Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 TPU Case Review

[Oli2k]

Another video review i've done, this time it's the Genuine Samsung TPU Clear Ultra Thin Case - SAMGSVTPUCL

Samsung Galaxy S3 Case Review - Genuine Samsung TPU Clear Ultra Thin Case - SAMGSVTPUCL - YouTube

Any feedback as always is welcome.

 

[cgardnervt]

Nice review Oli! What screen protector are you using?

 

[Oli2k]

Nice review Oli! What screen protector are you using?

Thanks

I'm not using one, the screen seems tough enough and I really don't like the feel of them.

 

[Yeag3r]

Where can I order one of these?

 

[ansextra]

I ordered from this ebay seller:
Genuine Samsung EFC-1G6SBECSTD Ultra Slim Blue TPU Twin Pack - Galaxy S3 i9300 | eBay

Ships from the UK but it was the least expensive I saw. Worked out to $22.21 US including shipping. I haven't received it yet as I only placed the order on the 23rd of July. I believe he also has the "white" ones but you'd have to go to his store to find those. I wanted the blue for my blue phone...
If you're looking for blue just do a Google search for EFC-1G6SBECSTD

 

[xliderider]

Looks nice. I got some TPU cases from a mall kiosk, but I had to take my Dremel to the USB cutout because there was some interference with the molded plug on the USB cables I use to charge my 2 GS3s. Enlarged the cutouts a bit and functionally they work, but aesthetically the cutout will never look as nice and smooth as if the original molded cutout.

Does this TPU case provide a lot of clearance around the USB port so that all usb cables, even those with thick molded plugs fit all the way in?

 

[Oli2k]

Looks nice. I got some TPU cases from a mall kiosk, but I had to take my Dremel to the USB cutout because there was some interference with the molded plug on the USB cables I use to charge my 2 GS3s. Enlarged the cutouts a bit and functionally they work, but aesthetically the cutout will never look as nice and smooth as if the original molded cutout.

Does this TPU case provide a lot of clearance around the USB port so that all usb cables, even those with thick molded plugs fit all the way in?

I haven't got the case any more but the opening did seem large enough

 

[ansextra]

I just received my cases today. I'm not sure exactly how much protection they'll actually provide but they definitely will help in preventing accidental drops which is what I was looking for. There is plenty of room around the USN port so that doesn't seem to be a problem either. Also, I THINK the case is VERY slightly raised around the edge but I'm really not sure about that. In any case, they add some style to the back of the phone and get rid of a lot of the slipperiness. I would not purchase these if you're looking for any major protection though, because I just don't see them providing that.
By the way, if you didn't know it you wouldn't even know the case was on the phone. The case is THAT minimal.

 

[funkylogik]

i got my gameboy case today oli but got it from Amazon and its useless.. far too loose for the phone + slippery glad it was cheap

 

[ansextra]

i got my gameboy case today oli but got it from Amazon and its useless.. far too loose for the phone + slippery glad it was cheap

Maybe that's why...

 

[funkylogik]

Maybe that's why...

lol but i also got a cheaper simple black case for cheaper (?0.99 .. like $1.60) and its excelent lol

 

[Yeag3r]

Ordered mine Wednesday and should be here tomorrow. Can't wait. Looks fantastic!

 

[ansextra]

Ordered mine Wednesday and should be here tomorrow. Can't wait. Looks fantastic!

I'm extremely happy with them. Just don't expect them to provide much protection for the phone. My attitude is that I'll lower my chances of dropping the phone just by having the case on it.

 

[funkylogik]

in all the drop-test vids iv seen of the s3, its been the screen hittin the concrete thats done the damage so the way i see it, any case with a lip that sticks out further than the glass makes a lot of sense.
has anyone watched water tests on the s3 btw? its pretty much drown-proof

 

[ansextra]

On this case the lip seems to be flush with the screen. If it sticks out further than the screen it's so minute as to be negligible in my opinion.

 

[funkylogik]

so if its dropped from a height, do u think it would compress enough for the screen to hit the concrete?

 

[ansextra]

Probably. Like I said to me the main advantage is the phone is less slippery. Also, it doesn't hide the phone. That's actually good enough for me.

 

[Oli2k]

so if its dropped from a height, do u think it would compress enough for the screen to hit the concrete?

Yes it would compress, the phone would be damaged it if you dropped it on concrete in this case