Anyone ever use a silicone jelly case?

**Johnny.Bravo** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 07:02 AM

I'm looking for a case for the upcoming Samsung Epic. The Touch Pro 2 is practically the same form factor. I figure if it works for the TP2 it should work for the Epic. Has anyone ever used a jelly case for the TP2? I have used the hard plastic case with the rubberized exterior but they are really hard to take off. I am looking for a review of a soft case that allows the slider to work. Here is the link to what I have in mind:

http://store.cheapdroids.com/Zooly-S...g-Epic-4G.html

nursemm05 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 09:57 AM

I have no comment about this case specifically just silicone cases in general. I personally don't like them. They attract everything! and I mean EVERYTHING!!! any tiny bit of dust, hair, trash, etc, it's stuck to the case and won't simply wipe off. This case might be different but I doubt it. I don't think they fit very well either. Always sliding around and such. Have you looked into bodyguardz or something similiar?

**Scenemaker** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 11:28 AM

Negative sir, a "jelly" case is not going to work with a slide out keyboard. I'm sure someone will chime in and say they have seen or used one, but that does not mean that it works well. I suggest looking at the Seidio Innocase. They add the least amount of bulk of any case I have seen. If you don't like that, the body guardz that were mentioned before are another great alternative. Just a pain in the ass to apply but once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad.

MKyles · #4 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 12:38 PM

I used a soft silicone case that I purchased on ebay for my TP2. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT) I loved it because it has more of a plastic feel and gave the device a better grip without having to worry bout the attraction of lint, etc. I just recently took it off after receiving Zagg InvisibleSHIELD as a gift. Hope this helps you.

BullyDawg · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 01:57 PM

I am using the soft silicone case from e-story that MKyles references. No sticky lint pickup. Good case.

See my post on this case from an earlier forum here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...12#post1722812

Good luck.

**Maxx134** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BullyDawg

I am using the soft silicone case from e-story that MKyles references. No sticky lint pickup. Good case.

See my post on this case from an earlier forum here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...12#post1722812
Good luck.

i have this case.
I also have other cases.
I have to agree this semi-silicone clear case is the best.
Also easy to take off for reset or battery.
I have this for months and performance same.
Saved my case from fallls, has slight grip so doesn't slide.
Only prob is my clear version turned like a slight clear brown color.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=40

**Scenemaker** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-24-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxx134

i have this case.
I also have other cases.
I have to agree this semi-silicone clear case is the best.
Also easy to take off for reset or battery.
I have this for months and performance same.
Saved my case from fallls, has slight grip so doesn't slide.
Only prob is my clear version turned like a slight clear brown color.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...2&postcount=40

Is that the case with the built in screen protector? If so I used it for a few days but didn't care for how the it felt. Not saying it was a bad case, I just didn't care for it.

Oditius · #8 (**permalink**) 08-28-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MKyles

I used a soft silicone case that I purchased on ebay for my TP2. (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT) I loved it because it has more of a plastic feel and gave the device a better grip without having to worry bout the attraction of lint, etc. I just recently took it off after receiving Zagg InvisibleSHIELD as a gift. Hope this helps you.

+1 On this case, I like it too. I can pull the battery out or whatever. The innocase like discussed earlier has a problem with the upper left tab breaking or failing to hold. No problems at all with the soft case. But stop to think, the only real protection a hard case can if is against scratches. I mean there is no cushion from a drop. Hard over hard still lands hard. But on a soft case it not only protects against scratches, it also act like a shock absorber.

**ooxteme** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 02:47 PM

how will this work with a slide out keyboard???

sunNsnow · #10 (**permalink**) 08-23-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ooxteme

how will this work with a slide out keyboard???

It comes in two pieces and the part that holds onto the keyboard/screen is thinner than the case itself. The only trouble is that it tends to fold in when you put the case on the phone. If you don't do it right, the case tends to slide off.

I use the silicone jelly cases due to the number times I reset/do battery pull. (No, not daring enough to drill a hole into my case cover to access the reset button.)