdf3:
Where did you purchase case from?

I've been looking for something like this.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
Another new leather wallet case from forest green

This is another forest green wallet case that I got over a week ago.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gordonzhao:
Reminds me of the Blackberry days, leather pouch. Though I wasn't aware Samsung made one of these. But for the price even if it isn't oem, I might be leaning towards this.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=290835191569

Edit turns out Samsung did make the same pouch.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] majorbgss:
Very nic3 canvas case. I always liked the gray and white motiff
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Sammath:
Got this one off daydeal. I crappy pics taken by the galaxy s3 :p

I like it, the look and feel is quite nice :)

And for 18 dollars and 2 something airmail to the Netherlands. Wasn't that expensive! Comes down to about 17 euros total :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mitchellvii:
I carved this from a solid block of wood.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/27111695066...eName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2648
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mattt33:
Otterbox Commuter and Samsung case

Thanks to all for posting pictures up of their cases. It's really helped me make my decision on which cases to try out among the plethora available.

Since getting my Note 2 last month I have been using the Samsung OEM protective cover from day-one as a light option, and finally decided on a more heavy duty option as an everyday choice - went with the Otterbox Commuter after comparing with all others that are currently available.

Impression of the Samsung case:

A very good choice for anyone looking for a light-weight design that will not add much bulk to the device. It protects from minor bumps and scratches, but obviously not built to withstand much more in terms of drop protection.

To this day, it's still a great case in my opinion and one I would recommend. Priced at about $20 so that's pretty decent.

Impression of the Otterbox Commuter case:

I only received the cases earlier today so I will have to just give it a go now and update after a week or two.

Upon inserting the phone into the case, you notice a slight bit of bulk compared to the Samsung case. Is it overly bulky though? I would say no. Still fits nicely in slim fitting jeans and makes for easy accessibility when you need to take it out in a hurry.

The raised edge on the front is very nice compared to most other cases. The open slot for the s-pen is conveniently larger than the majority of cases which allows for more than ample space to get your finger in to pull the pen out.

I read that some people were having issues with pressing the power and volume buttons. Not sure if that was the Defender or Commuter specifically, but both the Commuters i've got make pressing both sides' buttons effortless.

With the white Otterbox, there is a black ring around the inner edge of the camera slot. This is clearly to improve on the imperfection of the white Samsung cover I've been using which has given me some 'ghost-like' images when taking pictures in the dark/low light.

Aside from that, the Commuter feels pretty good and solid in the hand. I've only had it for a few hours but so far so good. Was really worried about the extra bulk but I'm pretty satisfied thus far and will most likely keep the Commuter as an everyday case and use the Samsung cover for those occasions when I want a sleek and slimmer silhouette in the pocket.

I've taken several pictures of all three cases from different angles which hopefully will give you a good idea of the design and look of the white Note with the two colours of cases.

If anyone would like additional pictures of closer zoom/different angles just let me know and I'll do my best to accommodate.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mattt33:
Otterbox Commuter and Samsung case (Part 2)

Just realized there is a 20 image upload maximum per post. Here goes part 2 with the remainder of the photos.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] decalex:
Holy photoshare, batman.

Much appreciated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
This flip cover comes with NFC too for extra $2, case itself is $36 shipped. Just to remind you, it is shipping from China so might take week or two to deliver.

Since I can't share the link due to copyright, just google "Damier Ebene Flip Cover Case n7100".

Thanks antoniomistretta, for letting me know about this.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
i'm sure the mods will remove the links soon.

it's not something you should post due to copyright and illegal goods.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zen0s:
Oh, then just Google "Damier Ebene Flip Cover Case n7100"

You might wanna edit your quoting~
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Thank you my friend. I have also ordered a glacier commuter for my white Note 2 and still waiting. It looks fantastic.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bangdrum:
Someone posted this case very early on in the thread and I finally went and picked it up over the weekend. I must say that I am completely satisfied and I am a high standards kind of guy. This thing is beautiful. I've gone through 4 different cases so far and this thing is perfect for what I was looking for. Very slim, actually covers all sides, buttons very easy to access, very slim, and very grippy.

Only place I've seen to pick it up so far is at sprint. Cost me 27$ with California tax and is worth every penny.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Is it possible to post a photo with the white commuter from the front without any angle?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Bradh024:
I just ordered this case from ebay for $7, has anybody else seen or tried this?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] flez1966:
waiting for mine, ordered a week ago but its free shipping from china so it depends what fishing boat its being smuggled on. eta maybe 2-3 more weeks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hyelton:
Amazon from DayDeal got this one and a white one.

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Where did you get this case? I looked on eBay and google but cant find it
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WM_Rizzo:
I don't want my Note 2 lookin' like an iPhone :laugh:

Word on the street is my ZENUS Prestige Neo Vintage Wallet Diary Case has just arrived :D Three more hours till I finish work :crying:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JosephL:
Is that an alum case or plastic? Some on youtube says part of it is plastic which might not kill reception.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WM_Rizzo:
I don't know. All I know is that it looks a lot like iPhone, which is a deal breaker for me.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
Nice.... Details?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dorkboy69:
I have it and it is a great case for $7 also someone posted pics on there phone a page back
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] VDK:
It ' s a Viva Mulcaso flip case. Very well built, premium feel and can protect the GN well. Minus point is a litle bit thick! I have changed over from the official white clip cover, which is easy to be dirty and not handy to this one !
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JosephL:
I have this leather case and a white Note 2. The people who make the case took better pics than I could.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/23087671249...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

It's a nice case the only thing is the inside shows dirt too easy.