[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] nemethb:
I just got the SGP Ultra Silke case as well as the Steinheil Ultra Cystal SP (included with the case) and I thought I'd give a little review as there aren't really any out there.

I'd like to start off by saying this case is in fact intended for the Vibrant [T-Mobile] so the SP isn't entirely compatible with the I9000.

What's in the box:

- 1 Ultra Silke case

- 1 SP

- 3 lens protectors

- 1 microfiber cloth

No squeegee was included for whatever reason.

Anyway, the case came in a coffin like plastic container (shipping was pretty fast, ~9 business days to Ottawa). The case itself is very nice, it's made of what seems to be a cross between some sort of foam and silicone. Dust doesn't cling to it but it remains smooth, soft and flexible. All the cut outs are perfectly aligned and the buttons (covered) are still easy to locate and easily pushable. The case in no way interferes with usability. Your finger is not even affected by the case when scrolling through the letters on the right side of the contact pane. Now there are 2 things I don't entirely like (but don't mind either). For one the case isn't pitch black, it's more of an off black. Second, the case has a hole in the upper right corner for an antenna which I believe is for Korean version of the SGS. I never really understood this though because SGP is a California based company and there are no SGS phones with this antenna port in North America.

The Steinheil Ultra Crystal SP has been rated really well so I figured that I'd try and make it work even though it wasn't cut to accomodate the home button. What I ended up trying to do was cut the hole for the home button and use the scrap piece to protect it. The cutting went quite well (I got some nice clean cuts and they were all the correct size) but I soon found that the SP material was too thick and the adhesive too weak. The SP bit that I cut for the home button wasn't sticky enough to adhere nor was it flexible enough to take the shape of the button. After I got the SP on I noticed similar problems. The adhesive is no where near strong enough. Even after pushing out any bubbles and pushing down all the edges firmly some seem to lift up again. I also noticed that even while the SP was on you could shift it around by pushing it. The SP also had a sort of tacky feel compared to the glass.

Conclusion:

Case [9/10]

- Great material, looks great and very well designed. The only big problem is the hole for the antenna.

Screen Protector [7/10] (Edit: originally gave it a 6 but a 7 is more realistic. The SP is smoother then I thought)

- Very clear and it offers great protection but it isn't adhesive enough. It might even be better to make the SP thinner. I've noticed bubles forming under the edges of the SP for the front as well as for the camera which is annoying me to no end. The bubbles always return!

I bought the case for the case alone, the SP was an added bonus. I love the case so I can't complain. The SP on the otherhand is great for the time being (I've been using the one that came with the phone for the past 2 weeks) but not something I plan to keep. I have a StealthGuard SP in the mail so after I test that one, and if it isn't good enough, I think I'll settle on a Realook as I've heard great reviews.

Anyway, it isn't the little review I intended it to be but hopefully it gives some insight. I'll post pictures later. All questions and comments are welcome.