[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nuuits:
here's a linky to the purple because purple is a gr8 color yo

Okay, so I bought this case from Amazon for six dollars + no shipping (prime ftw) and here's what I, as someone who is afraid of short drops/scratches on back/etc., think about it. But first for a little background info. When I got my GNote2 back in March I decided to get a case (the only case actually) from Best Buy. I wanted to get a case because my hands have a problem wrapping around this specific phone and hitting menu or back while typing, and most cases fix that problem. I also take my phone to school (so it's usually in my oversized purse) but I do carry it around a lot. So anyways, I got a thick hard case with a kickstand.

A couple of days ago, however, I decided I should get a new case because my hard case had two pieces that always seemed to slide apart + it made the phone REALLY big (which may be a good thing for some of you!)... I searched "TPU Note 2 case" on Amazon.com because I have owned TPU cases in the past and have had a better time with them personally. I found this Jkase for six dollars (and in PURPLE! :o ) and I bought it. It came today (so I guess this is really a first impressions, eh?) and this is what I think so far...

The first thing I noticed upon putting this case on was the side edges where most people put their hands. These edges are bumpy and I was able to hold my grip much better than without the case. Another thing I noticed was that this thing is thin. I don't believe it is the thinnest thing in the world and it definitely added a tiny bit of bulk... but hey, a little bit of bulk may be good with a phone so thin already, although that's for you to decide.

The case in general is somewhat aesthetically pleasing. The purple color in which I got it is very lovely IMO and I do like how it goes from TPU to matte (???). I do know the whole texture change does not make much different when it comes to holding and operating the phone, but it is a nice change from your completely solid and IMO boring cases. While this isn't a ~Super fun~ Angry Birds iPhone case, I do like it. The only qualm I have with the general look is that mine came with the Jkase logo a bit lopsided. I don't believe it's terribly noticeable, but I feel I should point that out.

Now for button behavior. The power and volume buttons are covered by the case. I have absolutely no problem with the power button but the volume buttons do have trouble registering at times. It's a minor gripe in my book, but I know it can be a deal breaker to others.

The holes and ports do seem to be cut wide enough and I can plug in my stock Sammy charger and Skullcandy Ink'd 2 earbuds just fine.The S Pen port is thankfully wide so I can pull out the S Pen with ease.

Pros

Thin but should be protective

nice to hold, grippy textures on the side are SUPER nice

wide enough ports for my accessories (pretty run of the mill things, though)

nice color in the case of the purple

good price

doesn't feel really cheap at all IMO, if I didn't own this case I would guess it to be in between 10 and 20 dollars

Cons

logo was a tiny bit lopsided on mine

sticky volume keys at times

Would I recommend this?

yes, for certain people (people who don't usually drop their cases or like the feel of the Note2 without all the bulk of a hard case). but if you can get it cheaper than six dollars, go for it.

well that was my little review/first impressions yay! :)