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[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] chriskwarren:
Got the silver one today and I like it so far.

Pros:

- looks good, and seems to offer a good bit of protection (I have the official Samsung back-cover as well and the Neo Hybrid seems better-protected)

- makes the phone seem 'more premium'. Looks great.

- seems like a good fit so far. The instructions specifically say to have the frame and TPU parts pre-assembled before putting the phone in, and to always have them together when taking the phone out of the case.

Cons:

- as mentioned above, a bit slippery.

- buttons press very easily. Most of the time these cases need some time for the buttons to press easily but on this case, taking the phone out of your pocket will result in the power and volume buttons to be pressed. No big problem for me as of yet.

- the power/usb port is not big enough for 2 of 3 usb cables I have here in the house. I have used these cables with a variety of cases I have had for my Note 1, Note 2, and S4. This is the first case that had issues. I shaved down the cables as opposed to the case, since I may want to warranty the case if the frame cracks etc.

I'll use this as my daily driver until my two aluminum bumper frames arrive; once I get those I'll see what I like, but as long as the fit and finish hold up on the Neo Hybrid I might settle on this one.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mihneagabriel:
I bought this case 2 weeks ago off their Amazon account. First off, the case was 29.99 when i bought it and not even a week later it went down to 21.99. no biggie, just an observation.

The real problem is how fragile it is. I haven't dropped the phone, thrown it, or done anything abusive to it and the plastic around the USB cutout. no Its not major (missing a piece) but there is a crack there and this happened for no reason. I have sent them a message ~2-3 days ago with no reply so far. I was thinking about buying a replacement frame for it but 10.99 is a little hefty for such a cheap and fragile part.

So final review is that I like the way the case looks (simple, flat on the back) but if i would have the option to buy something else I definitely would go with something else. if this case cant take the abuse of going in and out of my pocket what makes me think that it can take a drop from a couple of feet?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] GnexusPro:
So you're buying it and then selling it for more money? I got mine of Amazon for 21. Fill us in buddy

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Just go with the neo hybrid. I'm guessing quite a few people got knock offs from eBay. Mine is terrific. Keep in mind people are saying there flimsy which is kind of the case here. There meant to be thin. I think there more of a stylish case over protection.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mihneagabriel:
Was this in reply to me? I said when i bought it off their Amazon account it was 29.99, now a week later they have it for 21.99
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] GnexusPro:
It was To someone else
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Laggalot:
hey guys ;) i already know the ath-50s wont fit the case,but do the betterdynamic custom one pro?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] 92drls:
I bought the white bordered version and loving it after about a month of use. No complaints at all. The buttons are solid as OEM. The TPU isn't loose at all. Yes, it IS hard to take on and off but I'm not worried about anything breaking, its very solid. I guess if I had to complain about something, it would be the ports for the headphones and charger. I only use bluetooth for my car and jogging headphones so I could care less but the usb charger is very tight. I had to use a knife to slightly shave and thin my car charger plug to fit.. Either way, its a sexy case and I get compliments all of the time. I'd recommend it to anyone.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
To the people who use beats headphones with these:

Does the cord work with the case? Does it fit?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Laggalot:
beats dont fit neither....
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
Ah, this case just sounds worse and worse as I read through the thread. Does anyone have any other suggestions? For cases, I mean.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
The Spigen Slim armor is a great case and provides a lot more protection than the Neo Hybrid. Though the Neo Hybrid is pretty sexy.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
I was thinking of purchasing the Slim Armor but the glossy back kinda makes me not want to get it. It looks like a solid case though. I'll probably end up buying it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
It is a finger print magnet but I got the blue and love the color, it seems like all the colors they show are a little darker in person. Just so ya know the metal slate is matte but don't expect much visually from it like the other colors.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
Where did you order your case?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BW6GK50/ref=aw_d_var_2nd_wireless_img?vs=1

There much cheaper on Spigens amazon account than there actual site.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
Wow, thanks for the help! I'll probably end up buying it tonight.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
No problem! I'm actually thinking of ordering the red just to keep my options open haha
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Update

Real World Usage Update:

Been sporting my Hybrid Neo for 2 days now and all is well.

Although it's only been 2 days, so far so good. No clips, breaks, etc.

Out of curiosity, I wanted to weigh the Hybrid Neo, and in doing so, I weighed the S4 also. Here are those approx. weights in grams:

Hybrid Neo - Slate (bumper frame + TPU) - 23.66g

S4:

Battery - 43.80g

Rear cover - 7.32g

S4 (without battery or rear cover) - 79.18g

S4 total weight - 130.3g

S4+Hybrid Neo - 153.96g (approx. +18%)

So far, the SGP is a keeper. Time will tell whether my opinion changes or remains the same ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] GnexusPro:
So the case is bad just because it doesnt work with your beats?its snug and the cut outs are nice

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Absolutely loving my red one. It goes great with the black mist s4 that i have. Makes the phone look way better than without the case. Just ordered a white one for my brother. Good buy
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tft:
i've had this case since the phone came out and so far so good. my only dislike is the buttons are a bit sensitive and often time the phone turns on with the slightest hit to the power button.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Id like to get another frame, preferably Blue, but no blue available :(
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Gam3r 4 Life:
If you mean the Dark Slate frame only it is available here on Amazon. I just ordered 3 more frames so I have all the colors now. Also I found a dealer on ebay selling full cases for 14.99 w/ free shipping, so I of course thought they were fakes. But the pictures he used were straight from Spigens site showing the actual product. So I contacted him and he said they are official and he gets them from a wholesaler so he can sell them cheaper. Im not sure this is true because I havent bought one from him, but I figured I would let you guys know.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
I have the dark slate which is nice. Just looking for a brighter blue ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Gam3r 4 Life:
The only other blues I have seen are from fakes. Like this.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] xuser:
You could request a picture of the package the case comes in. That would determine if its a knock off or not. Also that seller doesn't have much of a selling history
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Does anyone have the SGP Glas.tR Slim (.40mm) installed with the Hybrid Neo?

I'd like to know if the lip of the case still protects glass protector, or if the surface of the protector is above the lip.

I have the glad protector, but I didn't unpack it yet.

In addition, the protector would add approx. 11.5g to the weight of the S4. Not a big deal, but between the Hybrid and the protector, the total additional weight is approx. 35.16g, which would have the S4 weighing in at a total of 165.56 (130.3g - S4)

+27% added weight to stock S4. Just throwing some numbers around.

As a side note, after removing the Hybrid after 3 days to get to the battery, the S4 really is light. I'm contemplating whether to sport any case, as I appreciate the lightness of the S4 without.

Anyway, if anyone has the protector installed, let me know. Tia....
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dust.:
Yeah whenever I take my case off I just love how much lighter and less bulky it is... but I don't trust myself to keep my phone safe lol. I have the Mime Ghost Glass on the way which is 0.32mm thick so I'll post how close it gets to the lip of the Neo Hybrid. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
I hear ya.

I didn't get the Nano Slim @15mm because I didn't think it would offer as much protection for the S4 screen as a thicker protector would. This was verified by a SGP rep in an email I received in response to my inquiry.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Idkwts:
If this was directed at me.. no, not just because of that. Since May, I had been eying this case because of how nice it looked but as time went on , I started hearing negative things about it especially here in this thread such as it not being strong, it being too hard to take off, cracking near the micro usb port, not being able to use certain cords with it due to the cutouts. I like the case but I ended up going with the Slim Armor to see how it is only because it was $15 bucks.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Update/TPU Buckling/Sagging

Update:

I didn't notice this a few minutes ago, although the issue was most likely there.

In the area above the rear speaker, in the area of the battery, there is a slight 'buckling' or sagging of the TPU.

While it is slight, but noticeable if looking for it and feeling it, this has occurred over the course of only 3 days. What will it be like in 3 more days, and days after that?

It is definitely occurring due to the warmth of the battery radiating to the TPU, even though SPG says on their website that this won't occur. You can feel the warmth.

So as others have mentioned, this appears to be an issue. There are no other issues to report at this time.

The buckling is also noticeable as you hold the S4 with your hand and have your finger over the area of the TPU.

Edit:

Perhaps the sagging may stop and be minimal, as that part of the TPU will stop contacting the warm area. I'll wait and see
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] xuser:
I noticed the "buckling" when the battery gets warm, and or the bumper is not properly placed. The TPU case is very thin on the back side, so I do believe that the heat from the battery will cause it to expand.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
I edited my post above, but how long have you had your case, and does the expansion from heat stop at a certain point, or does it continue to get worse?

I would say the bottom line is that if SPG says on their site the heating is not an issue, it shouldn't be an issue. I'll see how it goes.

I have a Cygnett WorkForce I'm picking up, so I'll see how that is.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] xuser:
I've had my case for about a month. It happened twice while it was in my pocket, heat from the battery and my body made it expand. It went back to it's regular form after it cooled down. As I said the back of the TPU case is very thin, so expansion from heat does not surprise me.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] singjai:
I have the glas.tR with the neo hybrid and yes, there is a small lip that protects the screen. There's even a lip on the glas.tR with the ultra thin air case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Electronut:
SGP's answer to me when I saw quality control issues in this thread

Their answer to me on frame chipping and cracking and TPU warping:

Dear xxxxxxx,

Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.

Hi, my name is Hanna from Spigen.com.

Currently we are looking into making updates on this case.

We are continuing to make improvements to release the best case possible.

If you wish to purchase the case in the future, you may do so on spigen.com.

We also have a return policy if you wish to try and the case and return within 30 days if you find it unsatisfactory. (http://www.spigen.com/our_policy#Returns)

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again. Thank you
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] xuser:
Sounds like one of those generic responses aimed to give you the brush off.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Yeah. At least they have good customer service regarding responding to issues, as well as their eturn/refund/exchange policy.

There's so many products they offer that while most are probably trouble free, there's bound to be a few that are not.

I may wait and see how the new updated improved version is, if and when it becomes available, and return the Neo I currently have. I'll see.

In the meanwhile, I just received my Cygnett WorkForce in Blue and I'm pretty impressed with it ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
So true.. The kicker is that I also pay for insurance. If I keep protecting my S4, I'll drop the insurance. Then again, maybe not as all the cases in the World won't protect you from Loss or Theft.

And in NYC, they'll Kill you for your Smartphone, or just for the hell of it, now that I think about it :(
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] coldhardtruth:
Buttons are Def not as responsive with slim armor. Neo hybrid is way responsive
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] msavic6:
Its that bad?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Oh yeah, and worse.

Although sad believe it.

NYC is outta control regarding the violence that goes on here on a regular basis.

Don't believe the Propaganda Hype you hear about low crime and all the other bs ;)

Little children shot, elderly people raped, mothers beaten in front of their 3 year-old by home Invaders. I digress, and this is off topic but very, very true, and Extremely Sad...... :(
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] harrywang888:
Hey guys, I'm thinking of getting the neo hybrid but after reading the whole thread it feels like this case is overrated.

I currently have a otterbox commuter. While it's an amazing case it's not aesthetically pleasing. I am looking for a nice case that still provides good protection. How is the quality of this case? Some people are saying it is breaking very easily and the paint is coming off after just a week!

Will this protect my case if it fell say from my pocket? I am also pretty displeased that there is no fully black version..
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dust.:
If you're looking for protection stick with your Otterbox. The Neo Hybrid will provide minimal protection but it's mostly for aesthetics. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and no signs of paint coming off or cracking.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] thisisit123:
I have the otterbox commuter and the trident aegis as well, and i think the trident aegis has a much better design (better looking) and plus no stiff buttons...i find myself using the aegis more than the commuter
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jusada:
I've had mine for a week now and love it. I should point out though I hate the look of the s4 so this case for me fixes it. I've also ordered a oneye case so you can see that I go for cases that change the look of the phone. If you like how it looks you probably won't like this case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] singjai:
I've dropped my phone with he neo hybrid on concrete from waist height. I had the glast r too. From what I saw, there was a small scrape on the corner of the case and no damage to the phone. The phone was flat on its face when I picked it up but the case still provided a lip even with the glass screen protector. I've had my metal slate case for about 3 weeks and there's no chipping or anything. One issue I have is that the corner/side of the phone tends to slip out of the case when It's in my pocket for a while causing me to have to push it back into the case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] demlasjr:
Yup, that's why I have the red Neo Hybrid and I really love it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] SeLpHy:
How thick does the S4 get with the case? I use a relatively thin TPU case right now but I'm considering to switch over to the SPIGEN case.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jusada:
Not alot. I doubt you would even notice the difference from your tpu. Its about 2mm thick.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] marcochapita:
i had about a month the Red Neo hybrid and last week bought a Metal Slate complete cover because they only put on the site the individual frames on sale, but the thing is when i put the Red one it gets on and out from the phone very easy i even can see the bezel, in the metal slate i cant see the bezel its so tight that when i remove the cover it always takes the back cover from my S4 apart from so tight it fits,maybe its because its brand new or spigen do a revision on ther covers.im only ask it because i want to know if wappens to somene too?

thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
I believe it has something to do with the matte finish of the metal slate, it just seems more secure. I've had metal slate since the end of may, I also have a yellow and red. They definitely come off and on much easier than the metal slate.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Laggalot:
is the metal slate real metal? or just the same plastic in another color?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] coldhardtruth:
This is a good question right here
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Gam3r 4 Life:
Its just painted plastic.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
It's plastic.

It's a possibility that the color additives in the other colored frames may be causing the issues of greater flex that others have mentioned, compared to the slate color, but this is just a guess.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] marcochapita:
I can confirm that changing the interior tpu from another frame still gets very hard to take the cover out. its really the plastic from the metal slug that is more hard then the red one. I can't tell why but it is.

Sent from my GT-I9505
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Hotbread:
Anyone else feel that the added overall bezel of the Neo Hybrid makes the phone "fatter" than it should be? I mean, I don't mind the thickness of the TPU on the back of the S4, but the added side bezel really makes it feel like a brick...

I'm very happy with the aesthetic of this case (I got the white one), but I'm seriously considering another case... maybe thin leather...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
As it is, the frame offers the minimalist of protection. I guess they can make it thinner, but then it would offer less to no protection, and most likely crack if you stare at it too long :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Hotbread:
Yea... I know, but whenever I show off my S4 to someone and they hold it they immediately say wow it's fat. Then I had to take off the case and hand them the phone and THEN they say oh yea, that's much smaller. xD
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
That's what a case will do with a thin device.. It'll make it look larger :confused:

So it comes down to this:

Do you want your S4 to look like it's been eating Big Macs all year long, or salads :D

Although with the Neo Hybrid, I'd say the S4 is on a lean diet already ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] vinuneuro:
If anyone is looking for this case PM me, I've got a brand new Neo Hybrid- Slate that I never used. $20 shipped.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
I've decided to send my Neo Hybrid slate back to Amazon for a refund.

My Cygnett WorkMate Evolution is a keeper though ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lunarken:
u r right... i sold it off after a day...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Biker1:
Between the time I decided to return the Neo Hybrid to Amazon and having the sag issue due to heat, I wrote an email to SGP regarding the issue. In my email I explained that after only 3 days, the neoprene was starting to sag slightly from the heat of the battery, even though your website specifically states that it won't. I don't know if the issue will worsen over time.

I received a response from SGP earlier. I'm posting part of the response:

"I understand your concern about the item you purchased and I apologize for any inconvenience.

Before I assist you further with your issue, I would like to ask you to please send us another email with pictures/video that show the condition of the item for verification purpose.

Please include your order number as well.

**Please note: Only the items that are purchased directly from Spigen.com are eligible for our warranty and exchange. Since SPIGEN.com did not process the direct transaction and the original transaction has not made from us directly, the issue will be only available through the seller that you made purchase with."

My response was that pictures may not show the issue sharply enough as the sag is slight as its been only 3 days where the issue is noticeable, and that due to work, I don't have the time to produce a video. In addition, I have returned the case to the seller for a refund, so I consider the issue resolved.

Sincerely,

The take away from this is that if you purchase the Neo Hybrid from a vendor other than SGP, make sure that vendor has a good return policy, such as Amazon.

I had initially brought the issue to the attention to SGP as their website says that the neoprene (or whatever they call the material) won't sag from the heat of the battery, and I didn't just want to get a replacement from Amazon if the issue is going to remain in replacement Neo Hybrids.

Anyway, it's a moot point in my case, as I decided to return it for refund.

As a side note, I also purchased a Glas tR Slim glass protector from Amazon, sold by SGP, and Fulfilled and shipped by Amazon.

I would assume that the SGP Warranty is in effect because it is Sold by SGP, although it it is Fulfilled by Amazon?

Edit:

**I read the SGP policy above again, and it states that the item has to be Sold by SGP directly, and the transaction has to be initiated by SGP, etc. for the warranty to be in effect.

After reading that, I'll be returning the protector to Amazon (unopened/unused) and most likely will purchase it from SGP, as for a $40 item, I want the SGP Warranty to be in force.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] beastobadness:
I ordered a yellow neo hybrid and recieved it about 2 months ago, it was perfect until I noticed this on the yellow bumper.

It seems the gloss finish is peeling off and it is not exclusive to this area, the whole bumper is blistering. It is like it has just dried out and lost its grip also with a light touch of a nail over the surface brings more off easily!

Now my temptation is to just scrape it off because the underlying plastic seems solid but I can't help feeling that I should utilise Spigens warranty cause at the end of the day, that is what its for....hmmmm

Can anyone verify whether it had a protective plastic sheet on it for shipping? I would hate to be a dumb ass
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] tony1208:
So I was removing thus case off my cell and the dam number cracked... I didn't use extra force or anything... Cheap thin material.... Waste of money.. Awesome use wise but crappy built wise..

Sent from my I337 Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
My revention yellow did the same exact thing after 3 weeks of use. I went through the warranty and got a brand new case. The yellow is different and has no signs of microscopic bubbles which leads me to believe it was in fact a manufacturer defect.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] AutoUnion:
PMed you! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mrbro0ks:
I got a great royal blue as well as a orange knock off on ebay for $6 a piece. Their tpu isn't great but the bumper fits perfectly on the original spigen tpu.

Just be aware the link that you posted are not the actual pictures of the colors so there probably going to be a little different in person. I saw the same pictures on ebay so you could probably find them there as well.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] WhiteRice:
So are any of you able to fit L-shaped jacks into the headphone opening?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] jdip:
I bought this as one solution:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310701747612?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] WhiteRice:
So that fits fine in the headphone slot?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Actt:
Awsome case

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