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[LG Optimus G Pro] einyama:
Casemate

Case-Mate Tough Case (Black/Black) for LG Optimus G Pro, OLO028031 (xda wont let me post a link so google that)

Found this case on a random google search. The company is AWSwireless and they have an A+ rating with the better business bureau. the case isn't on case-mate's website so I was sure it was a fake but i emailed case-mate and this was their reply:

Thank you for contacting case-mate and your interest in our products. The product you are looking for is not in stock and not available for sale on case-mate.com.

At times our reseller can have a different stock from us with different products. I can confirm the link you provided shows an authentic Case-mate. It is one of our Tough Cases and it has the watermark with the CM logo at the bottom.

the price seems to good to be true but I ordered it anyways. will let you know what happens
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
Can you inbox me the link please
[LG Optimus G Pro] drrandall1:
thanks

Just ordered the casemate from aswireless. Not too bad for $16. I also got the tank case on ebay. It looks like the iface case. Think the same company makes them both. Just wish ballistic and otterbox would hurry up
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Ballistic Case Shell Gel coming soon

Just got off the phone with Ballistic Case. I just wanted to check on what I found on a different site regarding a case for the OGP. Ballistic tells me that they should have a case out for sale by either the end of this month (June), or the beginning of July. The case will be in their SG (Shell Gel) series, where the phone is first inserted into a silicone skin, and then a polycarbonate cover is snapped over the back of the phone on top of the silicone. Ballistic made no mention of TPU, but the vendor website where I located the case, lists that there is TPU layered on top of the polycarbonate. MSRP appears to be $34.95

Obviously, the case is not out yet, but the vendor is taking pre-orders. I have no clue how good (or bad) of a vendor myvoicecomm.com (voicecomm) is, as I've never heard of them before. Maybe someone can add some info about them. I looked them up on resellerratings.com but could not find any info on them.

http://www.myvoicecomm.com/cell-phone-mobile-device-accessory/207140/

Anyone have experience with Ballistic Cases for other phones? Any good? Do they stay in one piece during a drop, or do they separate into individual pieces and allow the phone to exit the case?
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
I saw the voice com. ...case ad but don't trust them just yet. ...anyway...I had the ballistic for the nexus 4 ...completely worth the $30 I had spent On it ....survived three drops for me
[LG Optimus G Pro] npaladin2000:
Did you get your updated skin yet? I just got mine and it's still got the antenna hole in it. Guess I'll have to email them...
[LG Optimus G Pro] scott0:
i have not. i received an email from them thursday that it was shipped. i should prolly get it today.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shadowjack1965:
I've been using this one for about a week now and so far so good.

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=83323

I wanted a case with a kickstand and this fits the need well.
[LG Optimus G Pro] npaladin2000:
Not bad but how much width does it add? The buttons still work well?
[LG Optimus G Pro] ptt1404:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxmo-4-Bla...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item58a10236c2
[LG Optimus G Pro] jprosek:
I just order the green version for the same reason, not bad for 6 bucks lol how well does it protect the phone? Have u dropped it yet?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shadowjack1965:
Total width from black to black is 3 1/4" and the buttons work fine. I like the fact they made the headphone hole wide enough to fit a headphone cable that has the wider plastic tips also, that was a big problem for me with my iPhone case.

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The phone seems well protected but no I haven't dropped it yet. Being ultra careful with it, mostly out of paranoia. Plus the wife has advised me if I break it the replacement phone will be her old iPhone 3 while she upgrades to something else.

That would be worse than having to watch a Rosanne Barr porno...
[LG Optimus G Pro] jprosek:
Well I'm not too worried, lg has done nothing but astonish me with their build quality. My old connect had to be indestructible lol that poor thing was abused. Plus this I dropped this like 5ft onto tile at work landing right on the top of the screen and not so much as a scratch. Just wanna make sure if err, when knowing me, I do it again it won't break lol
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Alternative, alternative case :)

FYI...I purchased my OGP yesterday. Problem is... my case for it is still somewhere in the mail. So, just for s#!ts and grins, I decided to see if anything else I had on hand might fit. Well, it turns out that a $3.00 S-line TPU case for a Galaxy Note 2 fits well enough to cover most all of the back of the phone (other than where the Note2 cutouts are) and 99% of the sides of the phone, and it will stay on with no problem. The camera lense is open for use, but the rear LED and speaker are covered. The charging port is open, and so is most of the IR blaster.

Even with the speaker covered, speakerphone calls sound nice and loud with good sound. Due to the Note 2 case being a bit too wide, it actually makes it very easy to push the volume and on/off button (you just have to take a good guess exactly where they are located:victory:). The Quick Button is a little harder to find and push. And a plus is that the case does not come close enough to the screen protector to have any peeling, lift, or bubble issues.

So, although not perfect by any stretch of the imagination, it works in a pinch, and its protecting my phone until my "real" case arrives.
[LG Optimus G Pro] drrandall1:
great

Unbreal that this phone has been out a month and no cases are anywhere. The att folio is a joke. I broke mine already with a spigen case. Just got a tank case from the iface company on ebay. Looks nice but I ordered it June 5th from South Korea and it still hasn't arrived. Come on Ballistic!!
[LG Optimus G Pro] WVFAN1:
Just ordered a incipio feather case but yeah a ballistic would be nice.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shadowjack1965:
Just got my first drop! :)

Was walking in and dropped the phone in the garage. It landed on the corner with about a 3 foot drop and everything was fine so I'll rate the case as "doing its job" to this point.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
I just order the red and black and red. How does it fit? I got it because I dropped my phone with a tpu case on and it has a teeny tiny scuff because the tpu wasn't obsorbing enough. How does it fit and how much bulk?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shadowjack1965:
Fits like a glove, nice and secure all around. I dropped my phone yesterday and the case absorbed the shock well.

Doesn't seem overly bulky to me at all, still fits in the pocket well enough.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
Sweet. Thanks for the information! Hopefully mine will be here by Saturday for my birthday.
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
I ordered the case mate case by awswireless... Had almost lost hope it would ship but I belive it shipped today so will post some pics when I get it
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
Okay so got my case and damn its nice. I've always been wary of two piece cases but this one is awesome.
[LG Optimus G Pro] st1114g:
Enjoy..and Happy Birthday! :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] Shadowjack1965:
Post some pics if you get a chance!

Is your kickstand tough to disengage from the back of the case? Mine certainly is. I know it's likely by design so your stand doesn't just fall out all the time but it can be a challenge getting it to disengage.
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Jammol and Shadowjack1965, can you compare your case to something that the major players make. For example, do you think the case will protect in a drop as good as an Otterbox Defender, or Commuter, a Ballistic, or maybe a particular Casemate or similar for example? In a drop, do you think the phone will actually stay inside the case? How about the silicone part...is it sticky or smooth? Is it a lint magnet? Are all the holes and ports properly aligned?
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
Okay, here is my review(so to speak).

I actually like this case a lot. I have never liked the idea of a two piece case because I have always had fear of such a case falling apart on impact. With that aside, this case really holds together around the phone.

Silicon:

The silicon that your phone sits in is rather smooth compared to other cases I have owned. Definitely not a lint magnet. When I first put the case on I was impressed at how much my phone felt cushioned. Access to all ports, very soft buttons, and rather thick overhang for the screen. One downside that I noticed was where the aux and ir blaster cutout is located. Its cut so deep that if the phone is drop at that angle it would definitely impact the phone itself and case damage. So far that's the only flaw in the cutouts, oh and I noticed a cut out in the silicon on the back for the kickstand to seat into. Not cool because the back cover of the phone touches the hard plastic of the case. Thankfully we don't have a glass back.

Hard plastic/polycarbon?:

The one part of a two piece case that had me worried when selecting a case. This case however did the job right. There are four sections where the plastic comes around to the from to hold the silicon in place. First thing I though was the sections not being covered by the plastic would slip off. Not in my case. Hopefully that build consistency is there in all of them. There are three rear cutouts for the flash, speaker, and camera. Then there's the kickstand. And this SOB is hard to open. I broke two nails trying to get it until I cried uncle and used a coin. After opening and closing a few times it loosened a bit. For a case so cheap such as this the kickstand is rather sturdy.

Screen protectors:

Edit: I installed my screen protector just now and works great. Case does not lift the edges.

That's pretty much what I think of this case. Its a very well built cheap case. And yes I have dropped it already and it did a great job of protecting my phone.
[LG Optimus G Pro] vloher:
Has Anybody Tried This Case?

3 in 1 Kombo Case & Holster for LG Optimus G Pro E980

Haven't been able to find any pictures which show how well the case protects the front of the phone. I am unable to post a link because I am new to this site, but, you can see some pics on Daydeal.com

Has anybody tried this one?

Thanks.

Vic
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
Just received by Case Mate Tough Case for the OGP. Please note that this case was not available on the case mate website and I had to order it through awswireless ( there processing and shipping times are super slow - Almost took like 10-12 days. Anyway ...the case according to me is amazing ....fits well ...feels good ...buttons feel good ...i like the rubbery back ...it makes it easy to hold . I have also done a video review ....link at the bottom. Here are some pictures

DETAILED VIDEO REVIEW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO0Gu7n8j6A
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Amazon has the Incipio Feather case on sale for only$14.00 right now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CT...ct=true&ref_=pe_157280_30726490_email_1p_0_ti
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Just purchased two cases the iface tank,,and a kickstand case..will give a review when.they come in..

OG PRO
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
I've been really looking hard for a flip case like this

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=yvCmnRhp0tI&desktop_uri=/watch?v=yvCmnRhp0tI

If anyone finds something like it let me know..the key with this flip case is it protects the bottom and sides of the phone and if you see the video it flips around so you can have your phone horizontal.

Best case I ever bought for my Note
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
I had one like that for my Note GT N7000,, I believe this is what you are looking for..

I just Google search for "optimus g pro hard flip case" there are several different brands out there.. some look kinda neat. I might give one a try after my hard cases come in.

http://stores.ebay.com/appcasestore/Optimus-G-Pro-/_i.html?_fsub=4107936016

OG PRO
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
Thanks...checked all those out and they all look like they are using it as a back cover instead of the flip case covering the whole back...I'll keep looking and if you find one let me know and I'll do the same.
[LG Optimus G Pro] mrfeuss:
Actually it looks like those do cover the sides. Look at one of the pictures from the front and you can actually see the colored edges of the case wrapping around. To me it looks like the only edges it doesn't fully cover are the top and bottom.
[LG Optimus G Pro] BraveDemon:
I just got the black Tank case in for my OGP (had to Ebay it and it shipped from Korea). The build quality is excellent. The volume and quick launch buttons feel great - they are soft and you can feel the click through the rubber buttons. The power button is a different story - its a little stiff and you can't feel the click, but definitely not hard to push by any means.
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
I'll take a closer look when I get to my PC...I didn't notice that any of them can fold over so the phone sits horizontal though.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ReggieSmith:
Can you post links to those cases?
[LG Optimus G Pro] cheesemaker99:
Poetic Has their Cases lined up on Amazon.com. They usually make great case at great values.

Slimbook ( wallet Style Case) , Palette ( Slim case) , Flipbook

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=poetic lg optimus g pro
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
Just received my dual layer case in the mail (identical to the two-tone blue and black one seen earlier in this thread). Got it for $4.

I have to say that this is the best inexpensive case I've ever used. Not even in the same class as the S-line TPU cases! It fits perfectly with all the openings perfectly aligned. I even think it might be up there protection-wise with some of the bigger name cases. If I didn't know better, I would think that this case would retail for over US$20

FYI...I have mine installed over the clear plastic protectors that the phone came with (on the back, top, and bottom). I left them on until I could get some better protection on the beast (better than my pressed-into-service Note 2 Fosmon S-Line TPU case that I've been using on the OGP for the last two weeks) :)

All the buttons are easy to press and the micro-USB opening is large enough to accept the plug of my larger sized Monoprice cable. The flip out stand on my example is extremely tight to open, like others have stated. A coin is needed to pry it open. My only relatively big gripe is that the strut that holds the stand open has a bent tab on it. The tab appears to have been bent during assembly. Hopefully it does not snap off during use.

The case is a bit slippery...both the silicone and the plastic spine that clips over the silicone. I'll have to take it easy for a few days while i see if that changes. If it stays slippery, I might either put on a few pieces of grip tape, or see if one of the local boat shops has a bread blasting cabinet. A few seconds with the plastic spine masked off, in the cabinet, should stipple the sides and provide good grip.

My only concern other than the bent tab on the strut, is that the opening at the headphone jack/IR blaster appears to be a bit on the large size. I don't know if a drop at that location would damage the phone,but it does look a bit on the large size. The rubber would have to compress about 1/8" before anything might make contact with the head phone jack. In an end over end tumble I do not think anything would contact this location as it is a bit distant from the corners, and there is a relatively large amount of rubber at that corner.

As a comparison size-wise, when I lay the OGP (mounted in this case) on top of a

naked

Galaxy Note 2, the OGP is about 1/16" wider than the Note 2, and less than 1/4" taller than the naked Note 2. With the Note 2 in an S-Line TPU case (which will provide next to no cushion in a drop), the Note 2 is about 1/16" wider than the OGP in the dual layer case, and maybe 1/10" shorter than the OGP in the dual layer case.

In the future, I will have to really evaluate whether our not I might swap this for a Ballistic Case or Otterbox if and when they are on the market. At present, I am very, very happy with this purchase.
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
I would say this again.... Consider a case mate tough case... IMHO... It's probably the best case on the market for now for $15
[LG Optimus G Pro] ReggieSmith:
Where'd you see that case for $15?
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
Man that flip case is so close to what I want..I hope it doesn't add too much bulk.
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
I ordered it from aws wireless for $15 + tax

Edit : I just noticed... They bumped up the price to $22 (I guess people just have started ordering it... And they might have bumped up the cost... Maybe you can contact customer care.. To get the price down)

Though it's still worth it... If you are looking for a dual layer... Does make it heavy though.

http://www.awswireless.com/cgi-awsw...63b&ss_parm=A54ffd3fcee6bfa95aadb7f733cfce030
[LG Optimus G Pro] Jammol:
Can you post pics of your case with phone in and without phone in the case at different angles please?
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
Give me time till tonight... I have two G PRO in the family.... Will click pics side by side
[LG Optimus G Pro] trooper1414:
Attached are the pictures...... Hope this helps
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Well one of my cases came in today and I must confess I'm very impressed being as the case was 7 dollars. It fits snug feels real sturdy. Here's the one I'm talking about..still waiting on the iface tank to come in.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DB..._30332190_pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1

OG PRO
[LG Optimus G Pro] smaybe:
Here's mine

mercury

Good price are very cool to me
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
How far past the screen do the sides go?

OG PRO
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
Okay just got my black case like the blue/black one posted earlier for like $6 and this is a really nice case!! The fit is absolutely perfect and the kickstand works great..

This thing could easily go for $20..very very nice..

It will due until I can get my poetic flip case in July
[LG Optimus G Pro] smaybe:
Not much
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
The Ballistic SG case is now on the market. Voicecomm.com has it. Dont know if anyone else has it yet.
[LG Optimus G Pro] scottypimpin636:
My OGP and Incipio Feather case will be in this week. I'll make sure i do a brief review of the case if no one else beets me to it.
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
Man I don't know how you guys use the tpu cases or whatever you want to call them. I realize they sit above the screen to protect it from scratches in case you drop it but it makes using the phone sometimes very hard..

My only real complaint in this phone is the middle button is too small and a bit hard to hit but I've gotten use to it...with one of these tpu cases on it makes it 10x harder..usually I'm activating something in the app at the same time I'm pressing the button..

Also if you need to slide anything from the edge it's a freaking pain. For example the left slide tab of the new Gmail.

No biggy though cause I only have to use this till my flip case comes in and ill finally have the edges of my screen back.
[LG Optimus G Pro] Nucking Futs!:
Been using those $2 - $3 TPU cases (S-line/S-curved with grippy dimples on both left & right edges) from eBay for my last 3 phones (Note 1, Note 2 & OGP) with no issues whatesover. Besides being very thin (pro for me but might be a con for those that drop their phones often) to fit in my pocket, it's insanely light as I hate using bulky cases even when I had an iPhone. Never had an issue with sliding on the edge (stock web browser to get into the menu, etc.). To each their own. :cool:
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
Don't get me wrong its a great case and would probably be less of an issue if the middle button was bigger..I've just been on my note too long but I'll adjust.

Plus if we get cm support I like to run pie with a very small target area so that would definitely be an issue with this type of care for me.
[LG Optimus G Pro] borgib:
I own this generic hard/soft two stage style case. It's $9.99 with free shipping on ebay.

I owned the same one for my Galaxy Note and you really can't beat it for the price. It comes with a belt clip (nice and sturdy but I never use it) and a built in kick stand.

Check it out!
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
How do you remove the phone from the belt clip? It looks like you need to slide it out to the side. From looking at the pics its hard to tell how the belt clip actually attaches to a belt. Is the clip itself sturdy, how wide of a belt will it fit? With my previous Otterbox cases the clips we the weak link. I broke 4 of them getting out of my car. And occasionally I'd have the phone fall out of the clip and hit the ground.
[LG Optimus G Pro] borgib:
To me the belt clip seems to be built very strong. The phone does slide into the holster top or bottom in first. I can take some pics tomorrow and post them. I think for 9.99 its a great deal. Its no brick like the Otterbox, but still really strong.
[LG Optimus G Pro] borgib:
It looks like it could handle a belt up to 1 3/4 inches wide. Here are some pictures of the belt clip/holster.
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Just got my tank case in and I'm very impressed. Think I'm gonna like this one. Another plus is this case looks like it was made for one of those tempered glass screen protectors. So looks like I'll be ordering one tonight...:thumbup:

When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
[LG Optimus G Pro] insanesteve:
I just got my 2 cases today, gonna keep the Feather light one and sell the Incipiro Dual in black, it is a nice case just not what I wanted, $20 shipped to US48.

The Real Professional OG
[LG Optimus G Pro] esimon311:
Ok after putting the iface Tank case through its paces I must say I really like this case, feels good in the hand,easy to grip. It slides in and out of the picket fairly easy even with jeans on. The side buttons IE power,volume & quick button are as easy to push as stock. Had an accidental drop test happen today :eek:and the case took it like a champ, it did it's job perfectly..as soon as my tempured glass screen protector comes in I'll let y'all know how it fits, it looks like this case was made with the tempured glass screen protector in mine...

When the f*ck did we get ice cream??
[LG Optimus G Pro] MrDSL:
My Poetic flip case is in my mailbox..can't wait till lunch to try this baby out!,
[LG Optimus G Pro] ethanemc505:
I just got the daydeal dual layer case in red and black and I must say I love it. The kickstand is super convenient, all the buttons are easy to press and it feels very sturdy. My only complaint is that it's a bit slippery so one handed use isn't as good as the tpu cases with textured rubber grips on the side like the black empire case I got from amazon. Definitely worth the trade-off for the added protection and convenience of the stand.
[LG Optimus G Pro] npaladin2000:
I got mine too and I agree. One downside is that it makes one handed use pretty much impossible rather than just difficult.
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
I myself dont have any issues with one handed use. And as to it being slippery, after a few days of use, the rubber lost the slippery feeling. If necessary, a few pieces of grip tape, or a very light sanding will make the plastic grippier. For $4 shipped, i don't think you can find a better case.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ethanemc505:
How did you get it for $4? Mine around $13
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
I bought mine from HRWireless. It was $2.00 + $2.00 shipping to NY. Now they are selling it for $0.04 ( yes, that's 4 cents) with $4.98 shipping or $5.02 shipped.
[LG Optimus G Pro] ethanemc505:
Excuse my noobishness but I was looking on HRWireless and how is a wholesale site different than a retail one? Minimum quantities? How many did you have to buy to get it at that price?
[LG Optimus G Pro] andygold:
I wasnt aware it was a wholesale site. I bought one case.