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[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
I think i'm sold with those pictures, too bad that they doesn't carry any more colors but im getting it anyway. Thanks once again bromat.
[Vibrant Accessories] bromat80:
By looking at the nexus section we can only hope that more colors come out for this phone. I would really like a different color just to mix things up.
[Vibrant Accessories] kizer:
Thank you I was hoping thats what they are.
[Vibrant Accessories] gunks:
Just got the case in the mail about an hour ago. This thing is solid. Not as bulky as you would suspect it to be. Great fit and feel. The perfect case in my opinion... 5 out of 5.
[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
Good to know that. I'm going to buy it, but holding it a bit to see if they get any more colors online... would be cool to have a red/black, green/black or blue/black case :D
[Vibrant Accessories] Thajones:
I added my two cents for more colors :) since there is no guarantee you can buy either of the pieces individually
[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
Did you made the request in the product forum? i voted like 30 mins ago... thank you!

Vote here guys for more variety colors http://feedback.case-mate.com/forum...ions/999781-samsung-vibrant-variety?ref=title :)
[Vibrant Accessories] bromat80:
Voted, but it will probably be a while before there are more colors. Someone posted about colors on their facebook about more colors for the evo and they responded with "Just Pink and Black, nothing else is planned yet so it'd be awhile if we do." .
[Vibrant Accessories] Chalup:
Just got mine today and I like it, though it definitely adds significant bulk. Fitment is perfect
[Vibrant Accessories] denny_1986:
looks like the barely there case is designed. Anyone bought it yet? Doesn't look like it would protect anything, though...
[Vibrant Accessories] Astitious:
I love my tough case! It really protects the phone and makes it feel solid. Highly recommend it.
[Vibrant Accessories] fumanstan:
I was waiting to see how the barely there looked, but after looking at it I think i'm down to try a tough case. Ordered!
[Vibrant Accessories] bromat80:
You made a good choice. I am sure that you will like it. Bought one for my wife and I and it is the best case that I have ever bought. (have an otterbox on my blackberry and I hate it.)
[Vibrant Accessories] mrmalik:
I would like to see a outterbox case for this phone any one know if there is already one in the making?
[Vibrant Accessories] fumanstan:
Good to hear, mine shipped today and i'm eager to play with it. Only concern is if Samsung ever releases that home dock, since I really like the dock app and want to use it on my desk at work. Oh well! Cross that bridge when I arrive at it :D
[Vibrant Accessories] gunks:
They say that there is one lined up. But that may take months. My girlfriend has an otterbox on her BB and I can tell you (I have the castemate tough) that this case is as good if not better than the otterbox.
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
The tough case looks good, but I just ordered a barely there. Will post impressions when I get it, should be Monday or Tuesday.
[Vibrant Accessories] rizzxx7:
the mettalic silver looks amazing
[Vibrant Accessories] salman.a:
The pictures above within this forum are they for barley there or tough?
[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
Tough Case :)
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
I agree, really cool - little too flashy for my everyday though, so I went with the black. If the black was glossy like the SGP slider it would be money.
[Vibrant Accessories] fumanstan:
I got my Tough Case today. Real solid and has a nice feel to it. I thought it was going to end up being bulkier, but it's actually still pretty slim. The buttons are still easy to get to as well. I know some people don't want to pay $30 for a case and want to stick to the cheap EBay ones, but i'm pretty happy.

Can anyone comment on the screen protectors it came with? Is it worth it, or is Real Look still significantly better?
[Vibrant Accessories] Blue_Alien:
I just got my tough case today as well and I really like it. Like fumanstan said, it still feels like a slim phone with the case on. The overall feel is solid and should protect the phone pretty well. I didn't put on the included screen protector as I have a realook.
[Vibrant Accessories] bromat80:
The screen protector that comes with this case is for the international version.
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
I just got my "barely there" case yesterday, and I have to say that this is pretty annoying - even though it was probably less than 50/50 I would use the damn thing anyway ... just pisses me off.

About the "Barely There" case: I promised to post impressions/review; I don't have a working camera at the moment to take pics, but I'll plan on updating this post once I get some good pics.

The case itself is very nice - it's a soft touch/hard plastic type of deal. There's a lot of similar cases going around, but I went for this one in part b/c I believe that you get what you pay for, and $20 is not bad. Overall, the case is very clean and elegant looking (important to me as a lawyer); it has a nice feel and adds some weight/heft to the phone (I have big hands, so appreciate a little extra bulk); it covers the corners and extends a bit past the bottom and top of the phone, so I believe it will do a good job protecting if I drop it; it is SUPER easy to pocket, slim as can be (adds about 1/8 inch), and fits (though quite snugly) in the leather sleeve/clip case I bought from Tmo. I plan on keeping it, and think it's worth the $20, especially since I can keep it in the "barely there" case all the time and also use the sleeve when I'm wearing a suit or whatever.

Finally, the fit and quality are definitely first-rate - I don't see any imperfections at all, and it fits my phone very tight and snug, so that it's almost like part of the phone. I think if you want some protection for the phone, but keeping a low profile and looking classy and understated, this is a good option. Will add pics ASAP.
[Vibrant Accessories] DaSmittyman:
I bought the tough case and love it!. it does not add all that much more to the phone fits just fine in my pockets and i wear dress pants a lot!. has a great feeling the back is rigid enough to make it easy to hold onto especially does still using swype(i love it) The case doesn't overlap its boundaries for the screen, the only issue i had was i got the galaxy s screen protector with the button in the middle but its okay ill deal with it for now until i buy another screen protector.
[Vibrant Accessories] mmalott:
Is the screen protector of the same value as the case or something it seemed like they threw in b/c it cost them .02 cents?
[Vibrant Accessories] DaxM:
Got my Barely There case in today as well. Overall, it's great! You can see how much it covers in the pictures on the case-mate website. One thing I was worried about was the size of the openings for the volume and power buttons. They are definitely large enough to not hinder their usage. Also, I am able to use it in conjunction with my bestskinsever clear skin on the back of the phone. It fits very snugly and I don't see it coming off by accident very easily. Recommended!
[Vibrant Accessories] rizzxx7:
any pics of it on?
[Vibrant Accessories] DaxM:
I'll try to post some pics tonight. I got the black one, wife got the pink.
[Vibrant Accessories] kcbboy:
the barely there cases seem a little scary. It doesn't fully cover the top or the bottom which makes me hesistant to get it.
[Vibrant Accessories] Sanger4581:
got the tough case today and its great. definitely worth the money
[Vibrant Accessories] flexnix:
Damn. That slim case is super nice. Thanks for posting the links sir.
[Vibrant Accessories] ElGuapo361:
Really loving my Barely There case. It certainly keeps the slim form factor of the phone itself. I also have the silicone case from T-Mobile, and while it protects the phone quite well, it just makes it very bulky.

Very pleased with this setup.
[Vibrant Accessories] RiseUp:
Thank you for posting your photos! I was thinking about getting the Barely There case, and your photos just sold me on it.
[Vibrant Accessories] cjruppel:
Does the Barely There case help with making the phone feel less slippery? I bought the T-Mobile silicone case because the phone almost slipped out of my hand a couple of times but I don't care for its bulkiness.
[Vibrant Accessories] ElGuapo361:
It is a bit less slick, but it isn't nearly as grippy as the T-Mobile Gel case. It also adds just slightly more surface area to hold on to without being bulky. I find it easy to hold than the bare phone.
[Vibrant Accessories] DaxM:
I concur with ElGuapo, a little more grip than stock, but nothing like a gel case. As a side note, the pink case (I imagine not too many people on this board would be interested in it), is actually slightly metallic in color. It is much more attractive than the pictures on their site make it out to seem. It has a metallic magenta tone to it. Much better looking than a flat pink color. I'm also interested to see if the 'chrome' colored version will have issues with the finish rubbing off. Time will tell.
[Vibrant Accessories] lucky 69:
just got a email that my tough case has shipped.can't wait to get it ! i was holding out for the sgp slider case but that went down in flames.till i seen this thread.so thank's for posting pic's of there case's help me out to make my choice.:D
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
Same here - makes the phone feel more substantial without adding significant size, and I'm pretty confident in the level of protection. Obviously, it's not a tough case, but I don't think I need that much armor!

Definite bonus is that it fits inside the leather sleeve from T-mo, so I can have the added protection of the barely there while using the sleeve. Before, if I wanted to use the sleeve, the phone would be naked when I took it out to use it, which kinda sucks.
[Vibrant Accessories] s0niqu3:
Figures, lol.

I ordered the pink color i9000 mesh case after waiting all this time for the case-mate barely-there, until I saw the online pictures in pink which make it look hideous.

Any chance you can post pictures? I see another $20 gone from my bank account in the near future.

cheers,

=)

~ Jocelyn
[Vibrant Accessories] DaxM:
Pink Case

Here are some pics of the pink case. It's a slightly deeper color in person.
[Vibrant Accessories] SamVib:
I just received my Case-Mate Barely There case.

So far, its pretty awesome. Feels good in the hand, very grippy (if thats a word).

It's super thin (hence "barely there").

Adds necessary weight to the phone.

Easy to snap in and out.

I really like this case. although the screen protector is not so great. It's for the European model, meaning it has the square hole at the button where the buttons are.

Lots of bubbles... lots of 'em.

Well, that was my mini-review. I will post pictures some time soon.
[Vibrant Accessories] Kid Poker:
Is anyone using the Tough Case with a pouch? I'm trying to find one to go along with it
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
I got a chance to test the barely there case, so to speak, when I dropped my phone the other day, from waist height onto a stone floor. Not a single noticeable blemish on the case or phone. I'm impressed, and I only like this case better the longer I have it.
[Vibrant Accessories] fumanstan:
I'm not sure why the Case-Mate cases aren't getting more attention here. Both options seem very very good.
[Vibrant Accessories] talltexan:
Still no white :-/

Anyone get the Chrome?

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[Vibrant Accessories] rizzxx7:
I want to see some chrome pics as well, the site has limited pics
[Vibrant Accessories] Kid Poker:
I just dropped my phone from table height, and it fell straight to the floor sceen facing down with the tough case......not a single scratch on there. My personal recommendation, Tough Case+ReaLook screen protector=Golden. I'm trying to find a pouch that can fit the phone with the tough case in it so I don't have to carry it in my pocket.
[Vibrant Accessories] talltexan:
Could You upload photos of your tough case?
[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
Here are some pictures http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7753029&postcount=45
[Vibrant Accessories] bromat80:
If you find a pouch let me know. I have been trying different ones that I see in stores but I have yet to find the perfect one.
[Vibrant Accessories] lucky 69:
ok guy's and gal's .got my casemate toughcase on and it is great.well a buddy of mine has a captive and found a website that has a leather case and it fit's perfect .it has a magnet flap lock. it's very high quality made,so don't let the price fool ya .i was surprised myself for the price .here are some pic's of it .when i put the phone in the first time ,if fit's snug .so you won't worrie about falling out.but it's not to tight. the case has expandable side's to it.well i'm very happy with it hope this might help ya out .:D lol almost forgot the link to the case. http://store.thebluedot.net/Items/c...ase for Samsung Galaxy S i9000 Pouch Pro Skin
[Vibrant Accessories] Bugdog:
That thing looks pretty sweet imo, but I had to go with the more conservative option. I was really torn though - the silver looks very very cool.
[Vibrant Accessories] Goog1e Phone:
Highly Recommend over the eBay knock off.

I had the knock off version of the CM barely case from ebay ($5) and I was happy with it. It fit pretty darn well and it protected the phone well enough. I tried holding off on the case-mate barely there cases since I basically had an identical one from ebay, but I couldn't resist and ended up buying one anyways.

Boy am I glad I bought one. Although it's $20, it's the nicest case ever. This thing fits like a glove. Very solid and tight feel to it. Compared to the ebay one I had, this one is a lot slimmer and fits better. I highly recommend this case.
[Vibrant Accessories] seojuhwan:
Are there any more colors coming out?

I am interested in metallic dark gray/carbon.

BTW does anybody know if there are any legit carbon fiber cases?

Thx.
[Vibrant Accessories] seojuhwan:
More questions:

Does the barely there case protect the front and side edges of the phone? Would it absorb any shock if dropped?

Also how does it feel in the hand? Is it smooth, grippy, plasticy? Pros and cons compared to silicone cases?

Sorry for so many questions but just don't wanna buy wrong things....
[Vibrant Accessories] chadti99:
I've got a black barely there case coming, would be cool if they made a translucent smoke color though.
[Vibrant Accessories] soarsore:
Thanks L69, I just ordered it. It is exactly what I was looking for without the big price. While I am at it since I am a noob, I want to thank everyone who contributes to this forum. It has made life with my first smart phone much easier. I don't have any idea where I would of learned about all this without xda.
[Vibrant Accessories] lucky 69:
your welcome hope ya like it !:D i know i do .
[Vibrant Accessories] Kid Poker:
thanks. i just placed my order for the case as well. been looking everywhere for one that fits.
[Vibrant Accessories] murse:
I just received the chrome case today. I'll try to post some pictures later. Overall, it's a great looking case. I always use slim-style cases and this is probably the nicest I've used. Great fit, just the right balance of portability, pocketability, and protection. Concerning the chrome - I like it! I typically only buy black cases. Chrome has never been an option for any cases in the past so I thought I would give it a try. It's not as bright and shiny as you might think once it's on the phone. The chrome is applied to a black plastic with what seems like very minor transluscence, so the chrome is a little "darker" if that makes any sense. But's it's not quite as dark as the chrome bezel around the phone. To me it seems like a nice balance between style and substance - without excessive bling. I definitely not a bling kind of guy.

Now, for the bad: Fingerprint magnet! As you would expect. Now I get to constantly wipe off the front AND the back. LOL. The other thing that I expect to happen after some use is that the chrome will scratch and get some marks with the black plastic underneath showing through. I kind of expected that to be the case because it's a coated plastic rather than full molded color. Of course, the black case wouldn't have either of these issues. I'll have to reassess after a couple of months whether my walk on the phone case wild side was worth it. ;)
[Vibrant Accessories] seojuhwan:
Thanks for that! I saw a video review on it and it said the same... I'm torn on what to get... :'( I will wait for the pics...

BTW how does it feel in ur hand?
[Vibrant Accessories] seojuhwan:
On top of my previously ask questions, I have one more...

When I got this device, I got zagg right after I bought it to protect it (didn't know anything about sp in general then...)

I got the back/body case.

However according to a review the barely there wouldn't fit with zagg?? Would that be true? Then what should I do?
[Vibrant Accessories] soarsore:
Thanks to this thread I picked up a pink and black tough case, I even had it expressed shipped because I knew it was only a matter of time before the new unprotected phone found the floor. Wouldn't you know it, the first day it was on it slipped off a closed laptop and hit the floor without a hiccup.

It is my first case so I have noting to compare it to, however I can not image there being anything else out there that offers the protection, feel, fit of this thing. It is pretty great.

Since I have not seen this color on here I took some pics, the watches are there to make the pics a little less boring.
[Vibrant Accessories] murse:
A follow-up to my earlier observations about the chrome barely there case. I've found that it degrades the signal of my phone. At first I though I might be crazy, but while looking at phone signal levels in various locations with the case on and off, I found the signal to degrade by 5-10 db. I have since discovered similar complaints about the chrome barely there for the iPhone 3GS.

I contacted Case-mate about returning the case and exchanging it for the black one. They wanted me to pay return shipping, but because of the issue, I thought they should cover it. I'm waiting to hear back from them - the rep had to talk to a "supervisor" who wasn't at her desk at the time.
[Vibrant Accessories] Paging Dr B:
The barely there looks great but doesn't seem like it offers any protection other than scratch protection. And on the other hand the Tough case looks like it could survive WWIII. Is the tough case as bulky as it appears? Would the black barely there actually protect the phone if it were to slip out of your hands on onto the sidewalk?
[Vibrant Accessories] lucky 69:
well hi Paging Dr B,haven't talked to you sense the g1 day's lol.well as far as the toughcase bulky ,i would say no.the pic's of the case alone make's it look huge!but when i got mine i was surprised it wasn't.it don't make the phone much thicker at all and it will take a beating. i was looking at the barely there case but ,i thought it would not protect from a good fall at all.plus i didn't like the way it only cover's the top and side's of the screen .but everyone has there own taste .i was looking to get one of the sgp slider case but they have to rework them or something went wrong with the mgf of it .but i love this toughcase very impressed with it well hope this help's ya .good to talk at ya again ! :D
[Vibrant Accessories] Paging Dr B:
Hey whats up lucky, it certainly has been a while. Thanks for the info, I just purchased a black rubbery clip on case from ebay for $7 shipped. I'm going to try that first and go from there. If it feels cheap then i'll either upgrade to the Tough Case or I may go with one of those Silke cases from SGP.

I just bought another black case on ebay for $3 shipped that looks identical to the barely there case. I'll post pics once the cases arrive if anyone's interested in saving dough. I used the extra cash to buy a realook screen protector.
[Vibrant Accessories] ludeboye:
Pulled the trigger on 2 case mate tough cases one for the vibrant and one for nexus one :D
[Vibrant Accessories] lucky 69:
you won't be sorry very nice cases !:D
[Vibrant Accessories] chadti99:
I really like my barely there case but it doesn't provide much protection on the top and bottom. My phone slipped out of my pocket and hit some concrete scarring the chrome ring in the process, maybe a 6 inch drop.

Wish I had brought my tmobile case on this trip now. Hopefully we'll start seeing replacement parts on ebay soon.
[Vibrant Accessories] :
I have both the tough case and barely there. I like the barely there but I don't think it offers enough protection. It looks great and makes the phone feel less slick but the tough case is almost otterbox like without the otterbox bulk. Only thing I've noticed is the phone gets very warm with the tough case on and frequent use. This is a warm phone to begin with so keep that in mind. I also use a zagg on the screen but I am about to switch to a different screen protector since the orange peel of the zagg is annoying.
[Vibrant Accessories] SamVib:
I have the barely threre case and I also don't think it provides much protection. I also think it would survive a drop.

I think I should get a tough case. Any suggestions?
[Vibrant Accessories] Dragoth12:
While I have no experience with the "Barely There" case I did purchase 2 "Tough" cases for my wife and I. I work in the automotive industry and carry my phone with me all the time, needless to say, as a result my phones usually take a beating.

The Vibrant is the first "Smart Phone" I have ever really owned, and I have to admit I don't know how I went so long without one, but I digress. The "Tough" case does add some bulk to the phone, however, I don't mind that because the phone is so compact in the first place. I have no doubt that in a fall, this case will fully protect the phone. It fits very snuggly and I LOVE how they handled the volume and power buttons. (They are completely covered by the silicone case, but still retain full functionality).

I use the case in conjunction with a zagg like screen protector (not sure on the exact brand, I bought it from one of the "Tricked Out Accessories" kiosks in the mall.) The silicone case barely fits over the edge of the screen surface just barely far enough to help keep the screen protector from peeling up which I like. The silicone case fits perfectly within the plastic hard shell and there is no way it would ever fall out on its own.

I couldn't have asked for a better case for the vibrant, It is very functional, good looking still, and very protecting. I was worried about the pricing at first, but I would buy another one in a heartbeat, it is worth it. If you need good protection for your phone, I would definitely recommend this case. (I haven't dropped my phone yet, but I'm sure it will happen, and I definitely feel better with this case on it).
[Vibrant Accessories] fumanstan:
I've been using a Tough Case for months now, and decided I wanted to try something new and decided to get a Barely There case for kicks. I think i'm going to switch to it for every day use. I got used to the extra size of the Tough Case, and it's nice going back to slimmer look. Plus, I picked the Chrome one that seems to really fit in well with the Chrome trim that goes around the phone. I haven't dropped my phone and am pretty careful, so while less protection is somewhat worrisome i can't help but really dig the style :p
[Vibrant Accessories] g.sembhi:
I have a case that I bought from daydeal.com, its a hybrid case made from hard plastic on the back and soft tpu on the sides, it pretty good.