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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kgbkny:
Update to my earlier post - I received the Spigen Slim Armor case yesterday, and it was most definitely counterfeit. The "SLIMARMOR" logo on the back of the case was in a different font, the button cutouts on the plastic outer casing were oval at the ends (the official case has straight slanted cutouts), there was no certificate of authenticity with a verification number in the package and, best of all, the barcode sticker on the case read "Infinity White" and the case in the package was red.

If I paid less than $10 for the case, I probably would have kept it. However, at $15, it's a no-go. I've immediately contacted the seller via eBay and he quickly responded, offering me a full refund if I return the case. I responded back, stating that the seller needs to pay for the return shipping, since he willingly and knowingly sold me a counterfeit product. Just now, I received a response - "Sir/Ma, Unfortunately, according to our company policy, the buy will be responsible for the shipping cost of all returned item."

I'm filing a claim with eBay right now. Looks like I just got myself a free case. By the way, the seller's ID is compmint2012. Watch out for this guy.

***UPDATE: The seller is refusing to cover return shipping and is claiming that he sent me a genuine Spigen SGP case. He's been an eBay member since December 2012 and has a feedback score of 46. Unfortunately, I have to wait another day or two to escalate the case. Is it worth reporting this guy to Spigen?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rahulsuneja:
First of all, give him a negative feedback that would reflect on his public profile. Now, Ebay guarantee is your friend man. Don't worry about the shipping. You will get an immediate refund & also get to keep the product! Just report it to Ebay Guarantee and wait & watch.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Tunasty:
Got mine yesterday! So far so good. The only thingI didn't like about this case is the power button is too soft to push. So if it's in your pocket, chances are you will hit the button and more than likely, turn it off. Other than that, case is really good.

:)

Sent from my Rooted S4 ^_^
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] :
Spigen neo-hybrid arrived :)

Buttons works great! Origional s4 Headphones fit fine + charger/usb

Great case!

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kgbkny:
Thanks for chiming in! Unfortunately, the eBay Buyer Protection requires buyers to send the item back to the seller, along with a tracking number, in order to be refunded. This applies to "Item not as described" cases, but I'm not sure how eBay will treat a counterfeit item. $15 won't make me or break me, but this is exactly the kind of seller that turns people off to eBay. I'll start off by leaving negative feedback and escalate the case to eBay on June 11, as I'm required to communicate with the seller in an attempt to reach a resolution and allow three business days for this to happen.

Update: I spoke on the phone with an eBay rep, who agreed that I shouldn't have to pay for return shipping on a counterfeit product and stated that eBay will take care of the issue. I still have to wait until June 11, which is absolutely fine with me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Paras Lehana:
Congo mate! Can you give me the rough dimensional measures of your headphones. I've a pair of Sennheiser CX 180 Earphones. Don't know if they'd be fine with it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] :
Hope This Helps!

Sure thing, My headphones are the official S4 ones, its 5mm wide, and the whole in the case measures rougly 7mm :)

Also the jack is 15mm long :)

Hope This Helps!!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Paras Lehana:
Thanks a lot mate. I think I should also go for a hybrid now! Considering infinity white for my white GS4.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Big_Teddy:
Anyone know of some good rugged cases for the S4? I've been looking at the Otterbox Defender Case as well as a few others but I'm kind of wanting to step it up a notch to a waterproof case possibly. I'm hoping Otterbox gives some sort of time frame for an Armor case on the S4 cause that's what I would like to get. Anyone know of any cases similar to the Armor cases for the S4? Thanks all.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] freonchill:
hoping to get a little advice

getting my first smart phone later today - the samsung s4 in white

been doing research on here and youtube for screen protectors and cases over the last week

i think i have narrowed it down to the MIME temptered glass screen protector and one of the following cases

otterbox commuter ~$20-30 (can get locally for $40)

cygnett WorkMate ~$30-40 (can get locally for $30)

uag navigator ~$20-30 (not a big fan of the uag on the case, but like the rest of the design; its also just a one-piece design with embedded plastic)

Ballistic Shell Gel SG series ~$20

Incipio DualPro ~$20

my questions

1. any votes for one model over another of case?

all of them are 2-3 layer tpu/rubber and plastic cases. i really dont want glossy back or plastic edges - why i ruled-out the spigen cages. my concern is of the force required on the power/vol buttons. there have been several mentions of the youtube videos that i have watched about the "press-ability" of the power and volume buttons. obviously i dont want it to press so easily that the screen flickers on and off in my pocket, but at the same time, i dont want to have to mash down so hard on it, like when we were kids and our toys werent responding, when the batteries were about to die.

the cygnett and ballistic have a majority of silicone/rubber/tpu back fields while the uag and otterbox have the more plastic material for the back field, with the otterbox has a textured plastic. i really wish there was a store that sold all of them where i could go and touch them prior to buying, but hopefully you all can provide some feedback since that isnt an option. i guess the alternative is buying all of them and then returning the ones i dont like, but to me, thats just wasting a lot of shipping.

2. does anyone know if the 0.32mm glass screen protector is going to be an issue with the silicone lip? i ask b/c my boss has an s3 and i know if different b/c its a plastic screen protector, but his silicon/rubber/tpu case pulled-up the sides of the protector. i know that shouldnt happen with the glass protector; but the alternative is that it holds the silicon/rubber/tpu up and that case doesnt get a good lip closure over the front of the phone and you get easy pull-away - which i definitely dont want.

3. the tempered glass protectors from spigen and several other manuf. come in rounded and flat corners. with the protector, i am not sure it matters, but didnt know if anyone had some input on that?

thanks for all the help and advice.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] irishrally:
^^^ I was going to get the MIME protector but I changed my mind. With the MIME it seems like you have to place the protector shifted down to avoid interfering with the camera and that ends up having the home button cutout also shifted down and not centered around the home button. I know this would drive me nuts so I think I will choose another better fitting brand. I also like the upper cutout the least on the MIME because it Has the biggest opening.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] smckdwn989:
My MIME install doesn't interfere with the camera and it's centered based on the home button. Several others have confirmed this to be the case, it might be deep in this thread or the MIME thread...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] flu13:
I had to shift my MIME glass down to avoid the camera. MIME says that maybe I got some from an old batch that wasn't cut properly. They're sending me new ones for free.

As for the glass and cases, the MIME glass fits just fine with both the Otterbox Commuter on my wife's phone and with the UAG on my phone.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rahulsuneja:
I'm being a bit off topic here.. What's that clock widget that you're using? :p
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Rantha:
Anyone tried out if the Spigen Glas.t /.tR fits with the Casemate Tough Case?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] E43JAP:
Now these, are SEXY!!!:eek::thumbup::D
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Agreed I would get one if I didn't already spend so much on other acessories
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Scrambo:
I'm looking for a nice tough case to protect my S4 and also a screen protector to help out as well. Right now i'm leaning towards the Cygnette Workmate and the Spigen Glass.t screen protector.Would the screen protector fit underneath the case? Anyone have experience with either, or have suggestions for another one?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rpark31:
I have the Otterbox Commuter with the Zagg EXTREME screen protector. So far I really like both. I read numerous comments that the power and volume buttons are hard to press but I haven't found that to be the case at all.

There are a lot of comments about the Zagg causing bubbles, brown spots, etc... all I can say that I experienced everything that people have seen but when I waited for about 4 days, all of the bubbles and brown spots went away. It just takes time for the protector to properly "cure".
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] micahjbrooks1991@gmail.co:
Looking for better quality

I've used the Trident cases before on it worked out for about a month and then it started to crack in the weaker areas. I had dropped my phone maybe once. The cases look great but the quality seems to be missing. So I decided to switch to the Fusion Steel by Body Glove mobile and it has been great! Its sleek but also gives your phone plenty of protection.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ShimaMiku:
Is there a case that is just a bumper around the edge? I don't want anything on the back, literally just something to protect the edging. I keep going through the forums and ebay, but I can't find anything.

I love the Neo Hybrid (I'd tolerate the back because of it's awesomeness), but after the one I had on my GS2 and the sag that worked into it after 2 months, I won't do that again. Spigen refused to replace it because I didn't get it through them. Oh well, lesson learned.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Check this out has a few cases one a bumper

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2319150

Review of Case-parts cases with lots of pics!!!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Sn00ky:
Spigen GLAS.t NANO SLIM is already on the market - 35$. Spigen's everything but bad at marketing and promoting exceptional new products.

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...-glas-t-nano-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] poochewer:
I have this one (in yellow) and the best part about it is that it happened to slip perfectly into the plastic holster that I had for my last cover!:good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] irishrally:
^^ 1000 pictures and not one frontal view. Must be hideous from the front.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Galaxy Man:
Front of case

While the ad might not include a picture doesn't mean it isn't out there. If you have time to view a thread I'm pretty sure you have 60 seconds to google and find a picture of it. I found one within 15 seconds.

Its actually not bad, apart from not offering as much protection as some cases. I like the card holder idea, no one has done that from what I have seen. Will probably order one!

Frontal view: sandicast ^ godohosting ^ com/Verus/Galaxy%20S4/oneye/black/p_10_2.jpg

Replace ^ with period please. Have to get to 10 posts for an img ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] sswagonman:
I normally like my phones naked but got my spigen Neo hybrid care white today and glastr screen protector. All I can say is wow. Best investment ever in my opinion

the insane galaxy is watching
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Galaxy Man:
I picked up the Otterbox Defender. For some it may be way too fat for normal use but as a mechanic, I need the extra assurance. Besides, I got it for $25 after tax when I found an old gift card in my lost wallet (darn couches!)

Also have dual screen protector, it doesn't bubble as everyone says it would. So if I want to run a different case I will always have a clear screen protector on it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Realalist:
I usually hate red but damn that's a lovely case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] RaptorMD:
Where is the Element Case offering for the GS4. They announced one was coming but still nothing. They have dozens of apple cases but really only 3 Android offerings for the GS3 and its time they got moving on this already.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] freonchill:
i got the otterbox case from amazon (from amazon, not a reseller) and installed it.

i would have to say that i do not like the amount i have to press to use the volume or power buttons.

i want to use it a couple of days before i do pass judgment, but the rubber/silicone buttons being harder to press than than the default button, could be good to make sure it doesnt get adjusted while in my pocket.

i did get a cheap case in an accessory kit from newegg that should be here in a couple of days

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA0PG0RA7590

it has exposed buttons.

tempted to get the uag navigator, it was my 2nd choice

but saw other posts with people saying that theirs got cracks and crasing after a month of use.

but then again, could have the same issue as the buttons are covered with the rubber/silicon material
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] kgbkny:
I've given up on Element. They make beautiful iPhone cases, but their offerings for the GS3 left a lot to be desired. They seem to favor Apple products in general.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jrollercoasters:
Idk if this has already been mentioned in this thread, but I just came across the sickest case ever, perfect for people that like the idea of s view cover, but dont like how samsung designed and like the slim armour by spigen http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DCCVS5Y/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] bestbet06:
the otter box defender is huge
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Well if work in a rough trade or u r just a clutz its worth the trade off for the protection I'm not sure if they still offer the replacement garuntee that if u use the full case and ur phone breaks they will pay to replace it
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Dr. Fed:
sound muffling

Unfortunately most manufacturers have ignored a very important design element that Samsung included on the S4. That little bump immediately adjacent to the speaker opening on the back cover. This allows for speaker sound to escape when the phone is laid down on a flat surface. Most cases are completely flat, therefore muffling the sound terribly. For example, I love the feel of the black matte Rearth Ringke, and it's a great case if you don't like bulk. But Rearth should have made it with a small bump next to the speaker, or a small bump at each corner to raise the speaker opening off the surface. A little goes a long way. The Speck candyshell case, however, can be laid flat and not have this problem. Maybe this is because the inner silicon lining allows the sound to resonate better, maybe because the back is slightly rounded. I'm expecting the ultra-affordable Boxwave Corporation TPU/PC case with the plastic kickstand will be fine since the kickstand, even when stowed, has little bumps at the hinge which raise the back off the surface a bit. Most basic TPU cases muffle the sound. The official Samsung protective shell looks like it has a slight bump at the speaker opening, but I checked it out at RadioShack and sound reduced significantly when laid flat. The Casemate Pop reduces the sound only slightly.

So, is there a case made with little bumps on the back to prevent sound muffling? Its nice to not always have to use a kickstand.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] wanxu:
Hey, which one is the minimal case? I want the slimmest case for my S4 so it doesn't add bulk but protect a little bit.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
There is a ton of feather paper.thin cases that r for looks but if u want some protectoin try speigen slim armor or driztronic tpu
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] joeahn0913:
My recommendation on Cases for Galaxy S4

Think other than SGP and Otherbox! ;P

Ballistic cases and Body Glove Cases - they add GREAT protection to your GS4.

MyPhoneCase.com and Qmadix - Sleek design and Great quality, but very low prices!

(See the attached pics for the items)

Sorry that I can't include direct link to the items cuz I'm still a newbie here :(

Found all items from MyPhoneCase.com's Galaxy S4 page :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] shortstuff_mt:
I was looking for the same thing. I always ran naked HTC phones before I got this phone. I really don't like cases, but the back of the S4 scratches way too easily. I ended up getting this case:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CQB5L6O/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It is very slim and gives the phone a nice non-slip feel in the hand.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Dr. Fed:
Rearth Ringke slim, casemate barely there are nice. Some of these thin cases offer less corner protection than others. look at pics and check the corners. Rearth Ringke slim wraps around the corners nicely.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Roocase bumper with fake carbon fiber battery cover

Super minimal not a lot of protection but I am very careful with my phone and haven't dropped one yet still very light wieght only adds like I think 3 grams weight total and is not slippery like a naked phone
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] monsieur_debile:
http://www.tinycover.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s4/coque-galaxy-s4/coque-keiyi-kbox-galaxy-s4/

i want this so badly :mad:

damn it, it looks so pretty

S4 in such case = most beautiful smartphone ever seen
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Looks nice in wonder about signal loss is it aluminum ? Bumpers r fine but i herd alum battery covers cause mad signal loss
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
i really like my spigen slim armor. love the combo of the harder plastic with the softer corners. i have a white case on my white phone. good combo
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] adibadboy:
Hi all, really like the look of these and just wondered if anyone's got one and could give some feedback ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPIGEN-SG..._MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item2a2d6da0ba
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Beards:
They look the same as the Samsung branded cases, of which I have one.

I like the Samsung case as it adds no bulk, automatically switches the phone on when you open the front cover and allows you to view and answer calls.

The only negatives I have is you can not see any LED notification (I use GoSMS Pro which allows you to have different coloured LED's for each contact), you can not wave your hand over the locked screen for battery state, missed calls etc. and their is no protection along the edges of the phone should you drop it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] adibadboy:
i to have the samsung flip case with s view but the one in the link above does cover the entire phone so you wouldn't get any damage to the phone, i do appreciate your other points but don't think they'll affect me at all as i don't use those features. thanks for your reply .
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Beards:
The additional protection you mention is a valid point.... This is something (which we and other owners know) the Samsung case does not have and if this new case you mention had come earlier I would have chosen it over the Samsung one in a heartbeat.

I have the Spigen SlimArmor as well and that case has become my every day case.

Strong, ridged and protects both the sides and back very well.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] wizard.jackwest:
Spigen Galaxy S4 Case Ultra Flip View provides the extra protection as well as the Flip View version of Samsung covers.

Definitely value for money
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] adibadboy:
thought i had decided on this one,,,, then i found this one :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171062541634?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ponts:
Is there enough lip on the front of the bumper case to have a glass screen protector and still have protection to lay face own on table?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
Ya plenty of lip using a generic glass protector it the same size as the speigen protector and the lip on the back protects camera as well the battery cover is like a kilometer thicker than stock but fits just fine
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ponts:
I'm thinking of trying the roo bumper with seido extended battery/cover for edge protection. Maybe it's flexible enough to work?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] oddspec:
I don't see why not mite be a tight fit but work just fine
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] miyako:
Got mine too from DX-BOX for $16++:good:

Nice looking case but not so comfortable to hold because all sensors are not working when close. But I can fold the screen cover at the back to hold the phone properly. Still a decent case for me no regrets on buying.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] _bottle_:
Got myself a Desmay slight case, slim and nice

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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] hedpe:
Awesome, looking at their cases. I can't tell, does that case have a lip at the bottom of your screen?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] probablecauz69:
it's a nice case, my issue is the same as the stock case. while sitting camera side down it contacts whatever surface it's laying on. that's gonna lead to scratching the lens area eventually
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] hedpe:
really? it looks like it's raised just a bit from his pictures

EDIT: Also, is there anyone out there with this Diztronic case that could take some pictures?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] _bottle_:
Good catch, there isn't a lip on the bottom edge, the case is quite a tight fit and that makes it easier to take it on and off.

Also the lip is less pronounced in the pic since I have a Glas T Slim installed as well.

Its very slightly raised but yeah it will have contact with the surface its resting on
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Dr. Fed:
modify case to improve sound

This can be done with poly carbonate or TPU, but use less heat with TPU. I used a hot wax spatula (which is like a very small metal spoon), heated it with the flames from a gas range, and then touched the upper and lower edges of the speaker hole cut-out with a gentle upward motion to create a very small raised lip. Then I cooled with water. Obviously done with the phone removed, obviously done on the outer surface of the case. Now I can hear sound/notifications much better. Way better. Anyhow, its a simple mod. Did this on some dirt-cheap Boxwave cases.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] rlrmineiro:
http://www.google.pt/search?q=tride...oAQ&biw=360&bih=640#biv=i|8;d|1niy9u7HLo6lxM:

My all time favourite! Ordered the brown one, but the lime and the blue are also great...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] vesu:
Need some help here.

How is the buttons in diztroniz tpu cases? I currently have tpu case with buttons that are very hard to press. Alternatively, is there any quality tpu cases with open cutouts for buttons?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] skinote:
Just got my UAG white case - very nice feel to it. Adds little bulk, and some heft, but yeah...it's good.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] hedpe:
I've been on the hunt for good cases. I got a Neo Hybrid SGP like many others, however I really didn't like it. I didn't like the boxed feel it gives the phone, and I didn't like the extra bulk. It adds a lot of extra balk side to side by making it boxy, and it made it hard for me to reach corners of the screen with my thumb.

So, I tried out this Caseology case, and this Luminous eBay case. I uploaded plenty of pictures of both here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gnychis/sets/72157634377098840/

I liked these two cases a lot better than the Neo Hybrid. Out of the 3, I like the eBay Luminous case the best. The Caseology case is nice, but it also adds just a little too much bulk to the back of the phone. You can tell how thick the backing really is by looking at the speaker area and the area near the power connector and volume buttons. Compare that to the Luminous, and you will see that the Luminous is a little slimmer.

The lip on both the Caseology and Luminous are enough to raise the screen off a flat surface, however the Caseology lip is a little bigger.