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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SladeZero:
I was looking for someones personal experience.. this fake slim armor view I have doesnt work with nb4 patch and prob wont work on kitkat... time to move on.

Anyone used this one AND the slim armor... I plan on getting either one in slate color... matches my car.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
Yes. I've tried both the neo and the slim. Personal preference is for the slim. Easier to fit and remove, probably slightly better protection as well. On the downside more plastic means it will probably show more wear and tear from scratches etc over time.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SladeZero:
Thanks for the reply...

I ended up with a neo, Newegg had it for 15$. Kinda think it's excellent... best quality I ever spent on a phone.

I never get the gel cases... they smash dirty and grim into your phone and I have all ways got the five dollar hard type cases. Which actually work well... I have not found one of these for this phone. So I had to spend some real money.

Feels like I can send this phone for my usual tumble out the car, in the office or off my desk at home. Overall happy. AND I can charge my phone with out taking it out the case...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sohebq:
Is this a good case? Heard from someone that it makes phone bulky, tough to hold.

Sent from Note 3 (The beauty & beast)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Riepennase:
My hands are quite huge and I have no trouble holding the phone without the case. With the case on I struggle to hold it comfortably tough.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
It does make the phone notably wider. The biggest problem is that the rubber back is slippery, making the phone difficult to grip. These two factors combine.

It is a good case though - very cool looking - but if grip is a concern to you best to look elsewhere.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Bumpredd:
Neo Hybrid for the Note 3 is a must!

This case is the best case I've had for any phone. It is in no way bulky, the plastic bumper is glossy and looks fantastic (I have the Reventon Yellow), the cuts are very clean, the buttons are chrome, and the backside is smooth and sturdy. I've dropped this phone three times over the past few months and the phone has come out unscathed each time. The case has a small nick on the corner and that's it. I can't recommend this case highly enough.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] anthonybmende:
some kind of otterbox style, a little bit bulky.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mjs2011:
Couldn't agree more.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
I wear XXL gloves, so I also have large hands. I have no problem holding the phone in this case. Looks clean and sleek.

The only downside is that the back is in fact slippery. I was hoping that it'd be more like the Spigen Slim Armor, but it's not. It's even more slippery than the Caseology cases.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jsanta11:
I ended up returning it, back was too slippery for me, loved the protection just had a few almost drops, am currently testing out between the pure gear which I had on my g2 love it so far and I also ordered the ulta fit spigen smooth white gets here tomorrow, bro has it for the s4 love the feel of he's phone.. The neo hybrid beautiful case just wasn't for me..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jamesmuking5:
The neo hybrid is pretty slick. it makes the phone feel as solid and tough as an iphone. it is kinda slippery but yeah i dont mind the slipperiness. the case seems tough enough to handle any drop test. but dont drop it on some rough floor.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Bumpredd:
While the back can be a bit slippery, it sure makes it easier to get in and out of your pocket. Something I found was a pain with a Note 2 and a Seidio Dilex case with the rubber grips around the sides.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mjs2011:
I don't think the back is slippery at all.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] slimslim:
Best. Look. For. A. Case. This is my third case and I stick with it. It gives the phone a professional / business like look that rounded edges tpu cases don't. I have the silver one which I recommend again for looks. Don't think the back is slippery but definitely not as grippy as tpus.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sonofevil77:
I absolutely love this case. If the bumper was metal that would be sick.

Note 3 Pimp Slapped
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
Just reporting back.

After two short drops while getting out of my car, no damage to the case or phone.

Still wish it had more grip to it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
Is this case compatible with the official Samsung wireless charging cover?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] keynith:
No but it works with the wireless insert

Sent From My Galaxy Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
I just received the case and I like the like of it a lot. Bad thing is that it makes the phone very slippery.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
I'll be honest, this case is great. I moved away from it to the Slim Armor, then an Otterbox Commuter. The Otterbox offers fantastic protection especially for the screen but it makes the edges of the screen harder to touch and writing on the note in landscape mode becomes a nightmare. I do this a lot when I haven't got my Note 2014 handy and the Otterbox was really starting to get on my nerves.

Now I've come full circle back to the Neo Hybrid. It provides sufficient protection if you're not the type to abuse your phone and keeps the phone looking sleek and elegant. You can easily shield the screen by using a tempered glass protector.

Overall I can't recommend this combo enough. Slim Armor isn't bad either but it will start to show scratches within a few days which is disappointing for the price.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] knightblaze:
I took the phone out of the case today and you realize at that point how much bigger this makes the phone feel!

It's a beautiful case but man does it widen it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] HAvoktek:
I've been rocking this case for a month now...Its worth it and I'm diggin' the size girth it adds while keeping a slim profile.

Sent from my Note 3 "Ghostwerks style".....using your mom's hacked AT&T wifi.....dig it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kendotelie:
Champagne Gold Neo Hybrid case + Glas.tR Slim for the WIN
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Zacedward:
Can you post a pic thamks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] slimslim:
What tempered glass screen protector that fits this case you guys use. I've never owned one and I'd like to give it a try, perhaps something under 0.3mm? Any suggestions, please...

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Fossxp13:
love this case, have on s4, i'm waiting form my new N3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
I'm using it with the Nilkin and it fits perfectly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Zacedward:
I'm using the iloome Tempered glass 9H it's fits really good
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sg3love:
I didn't know it will widen it as well since it said a slim case and in the pictures it looks as if it's slim lol... But it looks very nice.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Cigaweedz:
Does anyone have a comparison of a S-View and a Neo Hybrid? I have the S-View at the moment and I'm thinking of switching to a Neo Hybrid.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
Had the S-View. Sent it back. Right now, it just doesn't work right.

Have the Neo Hybrid and a UAG now.

The Neo looks great, but the back is pretty slippery. The UAG offer's a bit more protection and it would certainly be slippery as well if not for the cutout case design.

Why do so many of the great cases have to be slippery?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Cigaweedz:
I like the S-View for its simplicity and what it does for me, like it being a full body cover and you can view the weather, time, date, missed called, missed messages, battery life, note taking, music player and etc. Really works well.

What I hate about it, is that it's a full body cover. I tend to access my phone with my left hand like taking pictures any way I like without having to worry about the cover (yes yes, I know the S-View has a camera cover feature but accessing it takes too long). I use my phone and type with my left hand (even though I'm right-handed) or with both hands.

I don't think I'm bothered with a slippery back, I think. I can't remember the last time I ever had a case that was slippery anyway.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
Inside of a day my S-view stopped working right. Would require a restart or battery pull to get it going properly again, and eventually it would fail inside of a few minutes of running.

Also I'm reading that more and more people are finding that the view is wearing on their oleophobic coating faster than expected. I'm using a tempered glass protector that doesn't have said coating, so I didn't notice that issue.

And yes, the camera thing did bother me. Made holding the phone and taking a photo more complicated than necessary and I take photos often at work.

As for the slippery thing, I just took out the Spigen and spun it on my desk. Spins around pretty easily. The UAG doesn't spin at all.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Cigaweedz:
Oh? Did you get a window error that said something like sviewcom has stopped working? Only time I had it was when I was trying to restore my 25,000 SMSes (Don't ask. I feel like a hoarder already. I deleted all of them when it slowed my phone.)

I'm not using any glass protection at the moment and haven't noticed any scratches.

Honestly, the more I think about the slippery problem with the Neo Hybrid, the more I feel that I don't have a problem with it. I don't have smooth hands anyway. Does the Neo Hybrid make the Note 3 any more bulkier than the S-View?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
No error. It just stopped. Swiping stopped working, couldn't answer calls or control music.

Also, the s-view window doesn't scratch, but I think folks are seeing wear in the coating. Hit up the Spigen thread about that. I sent mine back.

The Neo is less bulky than the S'view by alot. It's a damn sexy case.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] androidslinger:
I'm currently using this case w/ my S4 and I'm planning to buy again for my N3 I just want to ask if should I buy a screen protector or a glass protector. I've been using my S4 w/o any screen protectors so i have no idea what will be the experience if I put one thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] medo5758:
it looks good
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dr.m0x:
I'm using the Neo Hybrid in conjunction with the Spigen Glas.Tr. It's a fantastic combo although not the cheapest. The Glas.Tr feels as good if not better than the naked screen and you'd never notice it was even on there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
I have to say I am disappointed in their price hikes on the Neo-Hybrid just plain greedy.

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I got Dante Red figured it would look nice, but also it was $1 when I ordered it on promo so I couldn't pass it up :)

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It's funny, since I emailed the seller (Spigen) via Amazon.com over the weekend and while I figured it was a weekend I would have heard something by now and still haven't. I have always felt they had fair and decent customer service, but they charged my CC weeks ago and the order isn't slated to for another week. Now the ETA for the Glas.tR Slim is 10/10 but my order still says 9/30 so I am trying to find out why a) they charged me weeks in advance, b) is my order date still valid and c) if I have them split my order up to insure prompt shipping will I lose out on my promo's. No word as of yet.

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I have had both on my GS4 when I had it and like both for different reasons. The Neo is a slim profile little to no bulk feeling at all. The Slim Armor is also a decent profile, but adds that extra feeling of solid protection. I got the Neo-Hybrid for $1 so I may or may not ever use it, may sell it not sure yet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] siddsm:
Yeah $35 :|
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] rdsreference:
Made a purchase yesterday the phone may not be here for three weeks but at least I'll have my beautiful cover ready. Looking forward to it spec is amazing 3 GB of Ram...:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roloracer:
So is the slim armor slightly thicker over the hybrid?

RoloRacer on SlimBean 4.3 Nexus 10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] oneandroidnut:
At least i got for $29.99 :/

not sure i would have bought for $34.99
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mystik1:
I bought the Neo Hybrid. I missed all the lower prices. :( That seems a bit off, but oh well...

I assumed from the name the slim would be slimmer, lol. Maybe not....
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DKYang:
I bet the price will be cheaper if you guys can wait for a month and if they do the same thing as the GS4, random flash sales will happen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] unlockingsky:
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mine is arriving late
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SgtGoldy:
Im pretty sure its because of the Glass.tR
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] unlockingsky:
you are correct! but my phone seem to be arriving on oct 7. another few days of waiting and i dont want to micro-scratch my phone. lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
So I got a reply from Spigen. Basically they charge and process your order so that as soon as the items available, they can ship it to you.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SgtGoldy:
haha I know, Im exactly the same way. I am considering not taking it out of the box till my screen protector arrives... :eek:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
I would say slightly thicker, but not a huge thickness difference. Not like an otterbox or anything.

Here is the Neo-Hybrid page http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy-note/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-case-neo-hybrid.html

Here is the Slim Armor page http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy-note/galaxy-note-3/galaxy-note-3-case-slim-armor.html

when you zoom in you will see the back on the slim armor is the hard plastic vs a soft backing on the neo-hybrid.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roloracer:
I like them both but my main concern is the amount of bumper around the screen, I might go for the slim armor looks a bit thicker.

RoloRacer on Vanir 4.3 Nexus 10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
BTW, my Spigen Glas.Tr shipped yesterday. I have a tracking number but it still shows a Oct. 16 - Oct. 18 delivery date?!? What about yours?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stang9779:
No taking number for my Glas.Tr. I ordered a Slim Armor sase at the same time. Maybe that has something to do with it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] billf2b:
I notice that my Neo Hybrid case that I pre-ordered through Amazon is now listed as "Preparing for Shipment", with the estimated ship date as still Sept. 30. If my Verizon Note 3 truly ships on the 30th as some have said, then the case may arrive about the same time!:o
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
If those two items are bundled in one order, yes it will affect shipping.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
Well its a bit confusing. First they told me that yes part of my order was on back order and that they don't split orders up, they ship complete. Then they told me if I tried to cancel just one item it would cancel the ENTIRE order which I was not happy about since I got (3) accessories for $1 each and that would not gel well with me. So they told me they split my order up as a courtesy which I thanked them for and shipped it out.

Now the weird part was the entire order shows having been shipped and from CA to NY (I paid for expedited shipping) it should be here by Tuesday at the latest but the tracking isn't doing me much good yet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] barnabydog:
I'm not familiar with TPU. Is it fairly stiff, or more rubbery, like the silicone material that Otterbox used a couple of years ago? Those always stretched out in short order for me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] darkkterror:
I've never had one of the Spigen cases before, but after seeing them I'm interested. Does anyone have any opinions on the Neo Hybrid vs the Slim Armor? I'm not sure which one I should get.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SgtGoldy:
Ive only ever bough spigen... so I like em lol. Neo Hybrid to me seems like better protection and thinner :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
Same here. My order has been stuck in Anaheim CA since Sept.26 according to the tracking number. And whats weird is that the estimated delivery on Amazon shows a OCT. 16 delivery date but when I use the Tracking number on USPS website it says Sept. 30 delivery date which is this coming Monday. I also got the free shipping. It would be interesting to see If mine comes before yours.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
It will be indeed. I have received no further updates and I have the USPS site sending me emails as it makes progress to me. The problem is they shipped it out on 9-27 but it hasn't moved at all. Not sure what the deal is.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gordonzhao:
just ordered the neo hybrid that's the one with the bumper around the tpu. They dropped they price to $25. Good thing I didn't order it yesterday.

Edit, ordered on Amazon.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] N*E*R*D:
Damn them! First they up the price now they lower it after I bought them both already! Lucky you
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gordonzhao:
Well it hasn't shipped yet anyways so cancel and reorder..... Estimated availability is the 7th or 8th. I ordered a eBay tpu to hold me over for a few days.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Zach Alt:
Just call Amazon. They will take care of the problem.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roloracer:
They dropped the slim armor to $19.99 at Amazon so I got that one, the neo hybrid seemed too thin for me, specially around the screen, hopefully the slim armor is thicker around the screen so I won't have to worry about putting it face down or if I happen to drop it face down, which I haven't ever before but for peace of mind.

RoloRacer on JBSandwich Note
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Zach Alt:
I'm 90% sure the Neo Hybrid is the more protective cover.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roloracer:
I just recently looked at a neo hybrid on an s4 and it was really nice but has no bumper whatsoever around the screen, there's just enough to lay it don't and have a 1 mm gap between the screen and the surface, if you get a glas-t screen protector you won't have any, feels really premium but I need a bit more bumper, the hybrid is supposed to be the best protection at the slimmest possible, there's got to be a bit more in the slim armor I hope. I also ordered a Supcase unicorn beetle hybrid case because the spigen won't ship until oct7 and it says it won't arrive until the 10th thru the 15th. The supcase is already in stock, so when I buy it I'll have a case to put it in. I'm sure AT&T will have some expensive cases like the sview case in their site for around $60 dollars , screw that.

RoloRacer on PA 4.3 Nexus 10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] unlockingsky:
i made a cancellation request and a new order. i stated my reason in the cancellation form.

thanks for the news :good:

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i wouldn't mind waiting for a better case. i think it is worth the wait.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gordonzhao:
The reason why I don't like the slim armor is the plastic back is going to get scratched and look hideous.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roloracer:
That's why I purchased both, the supcase should be here in a few days so I can have it when I buy the phone and the spigen will come later then I'll swap them. I already received the spigen ultra clear screen protector.

RoloRacer on PA 4.3 Nexus 10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] wilflare:
just ordered this together with GLAS tR

hope it's worth it

(sigh would have preferred a pocket to pit my cards and stuff)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] unlockingsky:
i did too.. it would not ship till 10/10
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vtjay:
I've had them on my iPhones, great for and protection, but the colored portion on the slim armor scratches like crazy, I'm getting the neo-hybrid, a little pop of color but much less to scratch. Btw, they are 24.99 on amazon now
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lm that guy:
Sweet! Finally after 3 days my Tracking number just got updated. My package has left the facility in the neighboring town and is on schedule to be delivered tomorrow! I wouldn't worry too much, im sure yours is on its way as well.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Vaibhavpbhosale:
SF Coated?

Has anyone tried this? It says $9.99 + Free shipping on Amazon

[SF COATED] SPIGEN Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Case Slim [Ultra Fit] [Smooth Black] Rubbery Feel Non-Slip Grip Matte Hard Case for Galaxy Note III
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DKYang:
Give us a quick review if you can. I'm curious if there is a slight opening for the bottom speaker.

The only thing I don't like about this case is maintaining if the bumper cracks, because then you will probably need to buy a new one and it took a long time for Spigen to release the bumpers only.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ohbreeeezy:
I have that on my note 1, not much protection but still rocking with it
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] droidguru:
I used one on my S4 until the thin plastic near the charging port cracked just from normal use, never any drops, etc.. Some people got theirs replaced with a "reinforced" bumper, but my replacement looks exactly the same. I'm debating on whether or not to cancel my order on Amazon for the Neo Hybrid for the N3, because although it looks nice, I never could get the corners to stay on my S4 while in my pocket. I supposed this is what caused it to break even though I have a dedicated pocket for my phone. I ordered an Otterbox-like case from eBay for $8 to have some protection in the meantime and decide what to do.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Impuls3101:
I just received my glas.tr today but the neo hybrid case still hasn't shipped. It seems really solid and not bulky at all. I was expecting it to be thicker with what people were saying on here. I just need my phone and case so I can give a decent review but for now its looks perfect.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stang9779:
I wish they would split up my order so I could have my Glas.Tr.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
I don't know. Mine has not updated or done anything since 9-27. It still says "Electronic Shipping Info Received" and that is it. I got an email from Spigen asking for me to comment on my purchase. I said I would be happy to once I actually got it and that it hasn't arrived despite paying for expedite 2-3 day shipping and its late. It bothers me quite a bit, but my phone isn't here yet so I won't get too worked up over it. Still I paid for expedited shipping and it hasn't moved in 3 days.

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It seems they ship complete which isn't unreasonable given shipping costs and all, but what bothered me was I couldn't cancel part of my order and have re-order it for a later shipment. I had several items on m order at promo pricing so they were kind enough to make an exception and split my order but I still don't have it, yet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] klyeo:
Yes. Thats because our side chrome are a bit higher than the screen itself. So when you put Glass tR on, it feels ok, not too raised.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
Well I canceled my entire order today with Spigen, hated to give up the $1 Neo-Hybrid and screen protectors, but they billed me last Thursday, marked my order shipped sent me tracking and now I find out my order never shipped, it won't be shipping until next week and may not arrive in time for my phone on the 10th. I know they are swamped with orders but its really no excuse for bad customer service. They had originally promised to split my order last week and ship the one item later on but they didn't do it.

I ordered other accessories from iLoome.com (tempered screen protectors), aluminum buttons from MIME USA and will get a cheap TPU case to tide me over until a good case comes out.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SgtGoldy:
Canceled my 35.00 order and reordered it for 25.00 today.