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Bankaimadness

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Jun 7, 2010
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When I got the phone, I got a free TPU case courtesy of Costco. It feels uncomfortable and kind of sticky though.

I was thinking of getting a rubber case.

What cases do you guys use on the S4?
 

Phil A.

Moderator emeritus
Apr 2, 2006
5,800
3,100
Shropshire, UK
I've tried a few - quite liked the Casemate tough but it didn't work very well with my Smart Dock (although it connected, the phone wouldn't sit down far enough to connect to HDMI)

I'm now using the Samsung Protective Cover Plus http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-PI950BNESTA - which is a brilliant case: Fits like a glove feels really comfortable to use, works with the dock and is actually very thin adding hardly any bulk to the phone
 

viskon

macrumors 6502
Oct 20, 2012
464
10
I use the s-view cover. The phone doesn’t feel slippery with the s-view on.
 

verpeiler

macrumors 6502a
May 11, 2013
717
971
Munich, Germany
No case. Pointless in my point of view since its already a plastic device.

I just use one of those "smartphone socks" when I put it in a bag to avoid scratches, but in my pocket? No.
 

Bankaimadness

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Jun 7, 2010
301
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I just want a case because it is so slippery. Plus, even though it is plastic, it doesn't mean you shouldn't have some sort of protection on it. The bezel scratches easily, and you also have the internal components to worry about when it is dropped.
 

MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
25,370
8,952
a better place
I use a spigen pouch with S-View

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I have a Spigen Glas.T Slim

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and on the back I have carbon fibre styled back battery door

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Oohara

macrumors 68040
Jun 28, 2012
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I use a spigen pouch with S-View
Nice :) I hadn't seen a pouch with an S View window before, I'd prefer this as I'm not really into flip covers. I hope they come out with one of these for the Note 3, which will have Action Note and other S Pen compatible stuff in that window.
 

MRU

macrumors Penryn
Aug 23, 2005
25,370
8,952
a better place
Nice :) I hadn't seen a pouch with an S View window before, I'd prefer this as I'm not really into flip covers. I hope they come out with one of these for the Note 3, which will have Action Note and other S Pen compatible stuff in that window.

Yeah it's really nice quality pouch too. Love being able to take a call with the pouch on - it actually makes the phone nicer to hold against your ear etc... I imagine Spigen have a full set of Note 3 cases in the works :)
 

JeffiJers

macrumors 6502a
Sep 12, 2012
552
1
U.S.
Had a cellto white TPU until it turned gross looking within 2 weeks of use.

Going back to my trusted black diztronic that I have used on my three past phones.
 

BJonson

macrumors 6502a
Aug 26, 2010
866
147
Bodyglove Dropsuit

Love this case. Made of touch TPU. Feels great in the hand.

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Fanaticalism

macrumors 6502a
Apr 16, 2013
908
158
I use a spigen pouch with S-View

I own this case (among many others), and it is a stylish case. My only problem with a pouch style case is that it seems to suit those who do not use their phones as much and does not offer protection when it matters, when you're using it since you have to remove he device from the pouch, which created another inconvenience for me... setting the case to the side.

As a compulsive switcher, there has been only one case that I've had for more than 2 weeks and that is the Atom case from Eclipse. The biggest feature that I now cannot live without is the SBS which is basically a waveguide that channels the sound to the front. It has reinforced corners for drops but is slim on the sides to reduce bulk. It feels much better in hand than the Neo-Hybrid that I have and feels as slim as my slim armor (even though it isn't).



Cases I own:

Chisel-Systm
Otterbox- Commuter and Defender
Generic clear Jelly case
Spigen- Neo, Crumena and slim armor
Samsung Flip Cover

I've never tried Spigens glass screen protector as I decided to go with Bodyguardz due to their customer service but am tempted to try the GlasTr.Slim. Not crazy about the Nano as I use the aluminum home buttons the Nano would raise the home button above the shield and constantly wake my phone when it's in my pocket.
 

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