S5 Active necessity.  Best choice after much research on my part.
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You're looking around wondering which tempered glass protector to buy.  They all seem the same.  You can't find comparative reviews.  Buy this one!  They all pretty much are the same material.  The only differences are the cut, the customer service, and the price.

Cut:  Love this one.  It covers nearly the entire screen, including the front camera.  The speaker, light sensor, and buttons are the only items exposed.  There are some that curve around the physical buttons on the bottom, but I like the straight cut better.  It's nice to feel the lip of the buttons on the bottom side, since you lose some of that on the top.

Customer service:  first screen came with a pinpoint hole.  Emailed them.  They sent a new one out right away.  Seems the tempered glass has a lot of quality issues right out of the box.  Any seller will likely have this issue.  Definitely want to buy from someone who will fix any defects.

Price:  Uh... it's good.  There doesn't seem to be much difference in glass types between sellers, so I'm not sure why the price range fluctuates so much.

Application tip:  I read it and used it.  Apply in a steamy bathroom.  No dust and WAY easier.  Really glad I did that.  Perfect placement first time.  And this is not a product you want to have to reapply.

Hope this helps.  I wasted like a week casually reading up on these things before "forking over" $12 on this one.  Gained a lot of knowledge.  Very happy I got the intelliarmor cover.
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To be perfectly clear this case is for the S5 active.
This case is awesome, fits like a glove and seals in the phone tight as a drum. The protective screen works extremely well as do all of the buttons.
The only negative, I'm really having a difficult time finding a negative; would be that the case does make the overall dimensions of the phone slightly larger but of course you should expect this.
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My old S3 is now my son's play thing on long trips. It lasts for a LONG time and when it was my primary phone I would get a week out of it. I highly recommend ZeroLemon products!
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Not for everyone.  My wive's S5 active is more powerful but also cost 3 times as much, used 5 times new.  I like this phone a lot. I love that the settings are set up just like an android tablet.  It is the only phone I have seen like that.  Does not have all the bells and whiles but does more then I need and all that I want.  Have not found any apt that it won't run yet.  Speaker phone is great, if you are on the fence about whether to get this phone, I would recommend it. One way to stick it back to the phone companies that want to charge big $$ or make you sign contracts, this phone is not bad $$ wise as phones go and no contract.  Not made for low light picture taking, but most phones are not. I can buy 2 of these for what it is going to cost to fix my wive's screen.  I would buy this phone again in a heart beat!
2703194
Excelent choice ..worth it. How could I live without it?!?
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The package comes in a zip locked package containing the charger and 2 batteries. At first glance the batteries looked a bit ghetto because somebody took a sharpie to erase the "NFC Enabled" label on each battery (because NFC is NOT enabled). Nevertheless, nobody really looks at the battery anyway and as long as it performed well then i'm happy.

BATTERY:

I put one of the new batteries in my phone and charged it until 100%, left it on the charger for an extra hour and took it off to use. Here's my phone setup:

4G use 90% of the time.
Screen brightness at 50%.
Push email enabled.
Bluetooth, GPS, and other stuff off.
Verizon Wireless, stock jelly bean rom.
64gb SD card

I was able to use the phone for 11 hours of intensive use until it dropped to 13%. The total on screen time was 5.1 hours.

This usage involved emailing, texting, and using my phone to play tv shows from my SD card while I worked the whole day.

CHARGER:

Charger appears to be a repackaged generic wall charger with a USB port. When you plug it in, a bright blue light indicates it is on and also indicates when a battery is fully charged. A Red/pink light turns on when the charger is actively charging a battery.

An *important note* in my instance is that the light sometimes will turn Violet instead of blue to indicate the battery is charged. This was hard for me to notice but I read online that for some chargers such as these, you need to unplug the charger from the outlet and replug it if you want to charge a new battery in order to re-calibrate the charge status settings. Just remember to do that in order for the color to display properly.

CONCLUSION:

Definitely the best slim battery i've used so far. If I didn't use the phone to watch TV for most of the time i'm sure I could stretch the battery out for a day and a half of normal use. The fact that I got 5 hrs of on screen time is incredible. I've used the Anker 2200 and the Hyperion 4200. The ZeroLemon 2300 is perfect because it retains the original form factor while giving me performance that is similar to the Hyperion.

I'm going to attach screenshots to prove my usage. I'll update this review if anything changes.

UPDATE:

Average Work Day Use:
6AM - 10PM
End day battery percentage: 13%
Total Run Time: 16hrs
Total Screen On Time: 2 hours and 47 minutes
Notes: I travel quite a bit during my work day via subway so I'm in and out of service often. Although my screen on time was 2 hours less than my original use, this test utilizes the fact that cell reception dips in and out often. If you stay at your desk the whole day then the battery will be like my first test. If you travel a lot for work, the updated test will reflect that usage.
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Just got my Samsung S4 about a week ago and it's an awesome phone. However, I use my phone a lot for conference calls for work. I'm normally around a power plug, but hate times when my battery goes down and I'm traveling or away from an outlet. I searched on Amazon for a few minutes for an extended battery. I found this one. One of the real bonuses is that it comes with a matching case for the S4.

Be aware this extended battery and quite a bit of weight and thickness to your phone. But, if you're really looking for extra life out of a charge, I feel this is worth it. I'm on my 1st charge. My phone has been on battery for 60 hours now and I'm still showing 8-9 hours left. That is with several 1+ hour conference calls using the speaker phone and other normal usage. (Facebook, watching videos, streaming music using XM Radio)
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I recently had to order a replacement through my insurance for my last S5 Active due to the screen being cracked during August and the screen going completely black in December. I knew with my capability to break phones that I would definitely need a case that could withstand many drops. I chose this case over the standard Voyager from Pelican provided by AT&T and hope that it does meet my expectations, though I have not dropped it once yet! *knocks on wood*
As for the fit of the case and delivery, my service was flawless. With my purchase through Amazon Prime, it was shipped in two days even. Padded in a bubble wrap lined envelope, the case was within a cardboard box with a link and QR code for the installation settings (the instruction video is for a REGULAR S5, but it is exactly the same concept for installation between the two). There were plastic protecting sheets sticking to both sides of the plastic screen and all parts were intact with no damage. I had no issues with installation and the both the front and back cameras are exposed properly with a good level of protection from the lip of the case. I was considering adding a glass screen protector, but felt that the lip of the case would prevent the glass from breaking. I have no knowledge if they would fit with this case (I am curious if anyone has attempted this).

The only issue I could possibly provide is that the light sensor for the screen brightness assumes the room is darker than it should, but that should be expected from cutting off light to the sensor via the case. I prefer to set it for myself regardless.

I will update as I do cause wear and tear to my case. I HIGHLY recommend this case. To those who complained about the cut outs being in the wrong areas, you have made the mistake of purchasing a case for an ACTIVE model of the Samsung Galaxy S5. An Active has an additional button and differing locations for cut outs.
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This phone is the best option for a powerful phone that is still compact. I've tried 2 J1 models, iphones, which were small, but didn't have the features and quality I was use to in my galaxy S5. Why is the s4 mini so great? It has a built-in LED flash, compact size, comes with tons of cool apps like s note which lets you write and type quickly and easily. You get panorama mode and a night mode. It does not have the surround shot, but you can download google camera and do them that way. the s4 mini maxes out at android update kit kat 4.4.2...but its ok.

Dont listen to what the freaking internet says! Everywhere i read says this phone will only accept 64gb micro sd cards. I have a 128gb in mine and i can access all my data with no issues.

I like this phone so much i almost want to get a 2nd as a backup.

An s5 mini might be better than this, but if you have verizon you are out of luck. they never made one compatible for verizon.
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Fast, smart, perfect size, moderate battery, out of the world charging speed. I love this phone its an excellent option for the price. The battery it can go a few hours with extreme use, but i swear with a solid 40+ min you wil have a brand new complete charge. Great for gaming. My cons? It can maybe get a little warm sometimes but nothing great. And i love original f/m radio on motorola previous mine doesnt have one. And finally i was looking for a fingerprint sensor or a dual sim but believe me every other spec on this phone will make you forget it. Did i mention the 21 megapixel camera. You can get really good pictures with this phone. But i think that the best phone is the one that fit your needs. So this is mine.

Only issue I had was I wasn't getting simultaneous voice and data. Every time I made a call, LTE would drop. So I looked into it, and found out that you have to have Verizon activate Advanced Calling (HD Voice) on the phone on their end. Then, you have to go into the hidden phone menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#*, then go to "Phone Information," scroll down and toggle "Turn on VOLTE provisioned flag." After you do this, reboot your phone, and now you've got simultaneous talk/data!
I like this phne cuz of
Beautiful screen
Camera
Speakers
Call quality
Turbocharging
Microsd
Mostly fast and fluid experience

Dislike ( me being nitpicky)
Battery life is avg
Some stutters here and there
Phone is a bit too large but then again the big screen is well worth it

OVERALL A HAPPY CUSTOMER ...THX MOTOROLA
1990245
This is a great case that fits the S5 Active like a glove. The belt clip feels strong enough to withstand a bit of punishment.  I put the case and phone on my running water belt and it stays put even after a half marathon. And then the price.....the value is incredible!
3211010
Works great with my Samsung s5 Active. I can now really push my phone's storage past the 64 gig SD card limitations.
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Let me preface this review by saying I am a device and tech hound. I am coming from a perfectly good Galaxy S5 and choose to pay full price for an upgrade. It was worth every penny and don't regret the decision one bit.

The first thing that grabs you about this phone is the awesome build quality of the phone. This is a first rate device no question. As good as anything the boys from Cupertino can put out. The phone is sleek and has a super high quality feeling in your hand. Not that the S5 was bad but this is like comparing a Toyota to Lexus in terms of materials and fit/finish. As an iPad Air 2 owner I can say this device has a feel just as premium if not more so. The stylus clicks into place with a satisfying sound as well and functions well even though I use an Otterbox. The wireless charging feature also works fine through the Otterbox.

Performance, this thing is a beast. Eight cores, 4 GB of ram as much as my 3 year old HP Elitebook might I add. A screen resolution so crisp and clear the colors literally jump out at you. The ability to multi task and run several apps at once is incredible. It blows the doors off the S5 in every performance measure and packs a nice large screen in a relatively small package. I love the 5.7 inch screen size and is notably bigger than the 5.1 on my S5. I considered other 5.5 plus inch phones but kept coming back to the balance of performance and size of the Note 5. If you are on the fence between a small tablet or a large phone this phone is a good compromise. Camera performance is remarkable and the image stabilization is noticeable. Haven't gotten a chance to use the raw mode yet but this is another great feature putting it light years ahead of the competition. The best camera is the one you have on you. This might just be the best one period certainly as good as standard compact digital cameras under 200 dollars. Not as good as a larger sensor enthusiast grade compact or DSLR but impressive in its own right and better than many of the affordable entry level digital cameras today.

Performance as phone is excellent too, who would have thought that is what a smart phone is first and foremost a phone. Texting is also a breeze with the built in Samsung messaging app. Speaker phone is appropriately loud as well.

Lastly to address the 500 lb elephant in the room is the lack of an SD card and removable battery, I was one of the people morning the loss but thanks to excellent battery performance and the awesome build quality it can be overlooked. Plus with the new USB OTG flash drives you can easily save and back up/transfer information. Thus I was able to go with a pearl white 32 GB model which will be more than enough for me.

I considered a wide variety of Android and even the iPhone 6 Plus but nothing came close to the balance of performance and value to what the new Note 5 offers. As of fall 2015 this is the phone that sets the standard and an awesome stylus to jot notes down is a bonus.
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I have to say off the bat that I don't care as much about smart phones as a lot of people seem to. I don't get the overwhelming desire to constantly upgrade and have the latest and greatest phone. I do use my phone exstenively throughout the day, usually for non-demanding functions like internet surfing or music/podcasts. I was of the school of thought that there were only two choices if you wanted a quality smart phone: Samsung galaxy or iPhone.
However, a few weeks ago I was getting close to my contract ending and being able to replace my GS3. I heard some buzz about this phone and did a little research all the while planning on going with the new Samsung.
Boy am I glad I changed my mind. This phone is exactly what I need in a phone. The battery life is incredible and unlike my old galaxy the battery doesn't seem to drain at all if the phone is idle. I often forget to plug it in at night and wake up to it only down 2%. It also seems to charge exponentially faster than my old galaxy.

The speakers are great. I have a long commute every day and I usually will play a podcast on my phone during the drive.

The phone looks amazing and feels very solid with the metal back.

Only negative I have is there seems to be an extraordinary amount of bloatware that I am unable to uninstall without rooting the phone. That kind of thing really bothers me as a customer; I should be the one to decide what is on my phone and I don't think it's right for any app (unless it's vital to normal operation) to be preloaded and not allowed to be uninstalled.
Overall though, great 1st impressions with the HTC ONE
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I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE LifeProof!  It was wonderful for my S4, and has already been a life saver for my 2 month old S7.  It is a true work horse!  Well spent money with no regrets!  Purchase it and use it, drop, and dunk your cell phone (what ever type it it) worry free.  This has been my best cell phone accessory/necessity purchase ever.

This an update on Dec. 16, 2016 to my earlier review on July 9, 2016.  I originally give the produce 5 stars based on using a LifeProof case previously on my S4, now I'm give the S7 LifeProof case 4 stars.  I still love the LifeProof case, I am experiencing a problem with the door/flap that covers the charger opening.  With continued use eventually it stops latching close.  It is NOT from any fault of the user, in my opinion it's 100% design or material.  I say this firmly because I never experienced this problem with my S4 LifeProof, it is only been with my S7 and my son's S7 LifeProof case.  We will make use of the one year warranty that LifeProof offers.

LifeProof please fix this problem.
3358600
I watched a quick internet video prior to making the switch. That saved me time.  Worked great in the C855D.
4474193
OK, Samsung kind of dropped the ball on designing the S5's wireless charging ability.  Samsung should have included wireless charging from the factory without the need to purchase it separately, it is a flagship device after all.  With that said the wireless charging combo here works as its supposed to.  I has a little weary on purchasing the mini wireless charger because I thought it would be a pain to properly align the phone on such a small area but I have had no issues at all, just drop the phone on and go.  There is a yellow LED on the charger itself that lets you know your phone is charging (if the red LED on the phone isn't obvious enough...if you have that feature on the phone turned on) when charging is complete the wireless charger turns off to preserve the battery unlike keeping it plugged in all the time.  If you have daydreams turned on they will work while charging.  I am overall very satisfied with this purchase, I deducted a star because of Samsung's asinine idea of not including wireless charging from the factory and that the charging back adds a couple centimeters of thickness and a few grams heavier.  Since it makes the phone a bit thicker most if not all cases that work with the standard back won't properly fit with the wireless charging back on.  The Life Proof case I have won't fit, which is fine because I just have to swap backs if I want to use it when I think I will need that kind of protection.