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Living in Shenzhen has some advantages, namely I can buy phone accessories the moment they're available and pretty cheaply too. I said I would post info about these cases a while back but my GF cleaned my apartment and I couldn't find them until today. So here we go:
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Just gonna do them in order of the pic from top left.
1: This is a soft flexible plastic. It has a good feel in the hand. The side buttons are easy to get to as they are uncovered but it does seem to be a little close to the mics. It just wraps around the sides so the glass is completely uncovered by this. It also comes off easily, not very secure on the phone. It doesn't feel like it adds much bulk. S-pen is harder to get to with this case.
2: A little thicker than #1. It wraps all the way around the edges and meets the glass. It is much more secure. Feels a little slick in the hand. I think it looks nice on. I don't like the feel of the volume rocker under the case, power button is uncovered. I feel the need to push the button very hard. The feedback from the rocker is reduced. I guess that should be expected It feels thicker mostly because it wraps all the way around the front. If you had this on your phone and put it face down on a table the glass won't touch.
3: Seems to be the same material as #1 but it wraps all the way around like #2. The sides of the back are textured and give good grip. Even though the buttons are covered I like the way they feel under this one. Everything seems good except the S-pen opening is a little small like #1 so it is a little harder to get out.
4: This is the SGP (or a copy) hard case. I found this same one in Hong Kong for like 5x what I paid. It fits very securely. The S-pen is a little harder to get to again. Buttons are uncovered. It wraps around the sides to just meet the glass so if it is face down on a table it will rest on the glass. Though it is smooth it doesn't feel slick.
5: This is a very soft silicon (I'm guessing) case. I like the look and feel of it. It wraps all the way around and covers the very edge of the glass but not any of the display. Buttons are covered yet provide good feel and the S-pen is not difficult to access. Considering this was the cheapest one it's actually pretty nice.
6: Almost identical to #2 but the S-pen opening is smaller so it is more difficult to access. Also both the volume rocker and the power button are covered and I don't like the feel of either. Though the back is smooth it doesn't want to slide around in your hand. Fit is the same as #2, maybe a little more snug.
7: This is a similar material to #1 but feels thinner. It wraps around to the front and is quite snug. Buttons are covered but the case is thinner at that part and the buttons feel good. S-pen is slightly more difficult to remove. It is textured on the sides where it rests against the side of your palm and fingers. However the matte finish on the back is really slippery. It also has holes so you can attach a lanyard.
This is an aluminum case that has small rubber bumpers inside. I'm not sure how much protection it would really offer but I think it looks great. I found two different models and bout this one. I think I will try the other one as well to see if there is a difference. This has holes for a lanyard but they are so small that it is very difficult to use. I bought a metallic back for my Note and it doesn't fit in this case so I had to switch back to the original. On this case the volume rocker and power button are not covered and you must use your fingernail to reach them through the case. I'm not thrilled with that.
I have been surprisingly happy with this case. It doubles as my wallet holding a few essential cards and sometimes a little cash. It does use a magnetic closure and I know some of you don't like that. It doesn't have a notch for the S-pen so you need to slide the phone down a little to get to it. I can still pocket this and I like that it covers the front too.
These are the replacement backs I found today. I bought a purple metallic one. The wood ones were kind of interesting too. I also saw many leather cases and leather flip cases. Unlike the Samsung flip case these are essentially a plastic case glued into a leather cover. There were also some that the phone slides into. I think I'll have time to go back and get pictures before my vacation if anyone is interested.
If I can help you find any accessories or you want any of these covers (I only want to keep the purple ones) PM me.

Nice post there, could you if possible find a keyboard case for the device.
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tids2k said:
Nice post there, could you if possible find a keyboard case for the device.
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haven't seen one yet. keeping my eyes open

How much is hte black silicon case with wave?
I want to compare with the holesellers prices in Paris

hilaldroid said:
How much is hte black silicon case with wave?
I want to compare with the holesellers prices in Paris
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it's been so long it is hard to remember and i only bought one so i didn't get the wholesale price. i believe it was less than $3. I can go back and ask for the quantity price if you'd like.

Hey I just found a note I made about that black case. It was ¥6 or just under $1. In quantities it should be less.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z318/chrissasek/capture_18.png
Also my purple metal case had a serious flaw. The hole four the earphones is off and caused a problem with my earphones. I could insert them and it seemed OK but the sound kept cutting out so I knew the connection was bad. I'll post the name of that one layer so you can avoid. I may try to buy the other one if I have some time today.
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csasek said:
I have been surprisingly happy with this case. It doubles as my wallet holding a few essential cards and sometimes a little cash. It does use a magnetic closure and I know some of you don't like that. It doesn't have a notch for the S-pen so you need to slide the phone down a little to get to it. I can still pocket this and I like that it covers the front too.
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Hello mate!
I'm going to buy this case
since it's have the solid steel hold of the phone like in your picture
Now for my question...do you think i can put the Gnote in this case with another case on it?
(example:a TPU case on the Gnote and then put it in this cases)
Thanks for your response!!

it will fit if you adjust the side with some force to avoid adding too much pressure on the phone itself. But the top and bottom part could be sticking out.
I just came back form shenzhen. Amazing place, but one thing to be caution tho, a lot of items there are counterfeits even phone accessories. I saw some element case there for ip4 for 50RMB which works perfectly and cost 140USD for US retail. And even the local brand like capdase and the one you linked Kalaideng has counterfeits.
No offense to people who selling it, they are great products even it's counterfeits. To the buyers, what I said it's just FYI, so make your own judgement and pick a legit seller if you care for this sort of things.

@ofear69
It should fit because the tabs can stretch. I accidentally found that out and had to bend them back this morning. I paid RMB60 for that case I think.
Many of the products in shenzhen are copies. I just opened a monopoly game that is an interesting mix of French and English. Some products are the Chinese manufacturers selling under their own brands instead of just doing OEM work.
It's always important to be careful here. I wish I had asked top try that purple metal case first but that's life. Three other case I have more confidence in, the girl selling them has a Note too. They are becoming popular here
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Bought a new aluminum case today. it was actually less than the other and though it doesn't have holes for a tether I think I can use the protective back plate hole for the speaker. The coolest feature of this is the protective back plate. It keeps the back panel of your phone from touching when placed on a table, etc. It doesn't work with my metallic cover though.

csasek said:
Bought a new aluminum case today. it was actually less than the other and though it doesn't have holes for a tether I think I can use the protective back plate hole for the speaker. The coolest feature of this is the protective back plate. It keeps the back panel of your phone from touching when placed on a table, etc. It doesn't work with my metallic cover though.
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I ordered one of these last week... looking forward to it. I also ordered one of the metal battery doors to be used with it... do you think they will work together? Does the metal slider have anything to keep it from rubbing against the Note while installed (tape or film)? I'd love to see more pics of it! Thanks!
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Just saw that I missed your write up of the bumper... sorry.
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Where is the exect place that u bought the metallic ones? Can't find them in Singapore. Maybe ask my friend to get for me when she go sheng zhen..
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cosmoboi said:
Where is the exect place that u bought the metallic ones? Can't find them in Singapore. Maybe ask my friend to get for me when she go sheng zhen..
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in Hua Qiang Bei 华强北 there's an accessories market a little North of the SEG Building. I'm sorry I don't remember the shop names. It was on the second floor.

U stay near there?
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i am interested in getting the battery cover too ~ i dont see it anywhere in Singapore

cosmoboi said:
U stay near there?
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Yes, I live in SZ and work in the HQB area.
summer_dell said:
i am interested in getting the battery cover too ~ i dont see it anywhere in Singapore
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I can help you out if you want. Just PM me what you want and I'll find the prices for you.

Already PM u dude..
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Opinions on a case with kickstand

Hey folks. Frequent XDA forumer here and new owner of a SGS3.
Unfortunately, my story begins with tragedy. I got my SGS3 just a few days ago, and last night it slipped from my pocket while I was sitting in a chair and fell 2 feet onto concrete. BAM, hairline crack along the entire length of the front glass. I have to say, I'm not too pleased (my Epic 4G took worse tumbles than that without a case) and I'm ordering new glass from eBay to replace myself because the $178.61 Samsung quoted me, and the $150 deductable I'd have to pay Asurion are both complete rip-offs just to swap the front glass. I'd also just like to go on record and point out that Samsung really dropped the ball not rubberizing the back of the SGS3; the phone is beautiful but like a wet fish to handle. I suspect it wouldn't have slipped out of my pocket had it been rubberized like my Epic.
So, anyhow, enough of my bellyaching. Once I finish replacing the front glass, I need to get this thing some protection. I've looked around on eBay and seen a lot of candidates (both brands I recognize like Otterbox and UAG and otherwise) but I'd really like to hear from you guys what you think.
Here's what I'm looking for:
As thin as possible
Rubberized back or TPU shell
Has a kickstand
No extended battery
Let me know your recommendations!
EDIT - I've now been through all ~75 pages of the "Post a picture of your case along with your S3" thread and, coupled with the suggestions from this thread, I've got this running list going of options:
Qmadix Holster Shell Combo (Metalix product line)
SEIDIO ACTIVE with Kickstand
Case-Mate Pop! with Stand
Cruzerlite Spi-Force
Trident Kraken
Fosmon/GreatShield Hybrid (A lot of alternative styles with kickstand here)
GreatShield Snap Stand
Tomaxx Silikon TPU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TZA84DV754

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TZA84DV754
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Awesome, that's essentially what I'm looking for; some minimal protection that's rubberized and sporting a prop. My only complaint about those Qmadix Metalix models is that visually I'm not really digging the style. They're a little too flashy; I was hoping to see something just all black. But who knows, maybe I'd get used to it. I was glad to hear that the kickstand is very durable, as a lot of the no-name brands I see on eBay have props that look very flimsy.
Would love to see any other suggestions, and thanks again!

I have this: http://www.amazon.com/Aduro-Holster...qid=1352610675&sr=8-6&keywords=galaxy+s3+case
The case its self feels nice but it doesn't protect enough. My screen still broke :crying: with it because it only covers the sides and not the top and bottom. The kickstand is utter **** and falls over when you breathe because the kickstand barely sticks out.
tl;dr: it blows

Electrofreak said:
I was hoping to see something just all black.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/310479829942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

CZ Eddie said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310479829942?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Perfect. I didn't see anything like that on the Qmadix website so I didn't bother to look any further. Gotta love eBay!
EDIT - Ah, I see it now, it's listed separately due to being a holster/shell combo.
http://www.qmadix.com/snap-on/holster-shell-combo-samsung-galaxy-siii.asp
EDIT 2 - Though the prop looks a bit flimsier on this Case Mate model, it does look like it protects a bit better due to having an edge that comes around the edge of the phone, which does add a bit of bulk. Anyone have this case?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Case-Ma...A%2BFICS%2BUFI&otn=21&pmod=221097898397&ps=54

I'm currently using a Seidio Active case, which has a sturdy kickstand, good protection, plus looks really nice. Really liking it, haven't changed cases since I got it
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This is what I am using:
http://www.amazon.de/tomaxx-Halteru...r_1_39?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1352640008&sr=1-39
Cheap, but at least it offers some kind of screen protection, since it envelops all sides of the phone. In my opinion a case that leaves top and bottom unprotected is just useless since those are the areas your phone will most likely hit when it drops.
And it protects the screen when you put it on a table with the screen facing down.
The case has soft sides but most of the back and three of the sides are hard plastic. Only the bottom left corner is the same "soft" material like the sides are. Buttons on the sides are encased too, so no lint or water will enter there. Still they are working pretty well, need a little more pressure though. At least your phone won't activate accidentally in your pocket as easily as it does without the case.
The soft material is some kind of hard silicone or maybe that's what they call TPA(haven't yet figured out what that is). It has a rubbery touch and makes the otherwise slippery S3 a lot saver to hold but it's not so much that you'll have problems slipping it in your pant pockets.
The kickstand only allows for landscape mode and looks rather flimsy but it's not. It stays in place when closed and has no problem holding the S3 when in use.

Trident Kraken. You can throw your phone like a football across concrete and It wouldn't damage your phone. Plus its has a kickstand and different color choices.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=trident+kraken+S3

I'm probably going to order one of these to try out. Inexpensive as can be and gets good reviews.
EBay item #221090881463.

rlatjs17 said:
Trident Kraken. You can throw your phone like a football across concrete and It wouldn't damage your phone. Plus its has a kickstand and different color choices.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=trident+kraken+S3
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I've been looking at that one, though it's a little chunky and kind of on the "busy" side. In terms of protection, it does look to be one of the best sporting a kickstand.
EDIT - Updated my original post with some options for those interested

There are tons of great cases, but for the best deal, look on Amazon and search for hybrid case for galaxy s3. There is a case that looks like an otterbox, and it is tough and has a stand. Great deal too, I got mine for $3 including shipping.
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tomtom96135 said:
There are tons of great cases, but for the best deal, look on Amazon and search for hybrid case for galaxy s3. There is a case that looks like an otterbox, and it is tough and has a stand. Great deal too, I got mine for $3 including shipping.
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You're probably talking about the Fosmon/GreatShield Hybrid (I've seen them branded either way). It's in the list I've added to my OP

About the Tomaxx Silikon TPU you've linked:
Tomaxx is probably only the name of the ebay seller. You can get that case everywhere, don't have to order from a german seller, when you are in the US.
http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Stand-...TF8&qid=1352685183&sr=1-58&keywords=galaxy+s3
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0089NQF22/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Cheaper and more important: faster delivery.

Oh yeah your right. I didn't know that was manufactured by fosmon. They make so many products, and for the price, the quality is excellent.
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if you want serious and TESTED protection and lots of color options but NOT SLIM trust me. get a case-ology impact case.
http://www.case-ology.com/shop-by-d...ices=251&limit=all&manufacturer=8&price=10-20
you can get them on ebay too watch for fakes
I have involuntarily TESTED these cases (SII and SIII) and they are truly protective. never a scratch on the phone whether I crunched it in the hatch of the minivan (ouch) or tossed it 15ft into the street when some wasps decided to teach me the error of my ways as I tried to photograph them
I avoided the stingers and learned my lesson. get a zoom lens hehe
I have the orange and blue one. $12.95 shipped. you can't beat it. they have TWO STYLES for the S3 so watch it. one has a oval around the camera one has an oval with a little "cut out" (you will see what I mean) because if you don't see the exact color combo you want you can buy 2 and mix and match parts I had to do that to get the same blue orange with my S2. so make sure the two you order if you do this are the same style.
you want the "heavy duty hard" cases with the 6 little "curves" on the back like this
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its the only case I will use on a day to day basis because I DO NOT have $400 to replace this phone!!
I have one well over 18 months old. NO DEGRADATION AT ALL. the silicon has not gotten loose or sloppy. here is my S2 with the case that's been on it for over 1.5 years.
sadly the blue for the S3 is much much darker. (I prefer lighter brighter colors) so once I have more cash going to order a couple other blue ones and hope one of them is a "lighter" blue. (the S3 case is WAY darker than the picture shows a dark NAVY)

nerys71 said:
if you want serious and TESTED protection and lots of color options but NOT SLIM trust me. get a case-ology impact case.
http://www.case-ology.com/shop-by-d...ices=251&limit=all&manufacturer=8&price=10-20
you can get them on ebay too watch for fakes
I have involuntarily TESTED these cases (SII and SIII) and they are truly protective. never a scratch on the phone whether I crunched it in the hatch of the minivan (ouch) or tossed it 15ft into the street when some wasps decided to teach me the error of my ways as I tried to photograph them
I avoided the stingers and learned my lesson. get a zoom lens hehe
I have the orange and blue one. $12.95 shipped. you can't beat it. they have TWO STYLES for the S3 so watch it. one has a oval around the camera one has an oval with a little "cut out" (you will see what I mean) because if you don't see the exact color combo you want you can buy 2 and mix and match parts I had to do that to get the same blue orange with my S2. so make sure the two you order if you do this are the same style.
you want the "heavy duty hard" cases with the 6 little "curves" on the back like this
its the only case I will use on a day to day basis because I DO NOT have $400 to replace this phone!!
I have one well over 18 months old. NO DEGRADATION AT ALL. the silicon has not gotten loose or sloppy. here is my S2 with the case that's been on it for over 1.5 years.
sadly the blue for the S3 is much much darker. (I prefer lighter brighter colors) so once I have more cash going to order a couple other blue ones and hope one of them is a "lighter" blue. (the S3 case is WAY darker than the picture shows a dark NAVY)
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I read your post in the other thread with interest. As I understand it, you combined 2 different cases together (Blue and White and Orange and White) to make your Blue and Orange combo. Unique!
There does seem to be quite a few imitations of this particular style. The Fosmon and GreatShield models mentioned above appear to be virtually the same except for the branding. Either way, all reports of these models appear to be pretty favorable!

Cruzerlite spi (style) is the one you want. I have bought many of them (iPhone, galaxy s2, galaxy s3) and am satisfied with all of them. Grippy, slim, and kickstand works great.
You can get them cheaper on eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-TPU-H...334451?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a25b65bb3
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shamez23 said:
About the Tomaxx Silikon TPU you've linked:
Tomaxx is probably only the name of the ebay seller. You can get that case everywhere, don't have to order from a german seller, when you are in the US.
http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-Stand-...TF8&qid=1352685183&sr=1-58&keywords=galaxy+s3
http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Hybrid-Stand-Samsung-Galaxy/dp/B0089NQF22/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_1
Cheaper and more important: faster delivery.
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Excellent choice here ^^
I have purchased a ton of cases, this one is one of my favorites.
I ended up going with the Otterbox Defender when on the job,
and the Seidio Surface case when off work.
If I had to have the same case on all the time, and had to pick only one... it would be one of the Fosmon you link to.

Thoughts on Accessories & My Finalized HTC One ;)

After having tried several different screen protectors and cases here's what I've discovered.
Most of the gel cases turn rather yellowish (though there are a few that don't). Obviously the grippy feel will be there. The downside to that feel in my opinion would be when sliding your phone in and out of your pocket. I personally hate having to 'force' it down my pocket. I'm a heavy multi tasker so I'd have my iPod in my other hand with perhaps a book/newspaper (with headphones cable tangled all around) and my phone in the other. So keeping that in mind I love to whip out the phone and also likewise slide it out of sight rather quickly. The grippy feel is beneficial to prevent me from dropping the phone but I simply don't like it.
Following the above, my thoughts on 'full body protectors' are similar. They all have that tacky feel to them. From back in the day with my HTC myTouch 4G & LG Nitro I've tried Zagg, BestSkinsEver, BodyGuardz (my favourite), and Skinomi and I'd say they all simply peel. I cannot stress that enough. Regardless of the matte effect or absence of the tacky feel these protectors simply peel after lots of use around the corners. They do save the phone from drops because they do absorb the dents in a way. But nonetheless, they are 'temporary' in my opinion.
As for screen protectors I've found myself to prefer the Skinomi & BodyGuardz. It's because I found that these ones are missing the 'orange peel effect' and also the matte BodyGuardz is nice to the touch. The Skinomi was a little tacky and had a few streaks/lines but these disappear.
And back to the cases. The one I fell in love with was the one I got on eBay from smokeydiscount (mentioned elsewhere). I bought that case since it was cheap and so that I could use it temporarily until I got a better case. But just as several other members have said, it's actually quite nice.. It grips the phone well and taking it off is an absolute b*tch. It has a frosted aspect to it and isn't fully see through. But from a feet away you'd swear the phone didn't have a case on it. It's really minimalistic.
As per the screen protector that I decided on I went with the Spigen Glas.tr and it DOES work with the buttons as long as you're running the latest firmware. Even if you weren't (like I did initially) DON'T rip it off immediately. You can still download a ROM to your SD card, boot into Recovery and you'll notice the Recovery works fine under the glass. Then proceed to install the ROM and bam, all is perfect and fine.
The red skin I have was a little addition to give it a little flare and personality. It was also to follow with the red Beats branding (even though I hate Beats). But coupled with a red system theme and I'm in love with my current setup. I didn't use all the included skins and only used the top and bottom pieces. It was the red leather skin off eBay (I'll add the links later).
I attached pictures of my phone so you can have a look at what I've finally decided on.
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I have added the following links for the accessories I'm using that are available for purchase. I have also added bigger images so the case can be seen more clearly. The thumbnails on XDA were resized and a lot of clarity was lost since I used PNG. It appears using JPEG doesn't fall under the max width and height restrictions so I uploaded JPEG instead to XDA.
Case: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281092762148
Red Leather Skin: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/151036989259
Spigen GLAS.tR Screen Protector: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/ht...ctor-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
I also bought some NFC cads that work really well. They are Mifare cards and are quite cheap (the cheapest I could find). Here's a linky: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121113649220
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Looks awesome!!!!
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anrki said:
After having tried several different screen protectors and cases here's what I've discovered.
Most of the gel cases turn rather yellowish (though there are a few that don't). Obviously the grippy feel will be there. The downside to that feel in my opinion would be when sliding your phone in and out of your pocket. I personally hate having to 'force' it down my pocket. I'm a heavy multi tasker so I'd have my iPod in my other hand with perhaps a book/newspaper (with headphones cable tangled all around) and my phone in the other. So keeping that in mind I love to whip out the phone and also likewise slide it out of sight rather quickly. The grippy feel is beneficial to prevent me from dropping the phone but I simply don't like it.
Following the above, my thoughts on 'full body protectors' are similar. They all have that tacky feel to them. From back in the day with my HTC myTouch 4G & LG Nitro I've tried Zagg, BestSkinsEver, BodyGuardz (my favourite), and Skinomi and I'd say they all simply peel. I cannot stress that enough. Regardless of the matte effect or absence of the tacky feel these protectors simply peel after lots of use around the corners. They do save the phone from drops because they do absorb the dents in a way. But nonetheless, they are 'temporary' in my opinion.
As for screen protectors I've found myself to prefer the Skinomi & BodyGuardz. It's because I found that these ones are missing the 'orange peel effect' and also the matte BodyGuardz is nice to the touch. The Skinomi was a little tacky and had a few streaks/lines but these disappear.
And back to the cases. The one I fell in love with was the one I got on eBay from smokeydiscount (mentioned elsewhere). I bought that case since it was cheap and so that I could use it temporarily until I got a better case. But just as several other members have said, it's actually quite nice.. It grips the phone well and taking it off is an absolute b*tch. It has a frosted aspect to it and isn't fully see through. But from a feet away you'd swear the phone didn't have a case on it. It's really minimalistic.
As per the screen protector that I decided on I went with the Spigen Glas.tr and it DOES work with the buttons as long as you're running the latest firmware. Even if you weren't (like I did initially) DON'T rip it off immediately. You can still download a ROM to your SD card, boot into Recovery and you'll notice the Recovery works fine under the glass. Then proceed to install the ROM and bam, all is perfect and fine.
The red skin I have was a little addition to give it a little flare and personality. It was also to follow with the red Beats branding (even though I hate Beats). But coupled with a red system theme and I'm in love with my current setup. I didn't use all the included skins and only used the top and bottom pieces. It was the red leather skin off eBay (I'll add the links later).
I attached pictures of my phone so you can have a look at what I've finally decided on.
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What case is that?? Could you be a bit more specific or maybe add the link too??

Okaay said:
Looks awesome!!!!
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Thanks!!
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What case is that?? Could you be a bit more specific or maybe add the link too??
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I'm adding more info to the first post. I finally got over being a lazy ass and pulled the links I have on eBay. Just for you of course

I can't add links until I've posted 10 times or so and a moderator approves my account.. Harsh spam policies hahahah. Well, any moderator can see that this is indeed an old account. I just never posted, and lurked instead.
Hopefully I'll post the links tmr

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It appears to be the same as mine. In which case, here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281092762148
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I dont like the front sorry, but the back looks sooo good! i have a black cardon skin and had no idea what i was going to do with it, but sorry
im going to copy your back!

Phil750123 said:
I dont like the front sorry, but the back looks sooo good! i have a black cardon skin and had no idea what i was going to do with it, but sorry
im going to copy your back!
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Hahah yeah go for it! I'm still not satisfied with the front and may cut out the small speaker line. Or I may even take the front skin off. But yeah, for the back the top and bottom could be customized and so retain the middle metal plate. The color variance is subtle and nice. Glad you liked the back
I will post all links to the stuff I bought soon once I made enough posts and a moderator approves my account
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Hahah yeah go for it! I'm still not satisfied with the front and may cut out the small speaker line. Or I may even take the front skin off. But yeah, for the back the top and bottom could be customized and so retain the middle metal plate. The color variance is subtle and nice. Glad you liked the back
I will post all links to the stuff I bought soon once I made enough posts and a moderator approves my account
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yer i think it will look better cutting the middle bit out!
Im going to try putting the back skins on in abit, but i also have a invisible shield so might put that over the back then put my bumper
on over the top, see how it looks first!

Yeah, it's exactly what I did. I've been contemplating it for ages hahah. I guess you were motivation enough xD. I'll upload pics soon enough. Also good luck with yours, though I think if you put it on top of the cover it may peel. At least for mine I know the adhesive isn't the best and lots of pocket removal may cause peeling. Though that being said the front stickers are still holding up. Be sure to share pics of yours once you do it
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I just uploaded new pictures of the new front with the sticker lines removed. I also uploaded more clear and brighter pictures of the back. The older ones were done under crappy lighting though the new ones are missing the 'Audio' part of the Beats branding simply because the case is slightly frosted and the camera I used is not the best (pictures taken with my old LG Nitro rear camera).
I also added the links to whatever I purchased and used.
I noticed many users thinking about purchasing the GLAS.tR and asking whether it will fit with the case or not. Well, as mentioned in the OP you can see I talked of how the current case grips onto the phone rather tightly. The case also curves onto the front, holding the phone nicely. And with the glass protector, there's still around a millimetre or more between the protector and the case. So I'd say it would work with if not all, most cases out there on the market. It's also not too thick. If you're going to get the GLAS.t then opt for the GLAS.tR . If it's not to your liking, switch to the GLAS.t . The beveled edges are nice, since pulling down on the menu won't bring the edge to your finger.

girlygirl00 said:
It appears to be the same as mine. In which case, here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281092762148
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Thanks to your post I ordered that case also.....

Philly Jim said:
Thanks to your post I ordered that case also.....
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Good deal! I think you'll like it. I have a Nilkin case also, and this one is the same in fit and quality, yet cheaper.
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Hahah agreed. Like I said, it was my temp case but is now my favorite and primary case. Love it.
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Anyone has this slim armor "inspired" case?

Hello.
I have been looking for a new case and i found the spg slim armor for the s4. I searched to see if there was a version for the s3 but i couldn't find any until i searched on aliexpress and i found the cases bellow :
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Now i say its inspired on the s4 slim armor because from what i searched there isn't any official version of this for the s3, so i don't even call it a knock off but rather a case with the design inspired on the s4 slim armor, so its clearly not a real spg product. To be honest i don't care if its original or not, just as long as it has decent quality for the price
I was wondering if anyone here ever bought this case and if you can leave some feedback about it? I didn't find threads about it but maybe someone got it and didn't post.
I was also looking for an opinion on which color to get. I have a black s3 and im not sure which one to buy: the silver/black one or the white/black one. Which one would you choose? The light blue one seems nice but im not sure how it would look on because those photos can be a bit misleading sometimes.
Right now i use a spg neo hybrid and its grey with neon on the side, so i wasn't sure if i should get a silver one but i guess they are different shades of grey and different design/color combo.
Thanks.

I haven't bought this case, but I'm definitely interested. How trustworthy is that site?

It will be my first time using that website also, but its a bit like ebay with independent sellers (but i think it doesnt have or require the paypal option like ebay). I have seen that a lot of users here on xda have used the website and they don't seem to have much problems with it. The items do take some time to arrive, but that is expected since they are shipped from China most of the time and that also happens with ebay or other websites.
Which color are you thinking of getting? Im still undecised on which one to get, but now im leaning towards the white one a bit more than the silver one but im not sure. Also, it doesn't seem like it from those photos but most of them(if not all) have a shinny finish on the colored part from what i could see from the listing on the website for this case.

looks nice..

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It will be my first time using that website also, but its a bit like ebay with independent sellers (but i think it doesnt have or require the paypal option like ebay). I have seen that a lot of users here on xda have used the website and they don't seem to have much problems with it. The items do take some time to arrive, but that is expected since they are shipped from China most of the time and that also happens with ebay or other websites.
Which color are you thinking of getting? Im still undecised on which one to get, but now im leaning towards the white one a bit more than the silver one but im not sure. Also, it doesn't seem like it from those photos but most of them(if not all) have a shinny finish on the colored part from what i could see from the listing on the website for this case.
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If I decide to get one I would probably get a white one. It kinda looks like they have a matte back, but I hope they are glossy plastic like the spigen ones though. Anyone going to buy one?

I would choose Silver, grey or white. My higher priority goes for Silver because white is quite common. Anyway, the choice is yours. Currently I'm using Trident Kraken(Blue) and I love it so much.

Feeshie said:
If I decide to get one I would probably get a white one. It kinda looks like they have a matte back, but I hope they are glossy plastic like the spigen ones though. Anyone going to buy one?
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They do have it in black but i don't think its really a matte black, i think they all have a shiny/glossy finish like you mentioned. I will most likely get one, but im still not sure which color lol
YRAJ23 said:
I would choose Silver, grey or white. My higher priority goes for Silver because white is quite common. Anyway, the choice is yours. Currently I'm using Trident Kraken(Blue) and I love it so much.
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I also liked the silver one for that reason, but im considering the white one a bit more now because i don't have a white case and i already have a grey one ( even though its not silver or glossy), so now im thinking about getting the white one.
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Here is other picture where you can see the kind of finish the colored plastic has:

Let us know how it is when you get it.

That gray would llok great on my phone
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I placed my order for a white case
The grey one does look nice also but since my current case is already grey (although different design and type of material, its still grey) and i don't have a white or black and white case, i went with the white one. If the cases turn out to be nice, i might even order other one
I will let you know when i get the case, but it will be a while since its shipped from China.

griffin_1 said:
I placed my order for a white case
The grey one does look nice also but since my current case is already grey (although different design and type of material, its still grey) and i don't have a white or black and white case, i went with the white one. If the cases turn out to be nice, i might even order other one
I will let you know when i get the case, but it will be a while since its shipped from China.
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I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)

tsukot said:
I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)
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Cool. Is it a two piece case? Like in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPC1L1_ULhY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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tsukot said:
I just found this slim armor case yesterday @ a chinese store here at Philippines. I tested it and it fits great,! And the case does like cover the silver sides,, so FULL screen protectors are good companion of this case (provided that you have 100% precision in installing the SP)
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Cool Hopefully the ones online are the same of those ( which likely) and they fit good. I was a bit worried about that, im glad you gave feedback on that Its also nice to know that it wont mess with the screen protectors because some cases end up messing the sides of the screen protectors.
I also have the same question as ayeitschris about being a two part case. I think it is, but im not sure :/

griffin_1 said:
Cool Hopefully the ones online are the same of those ( which likely) and they fit good. I was a bit worried about that, im glad you gave feedback on that Its also nice to know that it wont mess with the screen protectors because some cases end up messing the sides of the screen protectors.
I also have the same question as ayeitschris about being a two part case. I think it is, but im not sure :/
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Yes it is two piece case. It will go well with case friendly screen protectors (obviously).. But with FULL SP, i cant guarantee, but with my realook 3d forming, it should have been a great fit with the case except that i misaligned the SP a bit to the left so its my fault.
The case does have a good fit, but takes a hell taking it off.
Overall, satisfied. It only costs here like $3.5 only.

Bought one. The wait begins
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khunfused said:
Bought one. The wait begins
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Same I just got the email saying that mine was shipped. The waiting is the worst part =X well, that and if the case isn't good, but if its the same manufacturer that made the one that tsukot reported (which i highly believe it is) then it will be good

griffin_1 said:
Same I just got the email saying that mine was shipped. The waiting is the worst part =X well, that and if the case isn't good, but if its the same manufacturer that made the one that tsukot reported (which i highly believe it is) then it will be good
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I hope you get the same because i personally like that case though i haven't bought that one on the nearest chinese store here. I just tried it. :thumbup:

Are these flat back or do they have curve to them?
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Can someone post a link to this product? I can't seem to find it on aliexpress.com

mikeygt said:
Can someone post a link to this product? I can't seem to find it on aliexpress.com
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I didn't post it at first because i wasn't sure it was ok ( even though i have seen links on other posts, so i think it is but didn't want to risk it) and i also didn't want people thinking i was the seller trying to promote the case.
Search with the following keywords: slim armor case s3 . This will give you a list with different sellers selling the case. Make sure you select at least the option on the top of the page that says "1 piece only" so it won't show you the listings for cases in bulk.

Moto X Bumper Case - a quick overview.

So I've seen a few people talking about bumper cases for the Moto X, but few people seemed to jump at them, and as far as I've seen, no pictures have been posted of the case actually ON the phone. Well, I wanted to explore some alternatives to a full case, and this would give people who use MotoMaker an alternative.
First, I purchased the case off of Amazon for $6.99 shipped. It comes in a few colors. I chose black on black. The case shipped quickly and arrived quickly via USPS.
http://www.amazon.com/Slick-Shell-P...&qid=1381544095&sr=8-3&keywords=moto+x+bumper
Please note, I only just received my Moto X and bumper case today. I haven't had a chance to activate the phone, and won't be doing so since I'm heading out shortly. Still, I need to nerd out a bit with this phone, so I'm writing a short case review. Note, however, that I can't say say if the case affects the function of the phone at all, but I highly doubt it. I will update with my thoughts once I get the thing activated.
Overall impressions: The case is quite nice. Minimal, provides protection for the corners, face, and back, and looks pretty good. It appears to be matte TPU with a thin piece of hard, glossy plastic to help hold it together. Here are a few pictures of the case itself:
This first photo is just the front of the bumper case, followed by a picture from the back. As you can see, it does have a little tab. I'm not sure what this is for.
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And here we have all the ports cut out of the sides of the bumper case.
The buttons on the side of the case. I've never really cared for buttons on my cases and have cut them off of every TPU case I've had. We'll see how these fair shortly...
As far as I know, the following is the first picture of a Moto X actually sitting in this case. The case slips on pretty easily but sits snugly enough that I have no concerns of it sliding off.
Here's the back. You can see the tab once more. Again, I don't know why it's there, but it, surprisingly, doesn't bother me. I also quite like the "stairstep" that the case does. Just ads a nice flow to it.
The top cutouts align as expected.
As does the bottom cutout.
A picture of the buttons. They're actually VERY well done. I'm surprised at how pleasant they are to press and how solid they feel. You'll notice that they also stick out from the rest of the case just slightly. The recess around them also helps give a nice overall feel.
Here's the phone sitting screen down. The front of the case provides protection for the entire face of the phone.
And the phone sitting on its back to give you an idea of how far the case extends above the screen.
Finally, here's a picture from the side of the phone sitting on its back. From what I can tell, the back of the phone just BARELY sits above the table. I believe (although I can't tell for certain) that the case is the only thing making contact with the table. This seems like it should protect the back of the phone from scratches if it's sitting with the back down, but I can't be completely certain. I'd still do my best to avoid sliding the phone on its back just to be safe.
Conclusion: The case fits very well with properly aligned cutouts, looks quite nice, and seems to provide all of the protection that I wanted. It extends past the screen to protect it if the phone is face down, covers all sides and corners to help protect against drops, and seems to elevate the back JUST above whatever surface it's sitting on (I am not positive on this last statement though). It looks good, feels good, and allows you to enjoy the feel of the back of the phone and that Moto X dimple. If you have a MotoMaker version, this is probably the best way to show it off and keep it protected in my opinion.
As I said, I haven't actually USED the phone with the case on since I haven't had the time to activate it yet. I will be doing so tomorrow or Sunday (tomorrow's a busy day), and I will come back with any important updates.
If anybody wants to know anything more about the case or see different pictures, please ask and I'll see what I can do to provide what you're looking for. It just might take me a day or two, so check back.

Great review and thanks
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Vanilla Tarantino said:
If anybody wants to know anything more about the case or see different pictures, please ask and I'll see what I can do to provide what you're looking for. It just might take me a day or two, so check back.
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wow thank you so much for this! I've been trying to find a good bumper case since I have a motomaker-made X, and this post has a ton of great info! A few requests:
Do you plan on removing the covers for the buttons? I would really like my purple ones to shine through, but I'm not sure how it'd work with a case like this...
once you've used the phone a bunch, do you think you could comment on how it feels with vs without the case? I really like the way this phone feels naked, but it's also very smooth and prone to slipping... does the case help with that?
thanks so much and welcome to the X-Zone! Enjoy your new phone!

Thanks OP for this much needed information!
The last picture seems to suggest that the curved back makes the bumper less protective...from what I can see, the phone sits on the table, not the bumper. Nevertheless, the bumper does provide some needed protection.
I also ordered one after days of hesitation. Mainly I ordered a gold skin from DBrand and really wanted to show-off will remember to post the pictures once I have both of them on the phone.

Here is the blue one on white moto x.
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I have this case and while I really like it, I have gone back to another because the buttons stick out so much that I keep bumping them. I have to really pay attention when i put it in my pocket that i don't turn it on. This may be silly, but it is a change from the other cases I've had.
I wonder how well it would fit if I cut out the buttons.......hmmmm
I really do like the fact that you can see the back and feel it. Especially the moto bump

nonotechnology said:
wow thank you so much for this! I've been trying to find a good bumper case since I have a motomaker-made X, and this post has a ton of great info! A few requests:
Do you plan on removing the covers for the buttons? I would really like my purple ones to shine through, but I'm not sure how it'd work with a case like this...
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Having used the phone for a day and a half now with the case, I don't see myself removing the buttons. They have a great feel in my opinion, and I actually really like that they're slightly raised. I haven't had the issue that chrisomnia1 mentioned of accidentally turning the screen on when putting it in my pocket. If they were removed, I don't know how well this case would work given how flat the buttons are. That said, I had a TPU case for my Galaxy Nexus for which I cut out the volume buttons. They were recessed relative to the rest of the case, but I had no problems using them. It's basically a question of whether you want to spend $7 to find out.
once you've used the phone a bunch, do you think you could comment on how it feels with vs without the case? I really like the way this phone feels naked, but it's also very smooth and prone to slipping... does the case help with that?
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I won't be using it much without the case, so I can't really comment on this in the long term. Although I'm cautious, I've dropped phones a few times and don't want to risk it naked. As for a quick opinion, as with all phones, it feels better without the case. I like that I can still feel the back of the phone though, as it feels much nicer than TPU cases. However, it is NOT a grippy case. I wouldn't say it's slippery, but I don't think it provides any increase in grip. If you're looking to increase the grippiness of the phone, this is not the case to do that.
thanks so much and welcome to the X-Zone! Enjoy your new phone!
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You're welcome, and I definitely am enjoying it!

The bumper cases scare me to some degree.
1. With a white Moto X - the back gets dirty quickly. Looks like a put pine tar on my phone.
2. In the first few days I went naked, I picked up several chips/scrapes in the soft plastic on the back - this after having babied it waiting for my TPU case to arrive.
Gnex or S3 without a case (covering the back) - sure thing, replacement backs are a dime a dozen. Moto X without a case - not gonna do it, wouldn't be prudent.

just got my black/red one and i love it! really great because it shows off the black in the front and the white in the back (developers edition)

real zaebis !

I like the MotoX naked, but my hands are kinda big, and coming from a GNexus--this phone is pretty small. I was looking for a way to slightly increase the size, mainly the width. Does this bumper fulfill that need?

Yes. I like it. In not a fan of cases, but this gives a decent amount of protection without compromising the design.

There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well

scottshu13 said:
There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well
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I ordered one. $30 shipped. A bit pricey, but I have been needing a case, and hoping this is the case I've been waiting for.

natezire71 said:
I like the MotoX naked, but my hands are kinda big, and coming from a GNexus--this phone is pretty small. I was looking for a way to slightly increase the size, mainly the width. Does this bumper fulfill that need?
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It increases the width of the moto x by about like 0.25 in

scottshu13 said:
There's a new case listed on the motomaker website, AirJacket Grip case (made by PowerSupport). Comes in a variety of moto maker colors. Anyone tried that yet? All accessories on sale @30% off through Motorola site as well
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Yes, I saw that and was interested in it at first glance, but, in the spirit of the topic at hand (bumper cases), it sadly isn't what I would consider to be a true bumper due to the clear back. But it's great it exists and that we have the equivalent of a Ringke Hybrid Fusion case for the X!
It's sad but it looks like the Moto G is going to be getting real bumper treatment (Motorola Grip Shells). I really hope they make some for the X too:
http://www.motorola.com/us/consumer...ls-for-Moto-G/Motorola-Shells-for-Moto-G.html

Pulled the trigger on this case... I like the Moto X naked but just want the screen raise so I can set it screen down with out scratching... ya I already have one in the dead center of the screen that I hope I can buff out. I HATE screen protectors.

webby_s said:
Pulled the trigger on this case... I like the Moto X naked but just want the screen raise so I can set it screen down with out scratching... ya I already have one in the dead center of the screen that I hope I can buff out. I HATE screen protectors.
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I think you should try some glass ones, they provide protection and you can barely tell that they're actually there.
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Just ordered a soft bumper tpu from eBay for $5. Comes with a screen protector. I'll post when I get it in 3-4 weeks lol
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I ordered the bumper from the op and I love it. I did cut off the tab on the back. Not sure what purpose it served but its gone now and looks better