I received the official Samsung S-View Premium case at the weekend. This is the case that allows you to see and control a limited amount of actions on the Note 3 via the square clear window in the flip cover. It is very expensive at £34 approximately.
The case provides options on the colour of the window background. You have the option to see the time and missed notifications, walking steps, weather and sliding across the camera, music and action notes, without actually opening the flip cover. And that is it.
What you lose is the quick glance screen and the Watch On remote widget on the lock screen, which I have found more useful. Also the rear of this case replaces the current back cover. A good idea except its thicker than what it replaces. You can use the stylus on the cover window which is something. The camera function is weird. It takes a picture just fine but it is only a small square, similar size to the case window and not a full width shot. Another odd decision by Samsung IMO.
Some people will like this case, but for me it didn’t add any real advantages with the quick access information and in fact took away some functionality for me.
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And switches on the device when you open the cover and switches off when you close the cover and other variant allows wireless charging.
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Another thought, most good cases cost around £25 (for most Smartphones). So how can a £34 case that actually enhances the functionality (if you need that, that is) be considered to be too expensive? Did you notice that you can control the volume without having to open the case as well?
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Jah have you come across any other good cases for the Note 3?
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Gavin, unusually for me I didn’t buy many cases. I like the Samsung custom ones as they do add functionality to the Note 3. I noticed a lot of Note 3 users (London tube/trains) only use back covers. Probably because they want quick access to the phone. I genuinely don’t see many users using other types of cases except Samsung own and back covers.
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