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I have had my thunderbolt for about a month now and it is naked. I dont know if i should wait for an otterbox or a ballistic case or just buy something like the active x
as long as you're careful, I say leave it naked!
My recommendation is, if you don't know what you want, then go cheap for now until you do know. The S-Line can be had for just a few bucks ($3-7) on eBay (and some other web-based stores sell it too, I believe) and is an good case. Not amazing, but good to excellent. It will last you until you know what you want, and may be what you want.
I just got my active x case today in the mail. I was tired of waiting for Otterbox to release its case. I'm extremely happy with the case.
i went cheap, cases aren't the quality i like and well... they suck.
i like my case-mate pop case, shinny back gets stratched but i can live with it. the rubber deteriorating that users complained about is more like tiny eraser shavings on mine from the friction going in and out of my pocket, but it comes and goes. i'm still closely examining it. its a GREAT case, kind of thick, but lots of protection.
i might get the case-mate barely there case since i'm very careful with my phone.
another suggestion is the HTC (OEM) TPU case, I like QUALITY TPU cases because they're thin and the material is great.
+1 for the case mate pop, got mine 20% off (use google to search for coupons, 2 minutes saved me $8 lol), standard shipping, case ordered friday morning and delivered via first class mail monday afternoon. I like the fit, I like the protection, and I honestly think the white case is bad ass (makes my phone look like a storm trooper IMO). Otterbox has no plans of releasing a commuter case based on my communications with them and the defender is just overkill for my needs.
wouldnt waste my money on the pop case. im on my second one and it already jacked up.
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wouldnt waste my money on the pop case. im on my second one and it already jacked up.
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im not sure if its a hit or miss but some people say theirs is fine while others complain. but i held off for a month because of the claims, im hoping that mine will last.
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im not sure if its a hit or miss but some people say theirs is fine while others complain. but i held off for a month because of the claims, im hoping that mine will last.
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99% of the people Ive seen have problems with them. I wouldnt take my chances.
On Ebay I found an Otterbox knock off for thirteen dollars with no shipping cost. Had the built in screen protector and all which I promptly removed because it sucked. Came with a hard snap on shell and a rubber case to put around that. It doesn't look to bad at all and was a lot cheaper than Otterbox.
Mah BAMF Thunderbolt
saw the one on ebay can you post pics?
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lippstuh said:
i went cheap, cases aren't the quality i like and well... they suck.
i like my case-mate pop case, shinny back gets stratched but i can live with it. the rubber deteriorating that users complained about is more like tiny eraser shavings on mine from the friction going in and out of my pocket, but it comes and goes. i'm still closely examining it. its a GREAT case, kind of thick, but lots of protection.
i might get the case-mate barely there case since i'm very careful with my phone.
another suggestion is the HTC (OEM) TPU case, I like QUALITY TPU cases because they're thin and the material is great.
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+1 for the case mate. I got mine in white. BTW I contacted case mate about the rubber wearing out. (i take my phone out of the case a lot to swap out batteries) and they sent me another case for free and let me keep my old one. 2 for 1 bonus!
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I'm using the body glove case that I got off edau for 17 and it fits great good material and great texture
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The Seidio Surface case fits very well, doesn't add much bulk to the phone, and probably comes in any color you're likely to want. Seem to be available at a variety of prices, so pretty good deals to be had.
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I just got my active x case today in the mail. I was tired of waiting for Otterbox to release its case. I'm extremely happy with the case.
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+1. Doesn't add too much bulk like the OB defender, and still feels good in the hands. No problems with cracking after a drop nor with rubber deterioration.
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go with the rearth ringke case. its amazing.
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go with the rearth ringke case. its amazing.
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i am looking for a case that would protect if it was dropped and bumped around
After purchasing a soft case at the Verizon store where I bought my TB, I chucked it a few days later after it fell off a bunch of times. I ended up buying the Seidio Innocase II Surface Case on ebay. Best case imho.
It fits well and seems pretty sturdy. I know it's a pricey case, but I'm looking at the long-term in not having to buy a bunch of "cheaper" cases down the road when one will suffice.
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i am looking for a case that would protect if it was dropped and bumped around
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The active-x from seidio worked for me. I've dropped it from about 3-4 feet with no ill effects. Doesn't add to much bulk, but is a little pricier than some cases. Use disc2011 for 10% off.
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UPDATE:
I have seen a lot of questions about people seeing this case with out the lip portion which is on the top right of the screen. I just found this case on ebay which is half the price and does not have the lip.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Xshie...648123?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a176d08fb
Here is a White version I also found which looks nice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...707913?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a6e3eba89
Ballistic SG Case for T-Mobile
I just saw it on eBay and it looks like a great case for protection.
Here is the company's site with the standard S2. They haven't added our phones yet to their site.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s2-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
Just recieved it today. I like the way it looks but it has a couple of drawbacks.
Pros:
1) Pushing the volume or power button is the best I have seen yet for the T-Mobile GS2 cases. Very fluid just like there isnt a case and the buttons make the natural noise that they make just like not using a case.
2) Seems to be the best protection I have seen for the GS2. I think it will handle a drop very easily.
3) I dont have a screen protector but the way this is designed I dont see how this case would cause any issues like the D30 cases do due to a tight fit. Its somewhat loose and should not cause the corners of a screen protector to lift up.
4) Has a great feel to it and adds some weight to the phone.
5) Protects the back camera perfectly.
6) It does add some thickness to the phone but this is because the phone is extra protected. I would say it is about 1.5x to 1.75x as thick as the phone without a case on it.
Cons:
1) The first layer is rubber and due to this fact it has a few issues.
2) Collects lint easily from your pocket.
3) Can be difficult at times to put in and out of your pocket due to the rubber.
By far though this is the best case I have had for a phone. I own a couple of TPU cases for the T-Mobile GS2 and a D30. It makes the D30 look like junk even though the D30 is a great basic case.It has some drawbacks but the pros outweigh the cons. I definitively recommend this case to anyone that wants the ultimate protection for their phone and doesnt mind cleaning the lint off everyonce in a while. If you like my review please give me a thanks.
just saw one too. didnt kno that they started to make them yet. their a little bulky for my line of work. and since im a student im not really in the situations where is need THAT Much protection....but do a review if you get one.
I ordered one. As soon as it comes in I will post pics.
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I ordered one. As soon as it comes in I will post pics.
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Thanks bro
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Has anyone bought one of these?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...ccessories&hash=item415ec6bf76#ht_2846wt_1396
I just saw it on eBay and it looks like a great case for protection but the price seems a little high.
Here is the company's site with the standard S2. They haven't added our phones yet to their site.
http://www.goballisticcase.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s2-ballistic-shell-gel-sg-series-case
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Have you received it yet? I like the look of this case & have been checking this thread for a review....
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Have you received it yet? I like the look of this case & have been checking this thread for a review....
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No. I received a message stating that it will ship tomorrow. I guess it wasn't even available until the 4th.
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Monk4Life said:
No. I received a message stating that it will ship tomorrow. I guess it wasn't even available until the 4th.
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I ordered one last night. The guy accepted my offer of $25.00 w free shipping. Should be here Monday....
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I ordered one last night. The guy accepted my offer of $25.00 w free shipping. Should be here Monday....
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Let me know when you receive shipping confirmation. Still waiting on mine.
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He just messaged me that he sending it now priority mail.
Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It lists for $27.99 w free shipping but you can also make offer. He accepted my $25...
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Ok my tracking info shows it will be here monday. I will post pics and a review on my thread once I get it.
Got mine. I love it! It does add xtra bulk. Forgot cam at office. Will post pics tomorrow.
Highly recommended. Fits perfect. Buttons easy to push. 2 pieces, inside rubber and outside hard plastic. Hasn't bubbled up my zagg yet. All holes line up as they should. Looks super cool. A++++++. Can't beat it for $25 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Got mine. I love it! It does add xtra bulk. Forgot cam at office. Will post pics tomorrow.
Highly recommended. Fits perfect. Buttons easy to push. 2 pieces, inside rubber and outside hard plastic. Hasn't bubbled up my zagg yet. All holes line up as they should. Looks super cool. A++++++. Can't beat it for $25 including shipping. http://www.ebay.com/itm/160675376613?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Does it add alot of thickness to it
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Does it add alot of thickness to it
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I have to say yes... I'll take measurement tmrw but the corners are thicker than all of it. Its still not bad. Fits in my pocket n like how it feels in my hand ... I like the texture of back compared to the d3o.
To be fair, the rubber corners will pick up lint just like vibrant otter box. This thing is maximum protection...
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Does it add alot of thickness to it
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i agree, i like the idea of the full protection but this case makes to phone wayyy to bulky, i feel like im carrying around one of those old ass phones that looked like bricks. haha
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i agree, i like the idea of the full protection but this case makes to phone wayyy to bulky, i feel like im carrying around one of those all ass phone that locked like bricks. haha
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Case looks pretty bad ass but I think it would be too big and like u said more like a brick thanks for the review op. Appreciate itit
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Thanks, got one on order. This will be my 4th and hopefully final case for this phone, I am a fan of otterbox so I think I will like it. I started with the black bodyglove from tmobile, not a bad case but a pain in the ass to take of so I got one of the clear TPU cases from ebay and its a great case. And then the D30 came out so I exchanged the bodyglove for it, had to take it back because it fit like crap, the next one fit 95% better but is still uneven around the edges and for a $25.00 piece of rubber it should be perfect like the $7.00 one from ebay.
The first D30 that I got was from T-Mobile. That one fit perfectly, just didn't like the way how the button press felt. So then I also got a TPU case from eBay. Next thing T-Mobile gave out the cases so I picked it up, returned the original one I bought at T-Mobile store, but then the one I got from T-Mobile online, it fit 95% and was bubbling up my Realook. I was hoping for a Seidio case to come first but since I've heard good things about Ballistic case, I gave it a shot. Waiting for it to come in the mail now.
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The first D30 that I got was from T-Mobile. That one fit perfectly, just didn't like the way how the button press felt. So then I also got a TPU case from eBay. Next thing T-Mobile gave out the cases so I picked it up, returned the original one I bought at T-Mobile store, but then the one I got from T-Mobile online, it fit 95% and was bubbling up my Realook. I was hoping for a Seidio case to come first but since I've heard good things about Ballistic case, I gave it a shot. Waiting for it to come in the mail now.
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Oh yeah, that was the other thing, the buttons. Volume not too bad, power button was a PITA on the D30.
Got the case today and its awesome.
What in the hell was Samsung thinking when they made this thing so damn shiny and smooth? I drop it on a daily basis.
I tried a silicone case from eBay, the fit was GREAT but the things like a dang lint roller. EVERYTHING sticks to it. I pick up my phone and it's covered with hair and grit, dirt, sand, you name it.
I actually have to wash my silicone case off. I actually got sick of how much stuff it picks up, I stopped using it.
I ordered a Case-Mate case last week, hoping that works out better. Hopefully it shows up tomorrow before I just return it for an iPhone 4S, ugh, it's frustrating the hell out of me.
blame the phone on your parkinson's disease. makes sense.
Order a TPU case. Nothing is better. They have them on Amazon. Matte black looks amazing with this phone. The owner of TPU posts on XDA and is always listening to our feedback.
Hmm... haven't dropped the phone yet.
Try TPU next time, its amazing.
Haven't dropped mine yet. Maybe you should try sticky tape on your hands
How does a TPU case differ from a Silicone case as far as stuff sticking to it? I've never really had much luck with these rubber cases from that stand point. Stuff always sticks to them like crazy.
What is a TPU case made from? I guess if the Case-Mate doesn't work out, I can try that next.
That said, I think I actually looked at the TPU cases when first looking for a case. TPU Cases was sold out every time I looked so I ended up ordering this silicone rubber piece of crap I got from eBay.
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How does a TPU case differ from a Silicone case as far as stuff sticking to it? I've never really had much luck with these rubber cases from that stand point. Stuff always sticks to them like crazy.
What is a TPU case made from?
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Nothing sticks to it and it looks and fits nicely to the phone with not much thickness added
It's made of TPU. It's some longer scientific name.
http://www.amazon.com/TPU-Cases-Flexible-Samsung-Galaxy-Packaging/dp/B005MGUTW6
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kdoggy said:
How does a TPU case differ from a Silicone case as far as stuff sticking to it? I've never really had much luck with these rubber cases from that stand point. Stuff always sticks to them like crazy.
What is a TPU case made from? I guess if the Case-Mate doesn't work out, I can try that next.
That said, I think I actually looked at the TPU cases when first looking for a case. TPU Cases was sold out every time I looked so I ended up ordering this silicone rubber piece of crap I got from eBay.
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fits tightly with protection to the phone good fit and you wont turn back not a lint trap at all bro check it out
http://tpu-cases.com/
I agree this phone is way too susceptible to being dropped
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This phone is very slippery, partiularly the back panel. It's like it's made of Teflon or something.
I second the suggestion of a TPU case. Best case I've had, incredible customer service. I highly recommend one.
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I agree this phone is way too susceptible to being dropped
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No, that's the Palm Pre.
riassan said:
fits tightly with protection to the phone good fit and you wont turn back not a lint trap at all bro check it out
http://tpu-cases.com/
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Does that case scuff the outer edge of the phone? That was the one thing that bugged me about the OG Epic cases.
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Does that case scuff the outer edge of the phone? That was the one thing that bugged me about the OG Epic cases.
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Could be different for someone else, but I've had mine for 2 weeks and I have noticed some extra scuff marks. Since the upper rim of the case where the phone enters is made of a slightly harder TPU material, constantly removing the phone from the case will cause this to happen. I do this to clean out any dust particles that may get through. If it wasn't for the case looking so good on the phone, I probably would've switched it out for that reason.
get a TPU case, not going to prevent drops but just trust sammy's build quality. Mine has already taken some spills and already came out ahead
How do you drop your phone so often that you blame the phone's design?
I did accidentally throw my phone, but that's because I forgot it was in my hand, lol.
Go with the TPU case. I picked up the matte black one off of amazon myself as a temp solution until I splurged on a casemate or something more "heavy duty" and otterbox like.
I actually decided to just rock the TPU case.. it's niiiiice.
I also have a vid review up on amazon for it as well.
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Go with the TPU case. I picked up the matte black one off of amazon myself as a temp solution until I splurged on a casemate or something more "heavy duty" and otterbox like.
I actually decided to just rock the TPU case.. it's niiiiice.
I also have a vid review up on amazon for it as well.
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Where's the link to your video?
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Where's the link to your video?
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Right here
http://www.amazon.com/review/R11P8B3A6E5T4H?ie=UTF8&videoPreplay=1
I was just about to post it. Thanks much!
Hey guys this is just getting some feedback on how easy it is to scratch the HTC one and whether you have it in a case or not.
I personally have kept it in a case since I got it but I feel that I am hiding the beauty of the phone. I wanna keep it out of the case but I'm scared that I will end up scratching it
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Hey guys this is just getting some feedback on how easy it is to scratch the HTC one and whether you have it in a case or not.
I personally have kept it in a case since I got it but I feel that I am hiding the beauty of the phone. I wanna keep it out of the case but I'm scared that I will end up scratching it
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I just received this case today. It's super thin and clear so it barely looks like I even have a case on it. It's definitely not a rugged case. Good for scratch protection but definitely not going to protect much against drops. Not a bad choice for $3.99.
Nope. This phone is too gorgeous to keep it in a case.
Got me one of these at the XDA DevCon: http://www.cruzerlite.com/community/xda-developers/htc-one-xda-molded
I use this case:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/htc/htc-one/htc-one-case-ultra-thin-air.html
It's really thin and they have a clear and a matte version. I have the matte version but can still see the beauty of the One perfectly.
It comes with a really awesome screen protector too. Can't even tell it's on there.
20 bucks, free shipping, and I ordered mine on Thursday and had it Saturday.
HTC double dip flip case on mine. It even fits in my leather pouch for added protection although not needed.
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thinking of getting a leather wallet case for the phone/ wallet. Not going to keep it in any sort of case during use.
got a platinum case with a kickstand
Have a white and gray otterbox on mine, I use that while I'm at work but when I'm at home I take it out of there, hate having the case on the phone. Also dont use Screen protectors either, got one when I bought this from Best Buy in a combo pack with the otterbox, the sales rep put it on for me but all I can see is imperfections in the screen no matter how good they do it, so it came off and I'll stick to never using one
Using a Poetic case, just until I get used to the dimensions. Then it's coming off.
Are any of these cases a TPU material, or all hard shell.?
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Are any of these cases a TPU material, or all hard shell.?
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My spigen is a polycarbonate. Feels very good in the hand
I'm sure people have probably mentioned this already but I just wanted to show you guys what the sharp edges on the case can do to your phone after removing the case. Very disappointed with Rearth, never had this issue with the N4 slim case and it was much easier to remove as well.
That looks awful! ;(
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Yup, that case scratched the corner of my N5 as well (not as bad as yours though). I have requested a refund on Amazon and shipping it back to them.
Spigen ultra fit does more scratches ure lucky
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Yup, that case scratched the corner of my N5 as well (not as bad as yours though). I have requested a refund on Amazon and shipping it back to them.
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You should be able to request a refund without having to ship the case back. Just tell them that this case is unusable/defective, which it is honestly. I also left a review on Amazon with the picture to warn people as well.
What made this even more painful though is I waited 3 weeks for this case to arrive (I'm in Canada so not sure if it was a customs thing) and I did just fine without any protection
Gah! I have this case... I guess i'll try never to take it off... Can you recommend some alternative cases if I ever do have to hide a scar like that?
A soft tpu
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Wow, this sucks. I have N5 Ringke Slim case (haven't put it on a phone yet) but the edges doesn't seem to be that sharp.
The key is to bend the case while taking it off and on.
I've done over a dozen times without issue.
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I'm sure people have probably mentioned this already but I just wanted to show you guys what the sharp edges on the case can do to your phone after removing the case. Very disappointed with Rearth, never had this issue with the N4 slim case and it was much easier to remove as well.
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Wow! A case did that?
Hey, I've got the same pajamas.
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Wow! A case did that?
Hey, I've got the same pajamas.
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lmao.
All rigid cases can cause this. Gaps in between the phone and the case cause abrasion and will wear off the urethane soft touch finish. Go for a TPU or silicon case or cover your phone with a skin to prevent this.
The case will also pull your back plate off as well. I stopped using it after that. I am lucky I don't have any scratches.
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Hey, I've got the same pajamas.
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Nice. They're damn comfy
Kinda glad that my case and screen protector never arrived, been over a month now, refund demanded!
is it only on the edges? if so ill just place a small piece of tape on my phone on the edges to protect it
I've had the rearth slim since it launched and have zero scratches on my phone. Not saying that this case won't scratch but I've taken it off and put it on several times without issue. It fits so snug and feels almost identical to the back of the N5 I love it. Adds quite a bit of additional grip as well
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I had that case on my galaxy Nexus and when I finally took it off to sell the phone it had scratched the **** out of the back/bottom of the phone.
Never buying one again...
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Get the Diztronic, have it for my N5 and had it for my N4, never a single problem and I dropped my N4 a few times even face down and it never had any damage with the Diztronic on it.
This is my greatest fear from hard cases. I only buy rubberized or tpu cases encased in a hard case.