Bam! That's what I'm wanting with my Pebble Blue, is the darker color. Sweet!
Ummm.... way, WAY off topic?
ZooGue Review - full yet Slim Case for S3 (new pics Jan30)
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Bam! That's what I'm wanting with my Pebble Blue, is the darker color. Sweet!
Ummm.... way, WAY off topic?
I have the titanium and I was gonna go for grey until I spotted the shipping cost!!
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went for the gray one...also purchased zagg because of the 50% off promo...hopefully it goes along with the zoogue case well...
Just to clarify, the OP is a BLACK model and on my S3's screen viewing this thread, it's very close to the real shade. But it looks Charcoal gray if I physically look at it next to my UAG or Nillkin case.
Got mine today, will post pictures later.
Just a few quick observations:
1. if you have a screen protector that goes almost to the edge, you will be annoyed by case pushing the screen protector up near the VOLUME rocker.
2. When you look at the phone from the bird's eye view, where the volume rocker is, it seems as though volume buttons are pushing the case out, but it isnt a big deal at all.
I currently have a "Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Protector" and the ZooGue case, and no issues whatsoever.
I do want to add, the texture and look&feel of the phone is amazing, well worth the $7
Just a few quick observations:
1. if you have a screen protector that goes almost to the edge, you will be annoyed by case pushing the screen protector up near the VOLUME rocker.
2. When you look at the phone from the bird's eye view, where the volume rocker is, it seems as though volume buttons are pushing the case out, but it isnt a big deal at all.
I currently have a "Acase Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Protector" and the ZooGue case, and no issues whatsoever.
I do want to add, the texture and look&feel of the phone is amazing, well worth the $7
Well, I got my gray one in today and have used it all day. I like the feel, grip, and all the physical things about it. It's a great case! The color though...meh. Not really digging it on my Pebble Blue. Think I'll return it and get either the blue or green one.
Does anybody have any pics of the green one? I'm wondering how far off the color is from the website pic....
Based on the texture of my black case, I would guess the green...or for that matter, the bright colored versions, are not likely as candy vivid as the pictures make them seem. It's a very matte or non smooth finish. No finger prints and no shine or sheen.
Actually the pink and light blue are true color just like the pics. I have them. Have the white one too.
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Btw i would suggest to clean the case every now and then. Even though mine is black still looked dirty lol. But thats because i work in a dusty/dirty atmosphere. Scrubbed it real nice with a damp terry cloth rag, this is with about a week of constant use lol.
It definitely feels smoother aswell lol.
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It definitely feels smoother aswell lol.
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I emailed them on Friday that I didn't really like the color and wanted to exchange it for green. Today they emailed me back, saying they shipped out a green one, along with a prepaid return label for the gray one. Customer service at it's finest!
FYI, they are having another sale:
http://www.zoogue.com/99-cent-accessories-special/
Use code "DEAL99" at checkout. However, normal shipping rates apply.
http://www.zoogue.com/99-cent-accessories-special/
Use code "DEAL99" at checkout. However, normal shipping rates apply.
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Impressed
Case just arrived - from the USA to the UK in 7 days with no additional shipping costs - that's pretty good service in my opinion.
That case itself is very good, fits very accurately, buttons function perfectly, it's grippy enough to feel confident in the hand yet it still slips into a pocket easily. (ok, I've only had it 10 minutes so these are first impressions)
Well done, ZooGue!
Case just arrived - from the USA to the UK in 7 days with no additional shipping costs - that's pretty good service in my opinion.
That case itself is very good, fits very accurately, buttons function perfectly, it's grippy enough to feel confident in the hand yet it still slips into a pocket easily. (ok, I've only had it 10 minutes so these are first impressions)
Well done, ZooGue!
Case just arrived - from the USA to the UK in 7 days with no additional shipping costs - that's pretty good service in my opinion.
That case itself is very good, fits very accurately, buttons function perfectly, it's grippy enough to feel confident in the hand yet it still slips into a pocket easily. (ok, I've only had it 10 minutes so these are first impressions)
Well done, ZooGue!
Excellent to hear, I'm in the UK as well . Mine was shipped out last Friday. Hopefully I'll see it when I get in from work!
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I got my green case in day before yesterday. Looks sweet with the Pebble Blue. Will try to post pictures soon.
Please do. I just ordered the green myself yesterday (along with the red, blue, and black).
I'm curious to see what the green looks like on the pebble blue phone.
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ZooGue S3 Case Review
Introduction
I have owned this case for several months, and have only sparingly used it. But recently, I have fallen in love with a few of it's very specific attributes and I cannot ignore the ZooGue any longer. Being passionate about my smart phone accessories, and being a real stickler for good design and maximum efficiency, this cheap (if not free) case really won me over. Therefor you may find this review slightly biased.
Dimensions
13.8mm Length 5.5 inches
7.4mm Width 2+15/16 inches
11mm Thick 7/16 inch
Weight
Not sure...very light though. Probably as light as it gets for this type of full case.
(Following 3 photos slightly enhanced to show closer to true colour which is BLACK or CHARCOAL GRAY, the darkest of the set in the photo above.)
ZooGue vs the competition
I recently bought a UAG case (the Blue one, AERO) and I think the workmanship is outstanding, to the eye of the beholder...it's beautiful looking, and it really has a super solid precision fit which will surely offer edge to edge protection. (not direct face plants on jagged rocks) BUT....I am contemplating staying with the ridiculously cheaper Zoogue (not really in the same class) for a number of reasons. It's a give and take, but I am trying to pick my battles so to speak, and decide what is at the TOP of my LIST for a case to protect my beloved S3.
My top 3 wants: in a case
1] SLIM: as possible while offering good fall protection.
Some cases fall off the phone when they drop but I don't think this one will. Some, like UAG/Outerbox etc., offer shock protection at the expense of moderate to high bulk. Also, very important to me, is one handed operation.
2] GRIP: easy to hold non slippery yet easy to pull out of pocket.
It seems that so many cases are either slippery or sticky, both of which can increase the rate of dropping your S3!
3] Esthetics: I prefer it to compliment the style quality of the S3 itself or actually improve upon it.
The Zoogue Advantages
- Price: got it for free + shipping = $7cad (I've seen 99cents advertised too) But that's not why I bought it. I bought it because I had an inkling that it was good simple case design.
- Slim: as thin as should be for the protection offered. As low pro as it gets really.
- GRIP: ***ribbed edges*** this is one of the best feeling side grips ever. So simple. Rear side is neither sticky nor slippery. In stiffness, the material feels like somewhere between a rigid soft plastic and stiffer than TPU. It hugs like much firmer than any silicon case I've seen, but still flexible if you pull on the edges with your finger. It's a strange composition.
- Contouring: curved edges, forming to the curves of the S3 and allowing maximum secured one handed reach. Also there is a low profile semi rigid lip that hugs around to the front edges of the display, allowing you to place the S3 face down without damaging the screen. (that obviously also keeps the S3 from popping out)
- Menu Button: the lip of the case near the menu button is slightly beveled out to allow your finger more room. Subtle Genius!!
- Colour: many to choose from. I have the Black one on a BLUE S3.
- Logo: decent logo on the back in beveled gloss black (not cheesy looking)
- Buttons: Stiffer covered power and volume buttons which I prefer. I mostly power my S3 on with the MENU button and power off with a gesture. Still, they are not stuck or broken...just more rigid.
- Docks: uniform edge dimension ensures one handed sliding compatibility with charging docks like CraigsDocks. Also, this case should fit most desk docks that are designed to hold S3 with slim cases.
- Lint and Finger Prints: so far not bad at all. Hardly any lint whatsoever...and definitely no finger prints. I wonder if the Zoogue will get a bit less powdery feeling over time. (my TV remote was like that and went smoother, nicer over time)
UPDATE: that powdery almost SANDY feeling is starting to dissipate nicely just a few days later.
- Weight: not much at all.
- Fire Proof: really? no. Just seeing if you are paying attention.
If I could snap my fingers
...and make the Zoogue better for my liking, I would:
- Sticky Back: add a pattern to the back of the case to allow more grip when laying flat on a table. It's not bad, but perhaps a strategic smoothened out strip or logo would help there. (the UAG has feet for this) I plan on testing it with a strip of Egrips that I ordered from the internet. Stay tuned.
- Colour: it's a matte black, and the deepness of the black is not near as rich as my Nillken slim minimalistic case.
- Holes: the cutouts for all the holes are not bad, but definitely not nearly as precise as the UAG. There are workarounds for this if need be.
- Shield: I don't use a screen protector, but from what I hear, it may be a hit or miss whether it will work in harmony with this case. Customizing the shield usually works too.
Dream Case
I would love to see a case like this that was part of a hybrid design.
So lets say I was going fishing, I would slip on an outer hard shell shell specifically made for this slim softer shell case and have perhaps water resistant properties.
Conclusion
It's a cheapo Charlie case guys. Nothing fancy. But sometimes that's what hits the mark better than complicated designs. There are many simple cases out there that probably share similar dimensions and thickness etc., but many are shiny lint, dirt and finger print magnets. The simplistic yet strategic design of the Zoogue may just satisfy my need for a non bulky, light weight, protective, easy to hold and use, decent looking case for my S3. My reasons for liking it may be different than your reasons for liking a case.
All in all, I give this would be 5/10 case...a more deserving 8.5/10. It works for me. So now the moment of truth. Will I be able to keep this case on for 30days without feeling the need to go back to my UAG? Stay tuned...
UPDATE Feb 4 2013:
I ordered another one tonight. The website says $9.99 but I inserted a free shipping coupon and a 20% off coupon and it was $7.99cad total. That's only about a dollar more than I paid for the first one months ago. I couldn't resist. Here is the coupon page. (I used a hot solder iron to melt a bigger headphone jack area since I have several headphones that have fat plugs. I wanna try to do a better job with the next case. Also, I ever so slightly increased the mic holes. I also want to try to put a dab of nail polish or paint on the buttons for feel. (the braille effect) And Lastly, when my Egrips come in, I am going to try putting a thin strip on the back.3Nice! Post pics if u can when u get it. Want to see the gray actual color.
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Here's a pic of the grey on a Pebble Blue S3. Pic was taken in a bright sun-filled room. In regular light, the grey cover is a bit darker than it appears in the pic. In my opinion, the grey has a slight tinge of blue in it, so it complements the Pebble Blue very well (but will also look nice on a white handset as well).2does this case offer protection for drop impacts? on their site they say:5 foot drop screen protection, but it is for real? anybody drop the phone with this case? i have one now, but i want to buy a UAG case if this cant protect the screen from an accidental drop.
I've dropped it 3-4 times, always on concrete, asphalt, tile, etc. One drop was me riding my bike. Phone was in my shirt pocket. I did a bunny-hop on the bike and it flew out of my pocket. I was sure it was wrecked, but not a single scratch. I've been very surprised at how much this slim case protects the phone.
I think one major asset of this TPU is that it's slightly softer than a lot of other TPU cases. It's not as stiff, therefore it absorbs more of the shock. Stiffer TPU transfers more of the impact on to the phone than the softer TPU does. Also the case has a good amount of lip around the screen to protect it in a face-down fall.
Keep in mind though that every drop is different, and a different angle, or debris on the sidewalk, or any number of things could have changed the results of the drop. But overall, the drops I've had, I know for a fact if I had no case my screen would have been shattered and the body most likely cracked in one way or another.2Hi boy,
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I have buy a black case for my samsung galaxy white!2I have to say that this case is a very good fit to the orginal 3000 mah extended Samsung battery.
It fit almost perfectly: youtube.com/watch?v=qLWXZ0oqzxQ .
The only small problem was that the cover would stop the usb cable from getting close enough to the case, so you had to work a little to connect it. And the bottom mic was barly visible. So I trimmed of a tiny bit around the holes, and now it fits perfectly. Worked with the Samsung dock to. Love this case!
