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[Review] Seidio Innocase for Vibrant

So the first thing I noticed was that this is not a slider, but a front-and-back snap case. The product description says "Unique snap together design and opening slot makes putting on and removing your case easy" but for some reason thought it was a slider like the Surface II for the Captivate. So, it's not their fault I misunderstood.
Since the front bezel cover is so thin, my initial impression is that it seems a little flimsy. The back cover is also quite thin and has no lining like other Seidio cases. I think this was a conscious decision in order to keep the case as slim as possible. The fit is quite precise, so I don't think the lining would really make much difference as there is no movement within the case.
Although the front bezel piece seems flimsy at first, it feels quite sturdy once you snap it to the back cover. I do have some concerns the clips that snap together will wear down over time if you remove the cover frequently. Only time will tell on that point.
It has Seidio's "signature soft touch finish" which is like a somewhat rubberized matte texture. It's quite nice, but attracts prints if you have oily fingers.
Overall, the fit is pretty much perfect and the cutouts are precise. It's very thin and has a nice texture. Of the six cases I have, it's certainly the nicest. It does, however, cost about as much as the other five cases combined - $29.95.
At $19.95, I'd probably recommend it in a second. At $30 I have some reservations, namely the long term durability of the clasps that keep the two pieces together.

Vibrant case wont work

should be gettin mine tomorrow....
i think they have 6 month warranty which actually does work. thats another big plus with this company.

kolyan said:
i think they have 6 month warranty with actually does work.
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Good to know. Hopefully won't have to use it.

Thanks for the review.
I'm still sticking to my white mesh case. I like really light and almost-not-there type of cases.

Thanks for the review, mine should be here within a day or so.
I ordered using the coupon code XMAS15 that was posted here. Not certain it's still valid though as the poster said it may expire on the 19th.
To the OP, how does the phone feel in your hands compared to what you had previously?
Also, did your volume buttons ever rattle? This is my only hesitation as the silicone case from t-mobile prevents the rattles I have from the volume rocker (which is loose).

s15274n said:
Thanks for the review, mine should be here within a day or so.
I ordered using the coupon code XMAS15 that was posted here. Not certain it's still valid though as the poster said it may expire on the 19th.
To the OP, how does the phone feel in your hands compared to what you had previously?
Also, did your volume buttons ever rattle? This is my only hesitation as the silicone case from t-mobile prevents the rattles I have from the volume rocker (which is loose).
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For reference, I've had TPU's, hybrid TPU/Plastic (the one with hard clear back), a generic version of the Barely-There, and a flexible plastic perforated case (XMatrix Cover from DayDeal).
The added size and weight is similar to the XMatrix perforated case. It's not as slim as the Barely-There style cases, but I think it's definitely lower profile than TPU or silicone.
The finish is nearly the same as the Barely-There knock off I have, but seems a little more durable (the coating on the old case started to come off within days). It's smooth, almost suede-like, but has a bit of tack when held in the hand. When put on a smooth surface, like a desk or on wood trim in a car, it does not stick at all. This is a bit of a negative for me. One thing I like about TPU cases is that they kind of stick when you lay them on a smoother surface (I usually put my phone on the wood trim next to the gear shift in my car) but are not tacky otherwise.
As for the volume buttons, mine are not loose so I can't really comment on that issue.
One other thing I've noticed in the last few days of using the case, is that bezel cover is attached to the bottom part in only a few spots so there is some give in the areas that aren't clipped together. I think they should have added a couple more contact points on each side. It's not terrible, but I'm a bit OCD so it probably bothers me more than it would most other people.

I'll report back, should be here anytime now.. thanks man.

Case is good, very slim and feels good in hand, not perfect like other Seidio products. Like the review states, the case is NOT slide-on which sucks. I dont know why they used clip-on design, with slide-on case could have been even slimmer and more durable. Fit is also nice, but also not perfect, phone is just a little loose in case, not noticeable right away until you play with it.

kolyan said:
Case is good, very slim and feels good in hand, not perfect like other Seidio products. Like the review states, the case is NOT slide-on which sucks. I dont know why they used clip-on design, with slide-on case could have been even slimmer and more durable. Fit is also nice, but also not perfect, phone is just a little loose in case, not noticeable right away until you play with it.
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After waiting around for the SGP Slider, I was also hoping this would be a sliding case.
I did get to hold a Captivate with the Innocase II, which is a slider, and the fit was pretty awful. It moves around a ton compared to this front-back type. I guess I'll take this style and more precise fit over slider with a bad fit.

Is it the bump on the Vibrant that is the main issue with a slider?
I was a bit let down to find this was a snap on the front/back design.

new coupon good through Sunday: MIX15
buy 2 products and get 15% off, free shipping for 2010

ordered one today from ebay for 18 and free shipping. thanks for the review and pics. Your pics make it look like it has a nice clean design in front.

djjeesh said:
ordered one today from ebay for 18 and free shipping. thanks for the review and pics. Your pics make it look like it has a nice clean design in front.
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it is nice and clean. my nexus one case fits better, but they probably had to make it clip-on design i guess for Vibrant bump

Nice review! I can't help but feel like Seidio threw this product together in a hurry, after they realized there are people with Vibrants. It just looks cheap compare to their other offerings.

Just got it. initial impressions:
1 feels great in the hand. Looks good too.
2 I absolutely hate how easy it un-snaps.
3 I want to know their return policy till they have a legit case like the ones I am accustomed too from seidio.
4 it's much more difficult to press power now.
EDIT: okay, found out how to do the return, just waiting to hear back from them.

SGP Leinwand case review - clip + smartcover

I have the samsung official bookcover case, and was quite satisfied with it, except for two points. The screen having to rotate each time I transit from viewing to typing mode, and the lack of a deeper tilt in viewing mode, especially when I have the tab literally on my lap. So, I was hunting around for something just as slim and light,but with more tilting options and came upon this:
SGP Leinwand case
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Galaxy-Le...01VG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1313357575&sr=8-4
I've been using it for a few days, and thought it ws worth sharing my review of the pros and cons of it.
Pros.
•Extrememly light and thin. Lighter than the sammy bookcover case and just as if not thinner.
•Premium quality leather and inner suede that have a great feel to it.
•Magnetic clip that keeps the cover in place closed and also when turned back open in handheld mode.
•Various tilting modes. The manual shows 2 viewing angles and 2 typing modes. One of each is done in a ipad smartcoverish manner while the other viewing mode is like a pyro/acase/roo clip cover.
•One extra typing mode, not mention in the manual, but possible by folding the first outer slip to support the tab. This one I liked the most cause it allows for instant transition from viewing mode to typing mode with out rotating screen and with keeping the power button and camera on top.
Cons.
•Expensive. Currently $89.99.
•Not as sturdy as the official bookcover, since its leather all over.
•No opening to plug in charger when the case is closed, though power button and headphone socket is accessible.
•Inevitably, like all smartcoverish cases, the inner suede can pick up dirt from the surface it touches while folded backwards.
Overall, I enjoy the combinstion of a slim clip coverish back and its viewing angle and the viewing and typing angles provided by ths smartcoverish front. Also its so light and the leather texture quite nice, that I don't need to take the tab out at all. It also comes in other colors, purple, red and brown, though dull black ws my choice. But not quite sure whether all this really does justify the high price. Still, I think its worth a look when choosing cases.

i am so saving up for this case. My SGS2 is already on SGP cases (ultra air and neo hybrid) I love these SGP products
Does it include a screen protector?

Does this come with a second job? Cause I'll need one to afford it. =/

*ignore-accidental double post*

fransarj said:
i am so saving up for this case. My SGS2 is already on SGP cases (ultra air and neo hybrid) I love these SGP products
Does it include a screen protector?
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Unfortunately no. But the quality of the case did tempt me to consider their screen proctectors too. I have a Acase screen proctector which is fine, but reflect a slight oily color when the tab is off and under direct light.
akarol said:
Does this come with a second job? Cause I'll need one to afford it. =/
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It is pricey, though they seem to try to justify the high price by mentioning it is all hand made. I personally don't really need hand made.
I doubt this design is an exclusive patent, so I was hoping that if pyro or other case manufacturors saw this, they might build similar but less pricey cases.

All I can say is that I really like the desk. Especially because it has good thick pieces of wood instead of some less expensive MDF types...

This thing is really expensive but I have to say I'm sold to the tablet after seeing it ! Thanks a lot

Jnn1 said:
Pros.
•Extrememly light and thin. Lighter than the sammy bookcover case and just as if not thinner.
•Premium quality leather and inner suede that have a great feel to it.
•Magnetic clip that keeps the cover in place closed and also when turned back open in handheld mode.
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I was wondering if I should get this case, but no idea if there were any magnetic clips to hold the case in place because the first few variations of the Leinward case for the iPad did not have the magnetic clasp. Now that you have confirmed the existence of it, I have no reason to ponder anymore. Thanks.

Selling my Leinwand case
Not sure if it is okay to post this, but thought I should sell it to people interested. (If this is inappropriate for the board, I'll take it down)
I switched to a SGT 8.9, so my Leinwand case has become redundant, and thought I might as well sell my SGP Lewinwand case for SGT 10.1. It's a really nice feeling lightweight and versatile case, as I wrote in my review, and though mine is second hand, it's in very very good condition.
I brought it for 89.99 and will sell it for 40 dollars. Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks!
#sold#

Video Review: Incipio Silicrylic for Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hey guys,
Back to making vids! Sorry for the month-long break!
Got my hands on the Incipio Silicrylic for the Galaxy Nexus, this is a two-piece hybrid style case that features a hard plastic exterior with a soft silicone interior. Fit on the phone is perfect and all cutouts are accessible, this case offers a decent level of protection for everyday use and is quite stylish as well. Check out the full review for all info!
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nice video mate keep it up

Welcome! I've got a review on the SGP Ultra Capsule coming up soon as well. Stay tuned for that.

Good review. I'm glad you mentioned the gap at the back (something I noticed with my own Sylicrilic, on my GSM phone) and the flimsy sides, which really bugs me. I wish they extended a 1 cm small section of the plastic over the sides which would have helped control this problem.
Looking forward to the capsule review (I'm considering that case). Please mention if the case follows the contour display along the front, and if there is a gap on the back for the GSM version, similar to the Sylicrilic.

ChrisAG said:
Good review. I'm glad you mentioned the gap at the back (something I noticed with my own Sylicrilic, on my GSM phone) and the flimsy sides, which really bugs me. I wish they extended a 1 cm small section of the plastic over the sides which would have helped control this problem.
Looking forward to the capsule review (I'm considering that case). Please mention if the case follows the contour display along the front, and if there is a gap on the back for the GSM version, similar to the Sylicrilic.
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Thanks for the feedback! I've posted the review of the capsule case now - I didn't exactly mention about the contour display, but I did mention that there is great attention to detail with regards to case construction, and it does follow the curved display.
On a GSM version without extended battery there is a very, very, very! slight gap, which does not bother me at all. I'm using the case with the extended battery and it fits a little tight, but I prefer it that way.
Hope I helped! Thanks for being a viewer!

i got this case today with the verizon version of the phone. im also using the extended battery. but i am not using the battery cover since i didnt like the gaps on the side. is it safe to use the phone without the battery cover and just the case?

Can confirm there is no gap on the VZ version (and it's all black instead of two-tone). Had it for several days and works wonderfully.

Ando_O said:
i got this case today with the verizon version of the phone. im also using the extended battery. but i am not using the battery cover since i didnt like the gaps on the side. is it safe to use the phone without the battery cover and just the case?
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I wouldn't say it is safe, but you should be fine for the most part. The only issue I see arising is if you were to drop the phone, it could cause the battery to move and turn off the phone.

Does anyone know of a belt clip that works with this case?
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ChrisAG said:
Good review. I'm glad you mentioned the gap at the back (something I noticed with my own Sylicrilic, on my GSM phone) and the flimsy sides, which really bugs me. I wish they extended a 1 cm small section of the plastic over the sides which would have helped control this problem.
Looking forward to the capsule review (I'm considering that case). Please mention if the case follows the contour display along the front, and if there is a gap on the back for the GSM version, similar to the Sylicrilic.
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thanks for the review man.
the awful flimsy sides really ruined it for me. i actually had this case on order from amazon for $20 , and canceled it after seeing this review. the edges of the front flapping aroundlike that looks terrible compared to some of the much tighter fitting tpu cases.
glad i read this forum occasional as that gave me the heads up to get the cruzer lite case for half the cost.

Thank you for taking the time to do a review. Wish I had watched it before getting this case. The look is great but I have trouble getting the plastic secured to the rubber part of the case. However, it will work with the Samsung 2100 mAh extended life battery, and it has taken quite a bit of abuse from me, so it is doing its job.

HTC one SLIM case with power and volume button?

As the title stated, does anyone know any slim case for the ONE with power and volume button? Just wish those button weren't so flushed to the phone it makes it kind of difficult to push..
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A few days ago, i ordered the Cimo Grip Back Case Flexible TPU Cover for less than $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Grip-Bac...8&qid=1377765040&sr=1-2&keywords=cimo+htc+one
The ratings are excellent on Amazon and the youtube video reviews as well. It's a nice protective TPU case with raised volume button covers, and most probably my first choice for use as a daily case.
I also ordered these two cases:
Nillkin Slim Hard Case (upon recommendation from a friend who uses a Nillkin case on his phone)
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Slim-...id=1377765230&sr=1-3&keywords=nillkin+htc+one
And for better protection (with as minimum bulk as possible) which apparently has the best volume buttons feel:
OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for HTC One
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Comm...323&sr=1-1&keywords=otterbox+htc+one+commuter

I have that Cimo case in the first link, it's almost impossible to adjust the volume & the power button is awkward as well.
I also have the Poetic Atmosphere, & that was really nice until it started coming apart.
I'm looking for a case like the OP, but haven't found one yet.

exhibitA said:
I have that Cimo case in the first link, it's almost impossible to adjust the volume & the power button is awkward as well.
I also have the Poetic Atmosphere, & that was really nice until it started coming apart.
I'm looking for a case like the OP, but haven't found one yet.
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The Cimo is useable (volume rocker wise) by cutting a few strips of vinyl electrician's tape about 2x3 mm wide. Easiest way is to lay the tape on a cutting board and cut into 2mm wide stripes with a razor knife, then cut each strip again, about 3 mm long. I stacked three on top of each other using tweezers. These get applied on the inside of the case where each button hits, closer to the outer part just past the middle. The idea is to touch the buttons on the phone with the back (non sticky side) of the tape about three quarters way from the edge of where the buttons meet. You can adjust the sensitivity by the number of layers you use. Too sensitive and you may activate accidentally. At two or one layers you may not feel much better sensitivity than stock.
This "mod" makes the case a viable contender, IMO. You can do this with any case and it does not permanently change the case as slitting one side of the button material like some suggest. That particular mod does not work well with this case.

Amazon used to be my go-to place for phone cases, but Ebay actually has a way nicer selection, imho. A lot of them are super cheap from Hong Kong, which is a little shady... But I've been having good luck with the quality that I've been receiving from them and at ridiculous prices ($5 w/ free shipping, etc.)
It's definitely worth some digging and will save you the trouble of TRYING to spend $25 for free shipping on Amazon. :silly:

l0ngxnguyen said:
As the title stated, does anyone know any slim case for the ONE with power and volume button? Just wish those button weren't so flushed to the phone it makes it kind of difficult to push..
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This is probably my favorite of the bunch:
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...=1378056557&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+diztronic
If it had the shiny back of the Cimo it would be five stars, IMHO.
The lip is protective enough to survive a decent drop on pavement and it's not bulky at all.
The next step up (IMO) would be the speck candyshell line. They will give protection on the same order as the Otterbox Commuter without as much bulk. The Otterbox does plug the microUSB and headphone jack, however which helps keep them dust free if you pocket carry outdoors, for example.

I wish most of the tpu/rubbery cases didn't have that "frost" texture it's so annoying that almost all of them have it, I'd be happy with the diztronic but that camera cut is too ugly to let slide for my tastes
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cpufrost said:
This is probably my favorite of the bunch:
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...=1378056557&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+diztronic
If it had the shiny back of the Cimo it would be five stars, IMHO.
The lip is protective enough to survive a decent drop on pavement and it's not bulky at all.
The next step up (IMO) would be the speck candyshell line. They will give protection on the same order as the Otterbox Commuter without as much bulk. The Otterbox does plug the microUSB and headphone jack, however which helps keep them dust free if you pocket carry outdoors, for example.
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I've had this case for a few weeks now. Very tight fit. Very easy to apply & remove. Looks and feels very good in the hand. It's very thin. Great buy for under $10.

cpufrost said:
This is probably my favorite of the bunch:
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Mat...=1378056557&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+one+diztronic
If it had the shiny back of the Cimo it would be five stars, IMHO.
The lip is protective enough to survive a decent drop on pavement and it's not bulky at all.
The next step up (IMO) would be the speck candyshell line. They will give protection on the same order as the Otterbox Commuter without as much bulk. The Otterbox does plug the microUSB and headphone jack, however which helps keep them dust free if you pocket carry outdoors, for example.
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Looks goof but it doesn't seem like it has a power button? Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.

l0ngxnguyen said:
Looks goof but it doesn't seem like it has a power button? Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.
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Power button is open.
Only case I've used that covers the power button and retains IR functionality was the Mophie pack. There is measurable attenuation however the ability to control IR devices seemed adequate in the timeframe I was able to test it.

exhibitA said:
I have that Cimo case in the first link, it's almost impossible to adjust the volume & the power button is awkward as well.
I also have the Poetic Atmosphere, & that was really nice until it started coming apart.
I'm looking for a case like the OP, but haven't found one yet.
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If not mistaken, poetic has a 3 years warranty, can it be claimed on your case? I am also considering to buy this one, but with this issue, may be rethink again.

htcm7 said:
If not mistaken, poetic has a 3 years warranty, can it be claimed on your case? I am also considering to buy this one, but with this issue, may be rethink again.
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I have submitted an RMA for it, waiting to hear back from them.
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Edit, I got an e-mail today, they are sending me a new one from their latest batch.

electronical said:
A few days ago, i ordered the Cimo Grip Back Case Flexible TPU Cover for less than $10.
http://www.amazon.com/Cimo-Grip-Bac...8&qid=1377765040&sr=1-2&keywords=cimo+htc+one
The ratings are excellent on Amazon and the youtube video reviews as well. It's a nice protective TPU case with raised volume button covers, and most probably my first choice for use as a daily case.
I also ordered these two cases:
Nillkin Slim Hard Case (upon recommendation from a friend who uses a Nillkin case on his phone)
http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Slim-...id=1377765230&sr=1-3&keywords=nillkin+htc+one
And for better protection (with as minimum bulk as possible) which apparently has the best volume buttons feel:
OtterBox Commuter Series Hybrid Case for HTC One
http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Comm...323&sr=1-1&keywords=otterbox+htc+one+commuter
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Nilkin's got my vote, im rocking this as of the moment, very slim, does not add bulk to the phone. . power, volume, mic are not blocked. Case looks insanely good and with a grippy texture in the back

623baller said:
Nilkin's got my vote, im rocking this as of the moment, very slim, does not add bulk to the phone. . power, volume, mic are not blocked. Case looks insanely good and with a grippy texture in the back
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I also ordered this case today (it's likely to be the last case i'll ever buy for my HTC One Stealth Black as it seems to be the very best out of the lot):
http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-U...F8&qid=1378229675&sr=1-2&keywords=htc+one+uag
There are several other colours, but i love the Slate/Black color combination. IMO, the latter looks better than the all-black colour case. However, if you want to get max attention for your phone, i would recommend the Rust/Black case:
http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Armor-U...F8&qid=1378229731&sr=1-3&keywords=htc+one+uag

Spigen Neo Hybrid Review

The Spigen Neo Hybrid for the Nexus 5 is a solid case. I've received it from Amazon yesterday for a mere $20 and this case has been performing really well so far. All the ports are nicely cut and positioned. One drawback I've noticed is that the power and volume rocker buttons do have space to wiggle around a bit. You can slightly hear them rattling if you shake your phone but they aren't too big of a problem.The USB cutout is large and wide, making it possible to use almost any charging cable. The same applies to the headphone jack. The back of the case tends to show a few fingerprints but they can be wiped off easily. The case does provide a lip, so it is possible to lay the phone on the screen without worrying too much about getting it scratched (though it is not a big enough lip to be protective during falls on rough surfaces). I've attached a good amount of pictures since I am able to post them yet. Overall, I would recommend this case to someone because it's sleek and sturdy despite a few small drawbacks.

Nice
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I've got the same case. Looks good. I'm still waiting for my phone though.

I've had my Neo Hybrid (silver edging) taunting me while sitting on the nightstand since Saturday. Cannot wait for my phone to arrive tomorrow.

Nice review. I've just ordered the Spigen ultra hybrid (with clear back) from Amazon. I'll post some pics and findings as soon as I have it.

is the case itself heavy?

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is the case itself heavy?
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Not really. The case doesn't add much bulk to the phone itself other than changing the size of the phone a tad bit.

Sharvil06 said:
Not really. The case doesn't add much bulk to the phone itself other than changing the size of the phone a tad bit.
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I did find that it added a lot in dimension in height and width, but not thickness. Makes the phone feel slightly larger than a G2 even.

ethantarheels123 said:
I did find that it added a lot in dimension in height and width, but not thickness. Makes the phone feel slightly larger than a G2 even.
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The only phone I have to compare it with is the Samsung S3 and the case does make the Nexus 5 larger than the S3 (You can pretty much fit the S3 on the Nexus and there will still be a small amount of room on the sides).

Sharvil06 said:
The Spigen Neo Hybrid for the Nexus 5 is a solid case. I've received it from Amazon yesterday for a mere $20 and this case has been performing really well so far. All the ports are nicely cut and positioned. One drawback I've noticed is that the power and volume rocker buttons do have space to wiggle around a bit. You can slightly hear them rattling if you shake your phone but they aren't too big of a problem.The USB cutout is large and wide, making it possible to use almost any charging cable. The same applies to the headphone jack. The back of the case tends to show a few fingerprints but they can be wiped off easily. The case does provide a lip, so it is possible to lay the phone on the screen without worrying too much about getting it scratched (though it is not a big enough lip to be protective during falls on rough surfaces). I've attached a good amount of pictures since I am able to post them yet. Overall, I would recommend this case to someone because it's sleek and sturdy despite a few small drawbacks.
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Have you tried it the phone and the case on a wireless Qi charger yet? If so, did it work?

beckmaneric said:
Have you tried it the phone and the case on a wireless Qi charger yet? If so, did it work?
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Yes it works.

Also have this case, although not as impressed with it.
The biggest complaint is the buttons. The buttons don't have a great feel to them. They wiggle (as mentioned by OP) all the time, the phone is actually annoyingly loud to move around (it's not loud, but it's certainly noticeable).
Other complaint is the USB port. While the OP thinks it's big enough, I can't fit in my Monster MicroUSB cable (I know all the hate about Monster, but the cable is 3" and was under $1 at Frys at one point). Wouldn't typically be a problem, but I use this cable a lot.
The headphone jack does allow my headphones to fit, but it's very close. Not sure if other headphones will have issues, but I'd be slightly worried about it.
Besides those complaints, it's a solid case. It looks great, appears that it'd protect the phone well. All in all, I am not planning on replacing it any time soon... unless my "ideal" case happens to come out... We shall see! The Qi charger still works through the case, along with NFC tags that I've tried thus far.

Petrovski80 said:
Nice review. I've just ordered the Spigen ultra hybrid (with clear back) from Amazon. I'll post some pics and findings as soon as I have it.
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I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.

cutterjohn said:
I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.
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Did you remove the protective films off both sides of the clear plastic parts? Majority of the people who bought this didn't realize there's something protecting the plastic...

cutterjohn said:
I ordered one of these which came today. Not real happy with it, as the "clear" back really ISN'T "clear", kinda milkyish and that's after scrubbing at it with a microfiber cleaning cloth for many minutes. The slim armor is easily better, even if it lacks a transparent back.
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have you checked out the supcase? I just ordered one. It has black borders and frosted clear back, which should help hide scratches and dust.

Have this case and pretty happy with it as well. I just wish the power button was flush with the case. Don't know if anyone else has this problem, but I accidentally hit power all the damn time...

I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.

bleuiko said:
I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.
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yea I feel the same way. Am waiting on my diztronic, as well as the supcase unicorn beetle. The thing with the neo hybrid is that it made it boxy as well as wider and taller, which made it very hard to hold and feel bulky. Not to mention taking it off was a chore.

I just got this case today and it is nice. But honestly the phone has a nice rubberized back and sides where I don't feel a case is always necessary. The case adds major width. But it is high quality.
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bleuiko said:
I just received my neo hybrid case... I am not a big fan at all. It makes the phone super bulky. I think this case is awesome for those wanting protection with style but I think I'm going to risk it and go with a skin or just naked.
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I felt the same way, this phone is just so damn sexy naked. (Did I just type that...) Anyway, I want my phone to remain that way so I left it on, and it's definitely grown on me. I'm happy with it enough that I'm just going to leave it on.
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