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Arm Band

Has anyone came across any armbands for GN?
Will SGS2 ones fit our phones?

I tried a Belkin SII armband, didn't fit at all. Too short and struggled to take it out... Will keep looking.

I found this site - http://www.iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-Google-Galaxy-Nexus-CAB-nexus.htm
But sort of looks a little dodge
& there is also this one - http://docteur-gsm.com/en/samsung-galaxy-nexus/9461-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-armband.html

I'm also interested in this. Saw a few on ebay.com and Amazon, but I am always a bit wary to buy from these sellers, especially when they claim a GN fit but have an iPhone or the like in the stock image.

I am interested in this as well.
thanks

also interested
Found this....
http://www.iarmbands.com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-Google-Galaxy-Nexus-CAB-nexus.htm
at least it has an android phone shown in the image rather than iphone....

yeah i found the same link (see above)
Who will be first to order from that site?? I might wait for them to pop up on ebay first

Someone said tunebelts fit. Dude said it fit the same as his Droid X did.
If that helps at all.

Dlnp22 said:
Someone said tunebelts fit. Dude said it fit the same as his Droid X did.
If that helps at all.
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https://www.tunebelt.com/domino/tunebelt/shop.nsf/parts/3FBB580A8B45C3DA852577AD00660D14
That one?

I am looking too...
A problem I see with most Armbands is the position of the headphonejack which is on the bottom on the Galaxy Nexus.
Fitting wise when I checked dimensions of different phones the Desire HD armbands should fit.
Desire HD = 68mm height
Galaxy Nexus = 67.94
So I'm gonna try the Desire HD one from igadgitz.com
It also has the jack on the bottom...
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stupid me...that was the width <_< ...duuhh!
Desire HD won't fit

jabberwocky127 said:
https://www.tunebelt.com/domino/tunebelt/shop.nsf/parts/3FBB580A8B45C3DA852577AD00660D14
That one?
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Yep, that's the one he claimed fit his Gnex just like his previous Droid X. He said he thought it fit because the Gnex is thinner than the Droid X.
Can't find original post, sorry.

cbutters said:
Found this....
www iarmbands com/Arm-Band-Armband-for-Google-Galaxy-Nexus-CAB-nexus.htm
at least it has an android phone shown in the image rather than iphone....
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I just put an order in for this armband. It's on sale for $14 with free shipping. I will report my findings once it arrives.

yes plz do!!

I have been speaking with someone at Tune Belt about their products for the GN and I got this response today:
Hi Adam,
I just got back from the Verizon store and this phone fit into AB84 pretty nicely. The AB84 has to stretch a bit to fit the length of the Nexus. There's a bit of extra depth even with AB84 but it is not too bad. AB85 is way too big.
Best regards,
Richard
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So I think I will be buying one here shortly and I will let you know my experience. For reference, here is the product link: http://www.tunebelt.com/ab84

nice, thanks for the info!

Might have to try the TuneBelt product...

I got the same reply from Tunebelt, AB84. Said it's at the limits in length, but the headphone jack lines up nicely.

I have a suggested mod for any of the tunebelt products. The attached pics are from their waistband, but will easily work with the others as well. I don't trust velcro, and because the GN is slightly larger than other phones...even more so. I've used this belt for my OG Droid as well as my HTC Thunderbolt, but ain't takin' chances on this gorgeous new phone.
For $2 at Walmart, you can grab a kit of (I think 8) snap buttons. Very easy to install. You can do it right through the velcro, or use a sharp blade and shave the velcro patches right off/out (less to push through). Line up your rivets,etc on each side of the material and just tap with a hammer on a hard surface. Easy peasy.
LOVE it and don't have to worry about velcro coming undone and my phone flying down the street

cbutters said:
also interested
Found this....
[snip] iarmband photo [snip...because of posting restrictions]
at least it has an android phone shown in the image rather than iphone....
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I have the tunebelt from my Droid X and it fits, but the problem with almost all of these armbands is that the plastic cover never sits flush on the screen. Thus, the issue is that changing tracks or checking the phone is just all the more difficult while running, etc. Belkin made a great armband for the iPhone 3 (sister's) that sits very flush to the screen. I wish they had a SGN version.
Anyway, keeps us posted on iarmbands product. Would love to hear specifically how the clear plastic skin sits against the SGN screen. Thx.

Recently went to best buy and was looking for arm band case and found this:
[I am not allowed to post the link until I have 8 posts according to forum rules, but if you go to bestbuy.c*m and search for "Rocketfish arm band android" It will locate the product for you]
Although a 'generic' case, it actually fits the Galaxy Nexus (Verizon) pretty well (nice and snug) and the headphone jack lines up with the cutout. I also found it relatively easy to navigate the screen while in the case.
Just though this might help anyone looking for arm band case.

Stilgut ultra slim case

Hey guys
Has anybody got the case below?
Any thoughts on it?
Is it worth the 45 quid?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005DXHUTI
Thanks
Adam .
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I bought a case just like this one and I'm really happy with it . Only difference? I got mine for less then one third of the price (it is a no-brand... but it looks the same as the pictures in your link and it's really great).
For more info, look at the thread talking about the one I got (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338546). Also, if you wish to check pictures/price here's an ebay link where I bought it from (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270831391457&ssPageNam e=ADME:L:OC:AU:1123).
[Edit] Just spotted a difference on the pictures (at least I believe it is). The case you posted has leather on the "inside" of the case too, whereas my case has... dunno, something else . I'm guessing the all leathery look would be nicer, but that's the difference between a no-brand and a branded name I guess.
The best part about this case is that you can actually keep your Tab in it all the time, even when you want to use the camera or charge the device. This is very important to me as I carry it around all the time and my little brother and sister use my Tab from time to time, and of course they aren't as careful with it as I am. Having it in a case all the time definitely helps me relax when I see them handling my precious device

adamski123 said:
Hey guys
Has anybody got the case below?
Any thoughts on it?
Is it worth the 45 quid?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B005DXHUTI
Thanks
Adam .
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Check the forums, this same case is sold under many different names, so several people have started threads. II got it for $15 american (and they refunded that after I left a good review). Best case for the tab, but 45 quid (@$70) is insanely overpriced.

I have it. But as sad before you can have it for less money.

I've had mine about a month now,
Ok it's not the cheapest but considering what it's protecting is ten times the value of the case it's worth it. It's not the first case I've used but it's the best so far, well made, solid and sturdy.
The different angle positions are very useful.
As mentioned before it's not the cheapest but neither is my tab, so to me it's worth the extra few quid.
Hope this helps.

get the clip case from pyro skins, it's just the same one but much cheaper...

I got the one from Amazon branded Moko, but looks the same. Paid $18 US for it, and I absolutely love it.

Thought I had found the perfect case, but...

I found this case on Amazon. It was described as the Onite Black Ash TPU Case and is intended for GS3s with the extended battery. I really liked it because it had a wide lip around the screen, looked fairly thick, and had a wedge-shaped section on the inside that filled in the recessed area around the camera on my back cover (I'm running the EZOPower extended battery). I thought that filling the recessed area with extra rubber would look good and give a little more shock protection. I also looked at the Onite extended battery and the back cover was identical to mine. I ordered it, thinking I had found the perfect case..

...and this is what I was sent!
Unfortunately, the case sent had little resemblance to the one I ordered. The pics below are of the one they sent. Hmm...different color, thinner construction, definitely seem flimsier, and transparent. I thought I was ordering what looked like a well-built and sturdy case, but received a flimsy, generic case that I could probably find on eBay for $1.99.
I thought they might have sent the wrong one by mistake, but the package was clearly labeled with the proper description. Bummer! I think I'm the victim of a bait and switch. Now I'm running a generic Hyperion clone. Does anyone know of another source for a case like the one I originally ordered? I've tried googling it, but no luck.:crying:

Have you emailed the seller? Looks nothing like the first one
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I just found this Case just 5 minutes ago may be it can change your mind and buy this kind of case also. Elements Case Eclipse

No, I didn't bother to e-mail the seller. If it was labeled differently, then I'd think it was a mistake. But the label on the packaging clearly stated that this was supposed to be the one I ordered. I did a little digging, thinking that a mistake could have been made at the manufacturer and then saw that the company that sold it to me owned the Onite trademark. I'm going to get my money back.
I like the looks of the Element case, but I need something that will accommodate an extended battery. So far the Hyperion is the best one I've found. I'm going to keep looking. Eventually I'll find one I really like.

Leave a review to save someone else time and money!
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I contacted the seller and they said Amazon must have sent me the wrong case. Here's my e-mail and their reply:
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Hi, I ordered the Onite Black Ash TPU Case for a Samsung GS3. I based my choice on the pictures and description shown - solid color, wedge-shaped area on inside to fill in recessed camera area of Onite extended battery cover, wide lip at front, etc (See pics Ordered1, 2, and 3). The case I got was completely different from the one I ordered. The case I received is mostly transparent, much flimsier, and lacks the filled-in section (see pics Received1 and 2). Was I sent the wrong case, or are your description and photos completely different from the actual product?
I am returning the case for a refund, but if you tell me that I received the wrong item by mistake, I will place another order.
Thanks,
Joe Gonzalez
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Dear Joseph,
Thank you for contacting us with the problem and sorry to hear that you got the wrong products.
Since the order is fullfilledd by amazon, we would like to figure out the problem. We are afraid that amazon send the wrong products. First, we stopped selling the listing. Second, we will contact amazon and check the inventory for us.
Once we figure out the problem, we will get back to you. Since you have asked a refund, we are really helpless on this. Sorry again for the inconvenience we caused to you,
Yours
Samera
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So it looks like a mistake was made, but they are trying to set things right.
I admit that I did leave a pissed off, but politely worded, review on Amazon at first, but I figured it would be better deleting it and giving them a chance at fixing it. Hopefully they will resolve the issue and let me know. I didn't want to do an exchange at first because 1) I was disappointed and 2) I didn't want to get the same thing again. I figure that this way if they resolve the issue, I can reorder and if they don't, I won't go through the hassle of returning a product twice.
Thanks to 1slow4G for prodding me in the right direction! I'm usually pretty understanding about issues like this, but I was pumped up at finding this case and really bummed when I got the wrong one and thought that they thought they sent me the wrong one but mislabeled it so I would think it was the right one. Now maybe they will find out that Amazon sent me the wrong one thinking it was the right one instead of them sending me the wrong one and trying to convince me that it was the right one. Then the one that I thought was the wrong one but labeled the right one will turn out to really be the wrong one and I can return it and get the right one! :fingers-crossed:

jggonzalez said:
I contacted the seller and they said Amazon must have sent me the wrong case. Here's my e-mail and their reply:
--- Original message ---
Hi, I ordered the Onite Black Ash TPU Case for a Samsung GS3. I based my choice on the pictures and description shown - solid color, wedge-shaped area on inside to fill in recessed camera area of Onite extended battery cover, wide lip at front, etc (See pics Ordered1, 2, and 3). The case I got was completely different from the one I ordered. The case I received is mostly transparent, much flimsier, and lacks the filled-in section (see pics Received1 and 2). Was I sent the wrong case, or are your description and photos completely different from the actual product?
I am returning the case for a refund, but if you tell me that I received the wrong item by mistake, I will place another order.
Thanks,
Joe Gonzalez
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Dear Joseph,
Thank you for contacting us with the problem and sorry to hear that you got the wrong products.
Since the order is fullfilledd by amazon, we would like to figure out the problem. We are afraid that amazon send the wrong products. First, we stopped selling the listing. Second, we will contact amazon and check the inventory for us.
Once we figure out the problem, we will get back to you. Since you have asked a refund, we are really helpless on this. Sorry again for the inconvenience we caused to you,
Yours
Samera
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So it looks like a mistake was made, but they are trying to set things right.
I admit that I did leave a pissed off, but politely worded, review on Amazon at first, but I figured it would be better deleting it and giving them a chance at fixing it. Hopefully they will resolve the issue and let me know. I didn't want to do an exchange at first because 1) I was disappointed and 2) I didn't want to get the same thing again. I figure that this way if they resolve the issue, I can reorder and if they don't, I won't go through the hassle of returning a product twice.
Thanks to 1slow4G for prodding me in the right direction! I'm usually pretty understanding about issues like this, but I was pumped up at finding this case and really bummed when I got the wrong one and thought that they thought they sent me the wrong one but mislabeled it so I would think it was the right one. Now maybe they will find out that Amazon sent me the wrong one thinking it was the right one instead of them sending me the wrong one and trying to convince me that it was the right one. Then the one that I thought was the wrong one but labeled the right one will turn out to really be the wrong one and I can return it and get the right one! :fingers-crossed:
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No problem man, i know exactly how you feel. I hope you get the replacement or your money back. Im sure they will get everything straighten out. Thats the first thing i do when i recieve an incorrect item. They usually resend a replacement or refund it and they still le me keep the item lol. Of course depends if its expensive then yeah u have to return it.
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[ALLUMINUM CASE] Iphone-like case for Galaxy S3 !

Hi guys, no a long time ago we saw a chinesse website selling Iphone-like aluminum case for GS3. But this website was WAY too creepy and unsecure. I've found the same product over here : www .casefanatic.com/samsung-2/galaxy-s3/metal/hunterf-galaxy-s3-thin-alu-bumper-case/ no spacing
on a secure website and with a lot of choise for color !
I've ordered one today ! :laugh:

looks like an ad...

look cool

If you want your phone to look like an iPhone then but am iPhone and not some cheap look alike.
Even come topped off with a brushed bezel haha

Well, not a bad idea, I wonder about the reception quality though since a metal case also shields the built in antenna..

I have one, and I have to say that I have got it not because I want my phone to look like an iPhone, but I like the metal touch and sturdiness my SG3 has now.
I have notice some minor wifi signal but has far as gsm, there was no loss (that was one of mine concerns).
I can say that I am happy with the results.

Ordered mine today.

hmm thinking of getting this case but some comments on the video said it blocks service. can anyone confirm?

You can buy it from ebay for 18 dollars seach ultra thin case samsung galaxy s3
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looks good but...
wifi and cellular reception will drop dramatically. I used this. no doubt it gave the phone an awesome looks and feel but i couldn't live with very low reception.

Just received it, it's really nice. Haven't noticed any difference in signals. Still need to check NFC.
Ordered the black/silver. Don't like the combo, so I'll be ordering the all silver.
I'm going to start telling people it's the iPhone 5S/6... Lol.

VikingoRMCF said:
Just received it, it's really nice. Haven't noticed any difference in signals. Still need to check NFC.
Ordered the black/silver. Don't like the combo, so I'll be ordering the all silver.
I'm going to start telling people it's the iPhone 5S/6... Lol.
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Dont put your S3 to shame by calling it an iphone lol. Btw, do you have any pics of the silver/black combo? I kinda like that one, but i would like to see how it actually looks like

DoUknoGREG said:
Dont put your S3 to shame by calling it an iphone lol. Btw, do you have any pics of the silver/black combo? I kinda like that one, but i would like to see how it actually looks like
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I intend telling the I iSheep that, cluster f*uck their minds.
Sure, I'll have to post them later

VikingoRMCF said:
I intend telling the I iSheep that, cluster f*uck their minds.
Sure, I'll have to post them later
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Haha i see xD. And ok, thanks

Ooh man this loooks awesome
i really want one but i cant get it in my country

X_Heroine_X said:
Ooh man this loooks awesome
i really want one but i cant get it in my country
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Where are you located?

I don't have this case but I tried using a different case with a metal backing and NFC (including S-Beam) is blocked. It was only the backing and not all around so I can't say for sure if the signal strength will be affected by this case. Looks very cool though.

in uk as well quick look
formo china
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-thi...567?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257e92bff7
from uk
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Deluxe-Ul...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item4ac4d91e15

Here are some images of the eBay case I found.
orangecounty.craigslist.org/mob/3831255059. html
(Not enough posts to link properly sorry)

I just bought on of these in gold. Hope it'll fit over my glass screen protector but we'll see.

REVIEW: LG G Pad 8.3 Generic TPU "X-Style" Case

Hi everyone, I've FINALLY received this case from AliExpress:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs...Soft-back-case-for-LG-G-Pad-8/1532446130.html
As promised, here's a YouTube Video Review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0AN_YhXpw
TL;DR verdict: It's cheap, it's black, and overall it works well. Fit is solid, all ports work out (except the SD card slot, which is covered - but that's hardly a dealbreaker), and it doesn't add any significant weight. Does not interfere with the speakers.
Would buy, but not from AliExpress. No fault to the vendor (who was pleasantly responsive to my inquiries), but on eBay you can now pick it up for $6 CDN shipped.
Thanks for reading and watching!
Mark

Impromark said:
Hi everyone, I've FINALLY received this case from AliExpress:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/1pcs...Soft-back-case-for-LG-G-Pad-8/1532446130.html
As promised, here's a YouTube Video Review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0AN_YhXpw
TL;DR verdict: It's cheap, it's black, and overall it works well. Fit is solid, all ports work out (except the SD card slot, which is covered - but that's hardly a dealbreaker), and it doesn't add any significant weight. Does not interfere with the speakers.
Would buy, but not from AliExpress. No fault to the vendor (who was pleasantly responsive to my inquiries), but on eBay you can now pick it up for $6 CDN shipped.
Thanks for reading and watching!
Mark
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Fellow Canuck here who bought the tablet in the USA at bestbuy. Where did you get yours?
Have you tried to use the remote? Seems only US cable providers are listed. Same for you?

Canadoc said:
Fellow Canuck here who bought the tablet in the USA at bestbuy. Where did you get yours?
Have you tried to use the remote? Seems only US cable providers are listed. Same for you?
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Mine was also sourced from the States as Newegg in Canada didn't have it at the time, Best Buy here STILL doesn't, and $259 USD on sale was worth the trouble of getting it brought up here by a family member.
The Quick Remote app DOES work on my Telus cable setup. I used the AT&T option and it works just fine. I don't know if Rogers, etc. would work, but one of the options just might be an equivalent. Good luck!
Mark

Impromark said:
Mine was also sourced from the States as Newegg in Canada didn't have it at the time, Best Buy here STILL doesn't, and $259 USD on sale was worth the trouble of getting it brought up here by a family member.
The Quick Remote app DOES work on my Telus cable setup. I used the AT&T option and it works just fine. I don't know if Rogers, etc. would work, but one of the options just might be an equivalent. Good luck!
Mark
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Am on videotron they use a cisco or samsung cable box.

Canadoc said:
Am on videotron they use a cisco or samsung cable box.
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Ah, so you're out East.. I don't think Vidéotron equipment is any different than those used in the States, nor would it be unique to Quebec or wherever you are. I suggest just going through the available selections and see if one works for you. That's what I did.
Mark

Will do. You ate on cable or satellite? What is the make If the cable box
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Canadoc said:
Will do. You ate on cable or satellite? What is the make If the cable box
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Telus digital cable. I'll check the make of the box, but honestly the best thing is to cycle through the available options in the Q Remote. I found AT&T compatibility within two minutes, though to be fair I went alphabetically.
Mark

Did that and found 2cable companies that worked. Weird that thistablet still has not been released in canada where lg traditionally sells well.I imagine there will need to be a Canadian version of the lg software to include Canadian cable companies. Right now there are 3versions of the firmware. A,C,E. Am guessing it's American Europe and China.
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By the way how it's your battery life.that and the little blue line are my only issues and they are not enough for me to consider returning this tablet. Had a nexus 7 2013 model beforewhich had brighter screen but I lost it forgetting it on the airplane. Having a note 3I felt the nexus 7was too similar in size. This is the perfect size for a tablet. Wish there were more accessories. Bought the ivso case and will use that when I need to but prefer it caselessSri if they ever had a case cover like the iPad mini would love that
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Canadoc said:
By the way how it's your battery life.that and the little blue line are my only issues and they are not enough for me to consider returning this tablet. Had a nexus 7 2013 model beforewhich had brighter screen but I lost it forgetting it on the airplane. Having a note 3I felt the nexus 7was too similar in size. This is the perfect size for a tablet. Wish there were more accessories. Bought the ivso case and will use that when I need to but prefer it caselessSri if they ever had a case cover like the iPad mini would love that
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Drifting from topic, but my battery life is about the same as most reviews. I haven't put it through any rigorous testing, but when watching movies or YouTube on the unit it holds up any two hours in a row that I'd need it, I have it plugged in while at my desk at work, and standby time is awesome. I noticed the blue line, but I had to look really, REALLY hard for it so in practice it's not an issue for me. No appreciable light bleed either. I use it indoors so brightness isn't a huge issue, but for the list price it should have been brighter.
This is a keeper for me - I'm keeping this case as well and may get the IVSO in Red when it becomes available on Amazon.ca in a couple months. I miss a cover for the actual screen on this thing, but as long as I'm not outside or traveling (I *do* travel for work, so we'll see in the long run) this will do just fine.
Mark

Hey guys,
Nice review Mark! I was looking to get a silicon case quickly and this was the cheapest to do that so I got one from eBay, shipping from Germany to the UK and it's already been dispatched so should be here next week sort of time. I got it in red and will have some photos up when it arrives.
The VOIA case looks nice but, I will see how this one turns out before I get that guy, I have done the whole folding cover thing with the N7 and they never got used so I will stick with silicon this time around
Tom.

No worries Toyface! I've had the TPU case for a week now and have already taken it on a business trip with me. I find it unobtrusive and very comfortable to hold in one hand, with the grippy texture on the back. The volume and power buttons are not tougher to use at all. I've even gotten used to the fingerprints on the shiny parts. The ONLY downside is that on some of the USB plugs I've used since the video, some of them do deform the rubber on the lip a little. I doubt this will be a long term issue though, it springs right back when I unplug it.
On real-life bumps: when the tablet slid off of a chair during an airplane landing (my bad, it was sitting on my coat and fell off as the plane was braking), it landed face down and had no damage. Incidentally, my headphone jack was plugged in and while the jack was bent, the tablet was undamaged and kept working with the earphones. Point LG!
Finally, when I carry this thing around outside, I use a slipcase for an old Acer netbook. Not the most ideal shape, and I may get a more form-fitting one eventually, but it works. It's to the point where I may not get the IVSO / generic flip case after all, as this is working just fine for me.
Please post some pics of your red version when you get it!
Mark

So, my case arrived a couple of days ago. Post from Germany to England was very good and the eBay seller (phonenatic) was pretty great really.
So far,I think the case is pretty good, but I hate the color. It's supposed to be red, but in reality it's more pinkish than anything else. Cutouts are all good (as you see in the photos) and it has thick lip around the screen so landing flat shouldn't be too bad there. This one came with two screen protectors, I fitted one then removed it a day later, I just hate screen protectors. it was very easy to get on there though.
Tom.

Thanks for posting those pics! You're right, with the white version of the G Pad in there the red is muted somewhat to look more pinkish... I'm wondering if it'd look darked with a black version in there.
Mark