yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] victor79:
Definitely Case Mate

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...ung-Galaxy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Tough-Cases.asp
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Firzex:
Or this case is better? (otterbox)

otterbox .com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-GALXS,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM4-GALXS_color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-cases

demandware. edgesuite .net/aaez_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-otterbox_us-Site/Sites-masterCatalog_OtterBox/default/v1295635693828/pdfs/sam4-galxs-info.pdf

how do you think?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kennytung:
+1 for Case Mate, I'm using one and it is very solid and durable, not sure about the otterbox but the Tough Case of Case Mate have many good reviews. Only one down side of it is that switching in/out battery more difficult but I see that the thing I have to pay for the good protection :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] mr_at_sgs:
Case Mate rocks!

Even a Case Mate "Barely There" is good enough for a drop on a even surface. No contact with the screen and the frame if dropped. Happend to me very often. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
Saves a lot of money: http://www.amazon.de/Silicon-Samsun...9MU6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1295719519&sr=8-2

It looks a bit luxury at the backside, like juwels. It's glossy but not slippery at all. Very handy as the Galaxy without any case is extreme slippery. It doesn't collect any dust and the screen is protected by the overlapping flange at the front.

Doesn't look like an old truck tire like Case Mate but it's a quiet well protection as I experienced when dropping my Galaxy often enough in my workshop.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Superuser_x:
How are the Cheap silicon cases ?

In india we dont have Anycall or otter cases.Could only find Case-mate tough and barely there on ebay.in.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
Mine fits absolutely satisfying. No spaces between phone and cover, but you can rip it off by one turn with the hand.

The only thing where you feel that it is cheap: there is a (very small) welding seam around as it's made of two halfs. You can use a razor blade to get rid of, very easy.

Unfortunately...

http://shop.ebay.in/i.html?_nkw=(i9...ilicon*&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

Some others are available, but very soft. But better than a crashed phone.

Maybe you can try to order in US or China. But there is absolutely no warranty to receive it...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Superuser_x:
How is this one, let me know your comments on this please - amzer.co.in

(iam sorry i cant paste the exact link due to new user restrictions)

if u can browse thru this website and look for the- silicone jelly case for samsung galaxy.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
Mentioned one of these?

http://www.amzer.co.in/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Grey-P88766.htm

http://www.amzer.co.in/Amzer-Luxe-Argyle-Skin-Case-Clear-P88794.htm

It's round about 5 bucks, so worth a try. At my point of view they will fit like many others.

One thing I would care about - hopefully feeding the paranoia troll only: in Germany we have very strong investigations in materials. Most cheap plastic are somehow unhealthy. Certain substances (lets name it flexibilizer) are able to leave the plastics and join thru your skin and might be able to damage genome or chromosome set and might cause something like growing boobs where non have to be or what ever. Especially if you are holding that plastic lots of time in sweaty hands.

Kind of a rule: more soft -> more "unhealthy". Depends on material quality.

So, when playing around a long time e.g. while flashing and configure it at home: pull the cover of.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Superuser_x:
Could not help laughing on that " Growing Boobs" thing.

But on a serious note, well i think you are right as Ive heard about cancers arising from long use of cheap quality plastic.

But i think i will try this.Going for the Green one :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
Would be my choice too. Like the eye catcher same as luxury style.

Recommended fashion which meets that style... :D

http://www.burlington.de/de/men.html

*SCNR*
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] laconic5:
This might protect the phone from a small drop. But might create a small bulge in your pants (...not in that way).

http://www.easydevices.co.uk/products.asp?partno=OTTBOX26SAMGS&model=
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
You got it half right - the man boob thing actually happens, but that's not because it goes through your skin. The chemical used to soften plastic are structurally similar to estrogen, which is the hormone responsible for puberty development in females. Prolonged exposure to the chemical can sometimes induce side effects. But that's usually through the mouth instead of through the skin. Human skins are quite resistant against foreign chemicals.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
I've read some tests about plastic grips at construction tools, same at childrens toys (similar tests at adult toys). There is clearly written: contact with skin is able to damage whatever.

However, I still prefer estrogen in women.

So, whenever I am home I pull the covers from the phone. (It's also much prettier without any additional cover.)

I am just thinking of a kind of self-adhesive lamination - maybe clear like glas - on the battery cover, so that the phone will be less slippery. That wouldn't make it more stable when hitting the ground, but it wouldn't slip so easy out of your hand.

Unfortunately the round desin of the housing at all isn't very safe to get a good grip. (That's much better at iPhone4.)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] PieWai:
I've been looking to buy a CapDase Soft Jacket 2 Expose. (Kindly Google it, as I cannot post external links yet)

I'm yet to find a webshop that will ship it to the Netherlands. Anybody knows one?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Superuser_x:
Today i recieved my Amzer silicone gelly case.

Looks good, feels good and doesnt burns a hole in my pocket.It has a nice rough finish on the sides for a good grip.Also my SGS feels more sturdy to hold.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] furstrated:
Otterbox just outed the commuter for galaxy s

looks better than the casemate toughcase
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] iCatchU:
Definitely Case-mate Tough!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] stepsch:
...omg... you don't really want to pay 35 bucks for a piece recycled truck tyre... :confused:

Greetings to India, I like the fresh green. ...and none of the truck tyre fans will steal it. ;)

I do not believe that all those 5 times-more-expensive-protectors are 5x better in use, not even more than 1,1x.

Save your money, buy some nice apk instead.

Btw: ... in a few month there will be a new phone available and it doesn't matter anymore if yours is scratched or not. :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Mangulit_Lang:
This is the same case I have only its HOT pink and black. i dont really like the color but its the only one instock and they are the only store who sells it and since im a female i can use it without getting any raised eyebrows from other people.

PROS :

>> superb protection

>> good hand grip.

>>no worries of getting dust under the shell or cover (my OLD one is like barely there plastic/jelly thing and dust got underneath it and created scratches on my phones back plastic :(

>> gives good access to buttons and mic.

>> good protection when dropped bcoz the silicon softens the blow.

>> the over flap around the screen protects it when dropped face down (exept maybe dropped towards a knife, it does come with a screenprotector)

>> easy to clean

CONS

>> pricey but worth it

>> takes time to put on compared to other covers (back cover comes in 2 pieces)

>> takes time to remove when you need to access the internal components.

>> slippery on certain "inclined" surfaces (i placed the device on top of my laptop about 10-20 degree incline and it slowly slides down so you have to check before leaving it)

>> if you are using lanyard,handlace or accesories, you will have to thread it thru the holes alotted in the 2 back covers before you can hook it to the device.

>> made the phone SLIGHTLY bigger good thing im using a pouch.

You will notice that all the CONS are slight inconviniences to me which only happends rarely. the bottom line is PROTECTION FOR MY MY BABY ANDREI lol.

andrei is coined from android. lol.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Kops:
Just chiming in with another vote for case-mate. Very surprised with the build strength, especially for the price.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] furstrated:
compared casemate tough and otterbox commuter before going for the otterbox simply because it covers more than the casemate.

more protection IMHO

might do a feedback when i got it
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Sncrespo:
Hi everyone...

I can't decide, case mate tought or otterbox commuter...

Didn't found reviews on the otterbox one...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ColinB63:
Another vote here for the Casemate Tough case.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Sncrespo:
My concern is about the volume buttons and on/off...

I like both, case mate tough and otterbox commuter.

So, only thing i need to know is which one is better to use side buttons.

I think otterbox does to phone look more better looking.

And case mate tough the phone looks realy more tough but at same time more thick as the otterbox...

Need help, can someone help??
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ro_explorer:
I have a nice silicone outer skin for my I9000. It is the cheap type (about 2-3 EUR) and it fits perfectly ... BUT ... in case you're in for sports which are placing you on rocky surfaces, that silicone skin will NOT protect your phone in case you're dropping it.

I decided to go for Case-Mate .. and yes .. it is expensive but you get a top notch quality protection for those extra bucks. The phone feels so well in my hand and the outer ABS plastic shell it will definitely protect the phone in almost any situation.

I'm not very happy with the protective film for the screen. Even if it looks very solid and high quality, mine is not becoming "invisible" after being applied because the edges are not perfectly "glued" to the screen (I do not have any dust or air bubbles trapped under it). There is a tiny edge on top and bottom (about 1/3 mm) which is not "blending" with the screen.

Other than that, everything is just as it should be.

Later edit: It seems that also the otter box has the same quality as the case-mate .. and the price (including shipping) is about the same. "Good things cost good money".
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] yiannisthegreek:
Protect it form a small drop?!?!?! That thing should protect it from a nuclear bomb!!! LOL!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ColinB63:
The buttons are easy to use on the Casemate Tough.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
How disappointing. That thing looks so much like a scuba diving case.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] The King Tyrone:
HA!

heres a good one,, they should incorporate into the ph! AIR BAGS !!!!!!!:p:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] 2dorr:
The case OtterBOX just came today. 30 dollars from ebay. It's superb.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] FuryriderX:
I have this case:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Momax-iCase-Pro...911500?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f07bf368c

and i really like it...dropped my phone a few times and no issues whatsoever.

plus, the screen protector that comes with it is quite good, too!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] laconic5:
I bought mine from play.com £17.99

Now my phone looks like a man's phone and not just an iphone :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] JeeHaa:
+1 for Case Mate "Barely There"

Surely it's a bit more expensive than most no-name cases, but it's really worth it IMO (I was very sceptical before). Very slim, provides much better grip, and I while ago I dropped in on the pavement and the phone survived without a scratch.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] angelsanges:
i love this one.

http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...brant-t-mobile-case-ultra-silke-r-series.html
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] snapper.fishes:
I wish they would make a defender series for the Galaxy S as well~
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Nexz:
I'm using a Katinkas TPU(Polyurethane) Case for 2 months now and im really happy with it. Paid 17€ for it.

It fits like a silicon case, but its a bit harder and doesnt wobbles like a silicone one.

My phone survived 2 Falls (until now)

I could upload some photos if you want to see it 'in action'.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
Case-Mate

I own several Case-Mate cases. The Tough case and their custom barely there case both come with free screen protector. The tough is perfect it adds size no doubt but not so much that it gets annoying in my opinion. Also with the silicone and shell i worried about ease getting in and out of my pocket but it is easy. I think the tough is worth every penny for it will protect your phone from any fall both impact and vibration. Unlee you decide to drop it off of the empire state building..:eek:

Also check out there DIY section.. You can upload your own picture on their Barely There :D

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...s/Samsung-Galaxy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Cases.asp

T-Mo Vibrant with Simply Honey 2.5 - Shout out to Simone201 and Devs for the awesome ROM :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] greedandenvy:
a firm hand.

onT: casemate tough case or otterbox do their job well. grip is good on both cases.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Soniboy84:
+1 casemate toughcase here as well.

I'm throwing around my phone every time I put on the table, or desk. Haven't dropped yet(have a firm hand lol), but I'm sure it would survive it.

Also you get a free screen protector.

Con is, that the phone looks quite ugly now, and it lost it's elegant look. It's more like a phone for the army now lol
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] GizzmanSL2:
I might treat myself to one of those cases
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] llllcoolL:
hiiiooooowwwwwwwwww
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] lamacow123:
Samsung galaxy S case

For me I would prefer no case a all. The glass is pretty durable and i once dropped it sideways. All there was were a few scratches on the screen protector. Screen protectors, buy those that are at least 20 dollars, value for money. Look out for super clear screen protector, at least I bough mine from a store near my house and they fitted it on very nicely:):):):cool:
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alijanismayilov:
F....ing hell :eek::eek:. What`s this? Is it some kind of robot? As one of the members mentioned before, it should survive a nuclear bomb:D:D:D Man, I will die from laughing. :D:D:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alijanismayilov:
By the way people, I just saw the advert about OTTERbox case for SGS here http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal..._color=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-s-cases and actually as I can see, this OTTERbox is not working. If you will see the advert till the end and look closely when the pint of beer is hits the phone (it is EPIC model with sliding keyboard) it is actually breaking it and phone is falling apart. Will never buy OTTERbox, if they showing you that their product is not working. Hahaha......
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alijanismayilov:
Someone who owns CASE MATE http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...ung-Galaxy-S-T-Mobile-Vibrant-Tough-Cases.asp could you please tell me/us if the outer part of the case have rubbery effect or just plastic without any rubber on it? It would be useful information and will help to make a decision - to buy, or not to buy. Thanks in advance:cool:
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ColinB63:
The outer part of the case is plastic with raised dots that give great grip. No rubber feel on outer case. Highly recommended.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] alijanismayilov:
Thanks for the information man. If it is plastic it mean it will slip down from car dashboard. But thanks anyway.:)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] maskarellet:
I own a case mate and a cheap gel case. The cheap one makes te phone smaller than case mate, but I highly recommend the case mate if you want a good proteccion. I like the grip and how it feels on my hands,and for me even making the phone a bit bigger, it looks pretty nice.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kippermois:
momax looks better and also gives you protection :]
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Jonous:
Is this one coming out for SGS too? hahaha i definitely want one!!! :D:D:D

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[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] mrfocus22:
I have a quick question for those of you who have the Case Mate Tough.

I use Sony MDR-V500 headphones (sorry can't post outside links yet) and the jack is quite big. I was wondering if the Case Mate has a hole big enough for the jack to fit.

I guess I could always just try and make the hole a bit bigger, but when spending that kind of money on a case, I would really like it to just work out of the box.

Thanks

mrfocus
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
Case-mates case should work fine. They left plenty off room for the headphone jack
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] electrotune1200:
Yeah, you'll be fine.

My Technics DH-1200 jack fits beautifully, even as an L shape plug. I even double checked to be sure for you.

Great case man. You can't go wrong with it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
+1 cant go wrong.. Its been my case since day 1
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Higadeb:
Totally agree with this. I dropped mine on a granite floor from 2m with absolutely no ill effects. No scratches or anything! Very impressed :)

(Having said that I have already broken my first galaxy s in the same case by dropping it three stories down a stair case... but I don't think any case would have saved that :o)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
Ive found the best case for a phone is the black carbon fiber case. I wanted to test it one day so I put one on my old blackberry bold and threw it off a four story balcony on concrete and the phone had no marks and still works perfectly today. The.case was barely messed uo where the fibers began to come up apart at the bottom but minus that case was still in imacculate condition.. If only I could find one for the vibrant..
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] hostilevader:
:eek::D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Solid_Snake.Pt:
Hi,

i would to ask the owners of the case-mate tough case for some advice.

I just bought one myself and i'm waiting for it's arrival. I wanted to ask if the screen protector from the tough case is any good? I'm trying to avoid buying a third screen protector -.-

I already own one but it's really bad because to avoid fingerprints it completely ruins the image from the screen (makes the image very blurry).:mad:

thank you for all the attention you can spare
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
The screen protector is a solid screen protector. It isnt anti-fingerprint but I dont find it that bad. If you want a screen protector thats anti-fingerprint without ruining the picture case-mate sells 2 packs of them but me personally ive dropped the screen protector in favor of their clear armor screen. Imho I think it is better than a screen protector
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ro_explorer:
The screen protector is extremly good an durable. I kept mine for almost 6 months on the screen until finally the scratches on it were disturbing me (I'm a perfectionist and the amount of superficial sratches were just punching me in the eye, while my friends were all saying that I'm crazy :) ) ...

So overall you don't need any additional screen protection beside the one already included in the package.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Solid_Snake.Pt:
Thank you for the replies,

i guess i'll be using it then. :D

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] madguitarist63:
If your a perfectionalist try their clear armor it is self healing and the scratches will disappeae in 24 to 48 hours.. Just saying :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] ro_explorer:
I might go ahead an do that :) ... thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] sputnicyes:
i got that pleomax silicone skin with a hama display protector

thats enough for me now but im also interested in an case mate tough case

maybe i will buy one the next few weeks
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] gordonkt:
Review of Case-Mate Barely There (Black)

Case

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Appearance: Got a black one today, put it on. It looks a new skin to me.

Function: I haven't tested its durability yet and I hope that day will not come any time soon. Yet, it's tightly wrapped around the phone which serves me well.

Texture: I personally love the sandy but not slippery surface.

Screen protector

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I quite like the shiny surface. It is not entirely anti-fingerprint. Yet, it's acceptable to me.

Hope my review helps.

G.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] X1pheR:
I simply got one of THESE. Bought for 1/4 the price then that one on ebay. It offers good protection as my SGS already fell a few times without any scratches whatsoever.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] lhbalesjr:
To those who have the Case-Mate, is the color more gray or is it black? It doesn't seem to be as black as the Otterbox. How much of a raised lip does it have around the screen?

To those who have the Otterbox, How much of a raised lip does it have around the screen?

Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] toddmworth:
I can +1 the case mate case, it's tough as... but made my phone nearly twice as thick... and the problem with dropping your phone is usually the screen anyway, so I changed to a thinner back cover.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] toddmworth:
It's not jet black but it's pretty dark. I would definitely call it black, not dark grey. The two parts of the case are not the same colour though, the soft part is a lighter shade. Not sure how it compares with the otterbox.

Quite a bit, at least 3 mm from memory. You could easily sit it face-down atop a coin and not touch the coin. The rubber part (not th hard plastic) touches the surface, so it won't slip if you put it face down. The opposite is true of putting it face-up, the hard plastic on the back is slippery.

HTH
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] latouffe:
And what case to choose instead of casemate and otterbox? Therere too expensive for me. :S
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jmwreck:
Where did you get the item? from ebay? I checked out on one of the links, it seems the seller showed no item in my browser