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[Vibrant Accessories] demo23019:
IMO the hybrid give an all around better solid feel/look with hard back, and doesn't give off the cheap slimy feel with sweaty hand like rubbery TPU cases give off. And slides in the pocket better and also doesn't hide the galaxy S emblem :D

Also Ive never noticed my phone giving off any heat, unless im using while its charging with my hybrid

I highly recommend the hybrid case, and its only like 10 buck so
[Vibrant Accessories] CBung:
Thanks for the recommendation guys, I just bought mine from them on ebay (half the price of their website) .. I'm also going to give Realook SP a try at the same time :) Hope to confirm everyones positive vibes here shortly :)
[Vibrant Accessories] belayson:
wow thank God, I have been screwed with so many crappy and costly galaxy s cases and finally reading this thread this case seems PERFECT for me. Just purchased and I'll put up my impressions when it gets here. Thanks alot OP for the find! :)
[Vibrant Accessories] kizer:
Just bought another one to shelf away just in case I ever need it. Doubt it, but its always nice to know.
[Vibrant Accessories] degeneration:
So I actually stopped using mine. Works well, but with it on my phone seems to randomly reboot from time to time. I realize that makes very little sense, but I figured maybe sometimes in my pocket the body is readjusting and holding down the power button or just all the plastic is causing too much heat (in my pocket, in the desert...)

Just saying, still an awesome case, just sometimes my phone was off, and it might not be the case at all... oh and with the case I obviously can't use my car/bike mount. SIGH... otherwise I think it was money well spent, I will keep it around in case I am smart enough to grab it when going anywhere that I will probably be dangerously playing with my phone too much...
[Vibrant Accessories] lunalearner:
Samsung raspberry/blackTPU case from T-Mobile (and ebay)

I just received one of the new Samsung TPU cases (sold in T-Mobile stores, but I got it on ebay for a smidge less).

I have a couple of TPU cases already--I like the texture and degree of stiffness/flexibility. The one with the best fit has the hard-to-press buttons, while the one with the easy-to-press buttons is too pink and looks fugly and fat from the front and side, though it covers everything it should (maybe a clear one would have been a better choice than a color!), but this new shaded raspberry-to-black design, which looks very appealing, has two drawbacks. The first is that the shiny back (which does look nice) is a fingerprint magnet, where the diamond-patterned TPU cases don't show anything but the battery cover underneath, which looks quite okay. The second, BIG issue I have with the new case is that the holes for the camera and the two inputs on the top of the phone are HUGE!!! Meaning that they leave a large square of phone back bare around the camera, and of the black top edge of the phone around the two inputs. The one around the USB input is 16mm x 8mm (as opposed to 13mm x 6mm and mm x 8mm on my two other cases!). The square around the camera is 14mm x 14mm, as opposed to the TPU cases, which measure 12mm x 12mm. In fact, the camera square isn't even centered around the camera! To be fair, this is pretty much how they look in the official photographs, but it doesn't really sink in how huge they are until you see and compare them to other cases that fit around those spaces more accurately.

The fit around the screen is nice and looks good, but I am very worried about how poorly the camera is protected and the bare surrounds where there should be a good fit. I suppose I should not be surprised about shoddy manufacture by Samsung--it about equals their customer service--but I am very disappointed in this case--it certainly doesn't live up my expectations for a Samsung brand case for a Samsung phone--for which I paid 3-4 times more than the generic TPU cases from Hong Kong that have much more accurately cut holes.

So I'm (sadly) still searching for my perfect case!
[Vibrant Accessories] mrsbelpit:
^ I have that raspberry/black case and the major problem is the covered power button-I'll pull the phone out and realize I turned it off because it's so hard to press to lock the screen. I just ordered the magenta slider that tmobile has from ebay for $13. I just wanted something that left the rockers uncovered. I will get the SGP slider if and when it finally comes out for the Vibrant.
[Vibrant Accessories] Tpavey:
Got one. Nice case, but like others have said, difficult to press the power button.
[Vibrant Accessories] ionic7:
i am using a body glove case on mine and i love it.
[Vibrant Accessories] briankao1992:
Honestly the best case that I have used is the rubberized hard case that I bought from amazon for like 3 bucks, not the ones from ebay the eBay ones suck.
[Vibrant Accessories] androidmonkey:
Link please.
[Vibrant Accessories] Kubernetes:
My problem with most cases is that the Vibrant's body is already a big piece of plastic--do I need something to cover a body material that's cheaper than the case?

However, I did end up getting one of those Anycall mesh cases, if only because of the better grip that it provides. It does look nice,
[Vibrant Accessories] rubberwheels:
Just received the case today! LOVE IT! It completely covers the bezel which i like! one thing about it is that the buttons are harder to press now. I'll get used to it in time.
[Vibrant Accessories] azsamsancho:
I was reading this thread and decided to buy it. I am not dissappointed. The cover looks amazing. The buttons are hard to press, but I think it gets better with time!
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
This really might be the best case ever. I have the black TMo rubber case, and got one of the TPU argyle cases. But this one is great for everyday use. The TMo case feels like it offers more protection, but (until we get the factory ready to run), I work in an office 90% of the time.

Thanks to the OP!

-bZj
[Vibrant Accessories] Nickarus:
OP, and everyone following, thank you so much for this thread!

I got the same black TPU/frosted acrylic case as originally pictured via eBay and have put it through some heavy use in the last week.

Aesthetically - this case is more than I hoped. Very sharp.

Functionally it's perfect. The naked phone fell out of my hands more often than not because the edges of the phone are just too thin to get a good grip without wrapping my fingers around the phone (inadvertently touching screen). This adds just enough grippy TPU bulk so that I can get a safe-handle on the device.

TPU only just overlaps all edges of the glass screen. Very clean look.

Slips in and out of pocket very easily.

Happy to see all openings including the "charm port" are accounted for.

The TPU-covered volume/power buttons were something I was really frustrated with at first, but it's only a matter of time before you learn to squeeze the phone in a different way and it feels natural again. I would caution anyone with long nails or stumpy fingers to give this consideration - I may have had an easier time adjusting due to playing guitar?

Wish I ordered this on day one =).
[Vibrant Accessories] ed1380:
This the one I got. I love it so far. gives it a nice bulk to hold on to, because I had a problem with it slipping out of my hand. and the side buttons are too recessed that I could never find them without looking, with this I can actually feel them and it wraps nicely around the phone. AND for $4 it cant be beat lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140458346724&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
[Vibrant Accessories] gl3nng:
got the case and loving it....not too bulky...

thanks for the info OP
[Vibrant Accessories] dcontrol:
Anybody cut out the buttons with good results? Do you need to cut out a bigger hole to press the buttons easily?
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
Why would you want to do that...?

They work great as-is for pushing the difficult power button.

-bZj
[Vibrant Accessories] dcontrol:
Right before I posted that I took it out of the case and cleaned it a bit. It feels great without the case and pressing the buttons is so much easier. I don't get how it can be easier with the case on since it needs more force.
[Vibrant Accessories] down8:
The force may be higher, but it is easier to hit the button. For me, anyway.

-bZj
[Vibrant Accessories] androidmonkey:
I agree with down8, as do most people. The case is great except for pressing the side buttons. The button recess is to big. I added some tape to it and it makes the pressing the buttons easier.
[Vibrant Accessories] azsamsancho:
The case looks phenomenal! Slick, professional, it blends with the phone. yesterday I met a guy with vibrant and he had an ugly ass case. It ruined the vibrant! Mine looked spectacular next to his! Big thanks to the OP!
[Vibrant Accessories] raverj:
Just got mine, love it so for. Thanks for posting this up.
[Vibrant Accessories] aperezny:
Would like less shine but agree, it is a great case.

I bought this case in Downtown Manhattan the other day for 7 bucks. The buttons on the side and the shining look of it are the only drawbacks, other than that, great case at a good price.
[Vibrant Accessories] belayson:
Man, this shipping is taking forever. I live in Canada and its taking longer to get the case from daydeal in the US than it took me to get my zenus case from hong kong! same price for the shipping too!
[Vibrant Accessories] mbrando45:
I agree. This is by far the best looking case for our phone so far. But, pressing the buttons sucks foot long bull balls. Anyone have any ideas besides tape? Anyone tried cutting the button areas out?
[Vibrant Accessories] mbrando45:
...And I have to say that I bought the generic black rubber t-mo case and I am loving it. Not nearly as good looking as the one this thread is about, but much more functional. I also like the "non-skid" texture.
[Vibrant Accessories] kiapolo:
After having the case for about a month, pushing the buttons is much easier.
[Vibrant Accessories] belayson:
Case came in today, it feels great and looks awesome. The phone feels alot more sturdy and the different materials complement each other nicely. The back is more white then the pictures here made it seem but it still looks good, and slides in the pocket really easy, that silicon case was such a pain to pull out of the pocket. Only complaint is the buttons are ridiculously hard to push, hopefully it gets better. Other than that, this case is pretty awesome and I'm happy I got it, thanks TC!
[Vibrant Accessories] demo23019:
The buttons should get easier to push over time.

I've had mine for over a month and buttons take less pressure to push

Just a heads up power button should be little easier when pushing from the back of the button
[Vibrant Accessories] belayson:
for any of you guys who are looking for the same case with different color combinations check this out:

http://www.mobimega.com/momax-icase-pro-pc-tpu-for-samsung-galaxy-s-i9000.html

pretty much the same idea but with some pretty nice color combos :)
[Vibrant Accessories] scrizz:
omg I can't believe I never saw this thread b4

LOL

thx
[Vibrant Accessories] Gigamaster89:
For the i9000, might not work with the Vibrant...and uh, how can we order it in the US? :P
[Vibrant Accessories] demo23019:
Hybrid TPU case from daydeal isn't for vibrant its for I9000 and it fits fine

EDIT

Im wrong, its advertised for t959 but when you get the package it says I9000

And if anyones interested if you search "Momax iCase Pro samsung" on ebay you will find them

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=Momax+iCase+Pro+samsung&_sacat=See-All-Categories
[Vibrant Accessories] demo23019:
......sorry doublepost
[Vibrant Accessories] Steeltippin:
This case has saved my phone about 3 times now. Best case ever is the truth
[Vibrant Accessories] Gigamaster89:
The MoMax white ones look nice.
[Vibrant Accessories] mbrando45:
That made a huge difference. No idea why I didn't notice before. When you push it from the back, it is quite easier. Thanks for the heads up!

Mark
[Vibrant Accessories] kizer:
Wow they have Green and Blue. I've been waiting for either of those colors. Make sure you use the currency convertor at the top of their page or you will be stumped trying to figure out what 131 HKD means. ;) Its like 12.90 cents US.

White looks kinda cool too.
[Vibrant Accessories] g.sembhi:
if u do a little search u can find it on ebay for about $7, search "samsung vibrant case"
[Vibrant Accessories] cride11:
Just ordered the black with clear back from DayDeal.com. Will be my third and hopefully last case.
[Vibrant Accessories] mr2t32:
Just got my hybrid case today. Gotta say, it is a very nice case. It does feels thinner than the gel case one that i had. worth the $10.
[Vibrant Accessories] jonwilly:
Just have to agree. Its a great case. Got it for 13 dollars on Ebay. Love it.
[Vibrant Accessories] brooke00000:
Ordered mine on the 14th, got the shipping notification on the 16th, arrived in the mail on the 20th. Just have to agree with everyone else -- FANTASTIC case. I came from the tmo gel case and this is considerably thinner and feels just as sturdy in the hand. Great look, and the buttons are not nearly as difficult to press as I thought they would be. I recommend this to anyone looking for a great case for their Vibrant.
[Vibrant Accessories] barmanham:
This case is really good gives a little weight to the phone I really like it
[Vibrant Accessories] kmfisher:
Does this case cause the phone to slide around less? I want to set the Vibrant on my dash when driving and using GPS due to the better signal, but every time I turn the phone slides a ton. Or, is the hard back just as slippery and slide just as much? Thanks.
[Vibrant Accessories] bigjoe87865:
Just received the case yesterday... I really like the fit and finish, looks well made.

everything about it is great EXCEPT the buttons and the sliding nature of the case. (driving and having it slide on the dash)

but Im going to stick with this case, it definitely protects the phone well, looks great and sleek and is pretty affordable ($8 shipped)

this case + realook screen protector is what im running right now for daily use with the drops and falls associated with daily usage , and Im very confident this combo will protect my phone well.
[Vibrant Accessories] eapen7:
Nice tip, thanks!
[Vibrant Accessories] december.underground:
I have had this case for a bit and the buttons do get easier to press with time. Also it fit perfectly over my invisashield and it feels great in my hands and makes the phone feel less fragile :-). Over all a great deal and well worth the 8 dollars you spend :-).

0bey
[Vibrant Accessories] Gigamaster89:
Anyone have close up/nice shots of the case? Went through the thread but didn't find any besides stock pics.
[Vibrant Accessories] brooke00000:
Kizer posted pictures towards the beginning of the thread, but I can't post the link because I am a new user. They show off the case really well.
[Vibrant Accessories] philly0429:
I ordered this case in black 3 days ago from daydeal on ebay. Should you get a tracking number when it ships or do they ship it regular mail?
[Vibrant Accessories] brooke00000:
I received a shipping notification (email) when Daydeal put it in the mail, but I did not receive a tracking number.
[Vibrant Accessories] ColorNapkin:
Some people in the earlier pages were complaining about the power button not havnig a cutout. Is this the case really? How is that even acceptable?
[Vibrant Accessories] philly0429:
So it came today! It truly is the best case ever. Just enough grip on the sides but not enough to turn out your pocket. Its really light...and it fit amazingly well. Almost like the phone was made just for the case. Thanks!

I don't think that there is a need for the power button to have a cut out. Its a little tougher but not enough to go and destroy the case. I love it.
[Vibrant Accessories] ColorNapkin:
So is there a hole for the power/lock button or not?
[Vibrant Accessories] driftmania:
How did you get yours before me? I ordered mine on the 26th and I still haven't gotten it :(
[Vibrant Accessories] philly0429:
I'm not sure....but I sent daydeal a message on ebay 2 days ago requesting tracking info and they gave me a tracking code....i check it and it said delivered already....went and checked the mail and sure enough! I'm in hawaii too....things usually take longer to get here. It shipped from Anaheim.
[Vibrant Accessories] driftmania:
That sucks because I'm in San Francisco and I'm in the same state. :(
[Vibrant Accessories] philly0429:
Sorry dude.... You should email daydeal. Mine shipped on 11/30 and got here on 12/3.
[Vibrant Accessories] draikz:
Aww man, the listings ended from daydeal. Anybody know any other ebay sellers that has them?
[Vibrant Accessories] ColorNapkin:
They're still there.

Take a look at daydeal.com ebay store

http://shop.ebay.com/daydeal.com/m....&_odkw=&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m270.l1313
[Vibrant Accessories] draikz:
They only have pink and purple left ._. LOL.
[Vibrant Accessories] skoalbandit123:
i think i bought the last clear one this morning from them :D

edit: Its black not clear

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m570&_nkw=vibrant+tpu Look through here
[Vibrant Accessories] mrsbelpit:
you can order directly from daydeal:

http://www.daydeal.com/home.php?cat=5085
[Vibrant Accessories] draikz:
The black ones on daydeal.com are ALSO out of stock, LOL.
[Vibrant Accessories] Gigamaster89:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Vibrant...298228?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230bc4bd34

$6.49 shipped.
[Vibrant Accessories] draikz:
^ Thanks :D I appreciate your help x]
[Vibrant Accessories] vkewalra:
I had the case from the OP, purchased from the ebay link. My main issue with it was that it was pretty hard to push the buttons. I ended up badly cutting out some openings.

Recently I found this one: XMatrix cover for Samsung Vibrant.

my only complaint, and it's minor: for most of the chargers I have, the plug doesn't fit perfectly, you have to push the case up a bit to fit the plug in.
[Vibrant Accessories] Alien1099:
I just got my Seidio Innocasee and I like it a LOT, though it's a bit pricier than the cases in this thread.
[Vibrant Accessories] sp0njah4Life:
Got my case from daydeal.com. Awesome case. Got the RealLook screen protector and man is it clear.
[Vibrant Accessories] eagles20015:
this is the best case ever. Slick and professional looking
[Vibrant Accessories] bigjoe87865:
hey guys, iv had this case for a couple weeks with daily usage like a regular cellphone (drops, bumps etc)

this case holds up great, and protects the phone well, the side buttons arent that big of an issue anymore at all.

I did however , notice one problem when using this case.. its the hole for the headphone jack... it adds extra material around the jack making it difficult for certain aux cables (ones with a thick insulation around the male end of the wire).

my normal headphones have thin wires and a thin 3.5mm plug... but the aux cables both my cars are of the thicker kind, forcing me to remove the case each time to plug it in , in the car.

id either have to modify my cable and remove all that plastic around the wire, modify the case a little and remove some of the material around the hole.. OR find thin wires

:)

I am talking about THIS type of wire (too thick and causes an issue)

versus, this type of connector ,which is nice and thin and fits fine.

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thanks for the read, hope it helps out others.
[Vibrant Accessories] Master™:
This is a great case.. I bought it from my local mall a few weeks ago for $24.99 (Yes, rip off!!!! lol) it broke because, well.. IDK lol.

I just found more on ebay for $3.49 SHIPPED.. Only downside is that it is coming from Hong Kong :/

Oh well. I am ordering 3 more :D

3 of them will be $10.47 :D such a great deal :):cool:
[Vibrant Accessories] caldjeff:
+1 for best case ever! $4 shipped on eBay. My colleagues at work asked me if this was "the official Galaxy S" case. They didn't believe it was a cheapo Hong Kong special.

Never would have stumbled across it without this thread. Thanks all!
[Vibrant Accessories] donalgodon:
Sorry, but for some reason, the eBay links aren't taking me to these cases.

Can anyone tell me why or provide a direct eBay link?

Thanks
[Vibrant Accessories] kiapolo:
the hard plastic back sperated from the outer rim part. Tried to super glue back together, but it doesn't fit right. Gonna have to get me another one.
[Vibrant Accessories] XiaoSiuMai:
can you link me up to the seller or the item itself on ebay? i typed vibrant hybrid case but it only has white and purple colors
[Vibrant Accessories] MegaPrime33:
I got a cheap case on ebay, where it was 2 pieces of plastic that you snap together. It was working ok, until i gently dropped it on very soft carpet, and now it wont snap back together. These cases look decent enough, but my concern is that the buttons are covered and it would be a pain to click.
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
Well the day has come. I bought this case to hold me over untill otterbox made a case or untill an alrternative was found. Well I just ordered my otterbox. I must say that other then otterboxes, I have never owned a case that worked this well, especially considering how little there is to it. The raised front edge protect the screen. The TPU sides did amazing job protecting from numerous drops. I couldn't ask for more considering what a value this case was. I think I'll save it and pass it on to the next person I know that gets one.
[Vibrant Accessories] zender2k:
This case is a beauty indeed!Just got it today,ordered it from amazon.Best ten bucks i've ever spent.The power button is a little hard to push though,no biggie.
[Vibrant Accessories] All~G1:
Try to get used to pushing the buttons from the back. Makes it a lot easier and soon enough they will where in.

Enjoy!
[Vibrant Accessories] }{Alienz}{:
Just ordered one as well after reading all the hype. Hopefully its worth it. I think I'll put stuff to the power button so it's pressed easier if its a problem.
[Vibrant Accessories] cheerup38:
I've been looking for this case, can someone point me in the right direction on where i can get one???? Thanks.
[Vibrant Accessories] brooke00000:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45703&cat=5085

I would sign up to be notified when it becomes available. Day Deal is also on eBay if you search for them. Hope this helps!
[Vibrant Accessories] tKoHaXoR:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320671326966&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Just found this one on special for 3.79! Hybrid TPU Case. Clear white back with black borders. There is only 3 left! Its shipping from Van Nuys, California so if you live in Cali, i highly recommend it!
[Vibrant Accessories] XPerties:
I agree. I first bought the Trident case with the belt clip but hated how it wouldn't allow you to scroll on the right side for contacts and such. I then got the Seidio and love it. Now I'm planning on ordering their belt clip to test that out.
[Vibrant Accessories] Blkegk:
I had this case for 5 months and its now coming apart. I'm planning on replacing this case with a newer one. It survived many attacks by my two yr old daughter and I'm definitely pleased with this case.
[Vibrant Accessories] throwedyungg:
Oohhh looks nice ! I'm interested
[Vibrant Accessories] killerace:
These cases are amazing. I had one and I never went wrong with it
[Vibrant Accessories] j.youngberg:
Any idea where to still get these?
[Vibrant Accessories] kazumahits:
i have the best and cheapest case here at Phil. case that i used since oct.i bought this case about 4$ (150php at PH)
[Vibrant Accessories] nspeer:
Nice looking case. Thanks for the post.
[Vibrant Accessories] dublj:
Just got this case. Really like it .

Took some of the bulk off my phone.
[Vibrant Accessories] j.youngberg:
Where are you guys finding these?
[Vibrant Accessories] R3LAXED:
I believe this is the same case. I bought one a couple weeks ago, definitely like it.

Sorry I cant give a real link (to few posts) but if you cut and paste the one below this is the one I bought.

cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400210991473
[Vibrant Accessories] bigjoe87865:
yup, mine is falling apart after 6 months of use...

where can I find a replacement??

thanks guys